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International Day of Forests raises awareness of the importance of forestry and trees

KUCHING: A collaboration between various organisations in Sarawak came together to commemorate the significance of forests on International Day of Forests, observed today (March 21). In a joint press statement, the Forest Department Sarawak (FDS), Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC), Harwood Timber Sdn Bhd (HTSB), and Sarawak Timber Association (STA) gathered to reaffirm a […]

Bill set to strengthen STIDC’s roles and functions

THE Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC) (Amendment) Bill 2022 will be able to strengthen the corporation’s roles and functions to achieve the goals set under the Post Covid-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030. Abdul Yakub Arbi (GPS-Balingian) said the Bill was timely and would be an effective enabler to achieve the target by introducing laws […]

Malaysian forestry policy unites all states in forestry conservation efforts

KUALA LUMPUR: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said the Malaysian Forestry Policy launched today will witness all states coming together on the country’s forest which is now 120 years old. The Prime Minister said all states have agreed to adopt the policy which outlined a clear direction for the forestry sector in facing new challenges at […]