Bright future for S’wak’s furniture industry
KUCHING: The furniture industry in Sarawak will continue to advance and will not be a ‘sunset’ industry as the state aims to be the forerunner in the furniture industry. Representing Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, Datuk Mad Zaidi Mohd Karli, secretary general of Ministry of Plantations and Commodities, said that Sarawak had huge […]
STIDC seeks to exploit engineered wood potential
KUCHING: An International Conference on Engineered Wood Sarawak 2023 will be held on May 16-17 at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK). Organised by the Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC)it seeks to highlight the benefits and potential value of engineered wood products that are yet to be fully tapped to boost the economy of Sarawak. […]
STIDC sets sight on staggering RM8 billion on export revenue by 2030
KUCHING : Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC) aims to achieve RM8 billion in export revenue by the year 2030. Its general manager Datuk Hashim Bojet said the long term goal is in line with the Post COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030. In stating this, he has pointed out several main focuses such as enhancing […]
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 […]
Deals inked between Sarawak Design Centre and varsities, associations
KUCHING: Four memorandums of understanding (MoUs) were inked between Sarawak Design Centre (SARADEC) and two universities as well as two associations. SARADEC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC), is aimed at producing furniture design talents and promoting Sarawak designs globally. The MoU signings were witnessed by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri […]
Awang Tengah: Vital for STIDC to continue developing timber industry
KUCHING: All long-term timber licensees in Sarawak will be fully certified by 2025 to ensure strict adherence to forest management requirements. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hassan said as the timber industry is an economic sector to the state, it is vital for Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC) to continue developing the […]
Sarawak chalks RM3.95 billion in timber products export
KUCHING: Sarawak managed to earn a total of RM3.95 billion in its timber products export in 2022. In disclosing this, Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hassan pointed out that the timber industry has emerged as one of the largest producers and exporters of tropical plywood in this region. “Despite the volume of the […]
Collab inked to set up bamboo plantation
KUCHING: Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC) and Pertama Ferroalloys Sdn Bhd have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a bamboo plantation and community programmes in the state. According to a statement issued today, with the MoU, the two parties intended to establish a technical team to look into establishing a bamboo plantation […]
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 […]
Rep: Amendment in line with STIDC’s new role and function
THE amendment to the Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC) (Amendment) Bill 2022 will give added value, especially to economic generation for the people and future of Sarawak. In stating this, Safiee Ahmad (GPS-Daro) said the amendment was also in line with STIDC’s new role and function in strengthening the enforcement field related to the […]
