In Petaling Jaya, Shah Alam and Klang, community-driven organisations are stepping up to bridge economic gaps, collaborating with local councils to provide skills training that fosters financial independence. This social enterprise has upskilled 260 single mothers from low-income households since it was established 13 years ago. “I find the programme helps participants become pastry chefs or even start a career in marketing, as business training is provided,” she said. He said MBDK provided free skills training and enhanced job opportunities for low-income earners. “Baking bread at home is a cost-effective way to take control of our family’s health, reducing preservatives and refined sugars found in convenience store-bought loaves,” she said.
