Who would’ve thought mushrooms could be this profitable?
A local woman from Sarawak has proven just that — turning humble fungi into a thriving business that now brings in RM37,500 a month.
Started with 60,000 blocks, now harvests from 100,000
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.
My deep interest in oyster mushroom cultivation, coupled with it being a high-protein food source, made me determined to try my hand in this field.”
Like raising a child
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.
A major setback in 2022
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.
All the mushroom blocks had to be discarded, and the affected area had to be sanitised before we could start again.”
Despite the setback, they persevered and rebuilt the business.
Supplying local & international markets
Today, Perfect 10 Fresh Mushrooms Sdn Bhd supplies their oyster mushrooms to Bintulu, Miri, and even to Brunei Darussalam — showing how far dedication and a love for fungi can go.
To find out more or get in touch, contact Perfect 10 Fresh Mushrooms Sdn Bhd at 013-8142569 or check out their Facebook page here.
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