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Sarawak looking to develop furniture parks

KUCHING: The Sarawak government will work with industry players to develop a furniture park in Kuching and Tanjung Manis. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said furniture parks were expected to generate approximately RM500mil in investment and an estimated export value of RM4bil by 2030. “The infrastructure and facilities will become a […]

Assistant minister hammers home importance of integrity

KUCHING: The Sarawak government is committed to instilling the community with the qualities of integrity, especially among civil servants. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman) Datuk Dr Juanda Jaya  said continuous efforts would be undertaken and enhanced to ensure this. “From 2018 to 2020, 84,757 people participated in various programmes organised […]

STIDC tasked to develop bamboo industry

KUCHING: Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC) has been tasked with developing a sustainable bamboo industry to boost the local economy. Assistant Minister of Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Datuk Len Talif Salleh said this in an exclusive interview with Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) on Wednesday (Oct 13). “Bamboo is one of the […]

STIDC’s programme for furniture designers launched

KUCHING: The Sarawak Timber Industry and Development Corporation (STIDC), through its fully owned subsidiary Saradec Management Sdn Bhd, has implemented the Gayung Bersambut programme. It is an incubator programme connecting SayD’SignersSarawak, who have completed their two-year furniture training developed and implemented by STIDC for fresh graduates since 2018. “I am glad to have a Saradec […]

Donations received to help combat pandemic

KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg received two donations for the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) state disaster fund at his office at Wisma Bapa Malaysia, Petra Jaya on Friday (August 27). In a brief ceremony, Abang Johari received a donation from Bintulu Port Authority (LPB) amounting to RM1 million, which was […]

Masing probes logjam in upper Batang Baleh

KUCHING: Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing personally flew to the headwaters of Sungai Mengiong on Aug 27 to investigate the source of the wood debris that caused the recent logjam in Batang Baleh. “The loggers who salvaged the logs on behalf of the concessionaires, Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation […]

One-stop centre in Tanjung Manis offers convenience, efficiency

KUCHING: The Tanjung Manis integrated administration building, set to be completed by December this year, will be a one-stop centre that offers various services to residents in and around Tanjung Manis. Assistant Urban Development and Resources Minister Datuk Len Talif Salleh said the 16-storey, RM78.2million facility, which began construction in March 2018, would be a […]

Designers complete training programme

KUCHING: Participants of Sarawak Young Designers (SayD’SignersSarawak) Batch 2 recently received their certificate of completion of training from Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC). The training programme was implemented by STIDC in collaboration with Fakultas Senir Rupa dan Desain (FSRD), Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) through online workshops at Spedagi, Sinau Desa, Temeanggung, Central Java in […]

STIDC holds course to groom young furniture designers

KUCHING: In an effort to continuously groom and prepare Sarawak Young Designers (SayD’SignersSarawak) to become furniture designers, Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC) has held a public speaking workshop called ‘Speak Up with Confidence’. The Design Talk Series 2 was held online on Monday (Apr 12) aimed at enhancing communication and presentation skills. Attended by […]

Webinar to promote new furniture designers

KUCHING: A webinar on ‘Sarawak Furniture Designs and Investment Opportunities’ was held recently by Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC). It focused on three key areas, including strengthening awareness and continuing to promote Sarawak Young Designers (SayD’SignersSarawak). The webinar, which was held on Tuesday, was jointly organised by STIDC in collaboration with Sarawak Trade and […]