S’wak targets value-added RM8 bln furniture exports by 2023
KUCHING: The Sarawak Design Week 2023 programme is a platform for the state’s aspiration to produce more value-added products for the export market. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said the initiative is poised to boost the state’s annual export earnings from the present RM4 billion to RM8 billion by 2030. “Malaysia contributes […]
SayD’SignersSarawak programme underlines govt’s commitment to producing furniture designers
KUCHING: The implementation of furniture design training at the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) for the participants of the Sarawak Young Designers Programme (SayD’SignersSarawak) proves the Sarawak government’s commitment in helping young people develop their talents, especially in the field of furniture design. According to Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas), the Consul-General of the Republic […]
Saradec bullish on unique furniture designs
KUCHING: Sarawak Design Centre (SARADEC) has been engaging the Sarawak Furniture Industries Association on synergies. Led by the chief executive officer, Dayang Nena, the design center met with 12 members from SFIA and vendors from the Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC) which is their parent company on Thursday (July 14). During the meeting, they […]
Bright future for Sarawak furniture industry
DEPUTY Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan received a courtesy call by a delegation from Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) at the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Complex on Monday (May 23). Led by the head of ITB, Dr Imam Santosa, the objective of the courtesy visit is to discuss with Awang Tengah on the […]
Virtual Asean International Furniture & Furnishings Show on March 8 to 19
KUCHING: Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC) will be participating virtually in the Asean International Furniture & Furnishings Show VX 2021 which will be held from March 9 to 18, showcasing the Sarawak Young Designers (SayD’SignersSarawak) and their creativities. All are welcome to visit STIDC’s booth to view the various new designs created by SayD’SignersSarawak. […]
Developing talents of furniture designers
KUCHING: A second batch of nine trainees of Sarawak Young Designers (SayD’SignersSarawak), have graduated from Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) under its Pool of Young Designers (Poyod) training programme. The programme is based on furniture design, following the syllabus and curriculum developed by ITB. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the training programme was adjusted accordingly and […]
