Encouraging Sisterhood in Entrepreneurship in Penang

By Joan Liao

August 2024 FEATURE
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Burgers and crispy fried chicken served at Dream Burger.
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THE PANDEMIC HIT businesses hard. Yet, for one woman, it was an opportune time for her to realise her dream. All this while many restaurants and eateries ceased operations due to the dine-in prohibition during the Movement Control Order (MCO).This woman is Shirley Saw, an entrepreneur who started Dream Burger, and who found a way to cater to consumers despite the rigid lockdown.Always considering food as a strong cultural and interpersonal bond, she had dreamt of creating a healthy dining...

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Joan Liao

is a Sabahan who moved up from KL to experience living as a Penangnite. She also participates in advocacy, giving voices to those forgotten by society.

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