A local woman from Sarawak has proven just that — turning humble fungi into a thriving business that now brings in RM37,500 a month. Five years ago, Jong Siew Kuen, 41, and her husband kickstarted their oyster mushroom farming journey with RM1.5 million in capital and a whole lot of passion.
According to Harian Metro, they began with 60,000 mushroom blocks and now manage 100,000, with each block producing roughly 80 grams of mushrooms per harvest. Running the operation with her husband and five workers, Jong is very much hands-on in ensuring the farm runs smoothly.
According to Jong, cultivating mushrooms isn't as easy as it looks. She compares it to raising a small child — needing regular care and attention. The mushrooms are watered at least three times a day, and maintaining the environment requires consistency and patience.
While the business now looks like a dream, Jong revealed it hasn't always been smooth sailing. In 2022, their farm was hit by a bacterial infection that wiped out their entire stock — causing a loss of RM130,000.
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