Published on 28 Mar 2019

THE INDUSTRY IS FACING SEVERE HARDSHIP AND SHUT DOWN

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Sarawak Timber Association (STA) was held today at Wisma STA, Kuching. The Chairman of the Association, Pemanca Datuk Wong Kie Yik, presided over the meeting which was attended by Council Members and Members of STA, in the presence of STA Advisor, Tuan Hamden bin Haji Mohammad, Director of Forests. Click here for more information.

Published on 16 Oct 2019

STA AND STIDC TO COLLABORATE TO REVIVE THE TIMBER INDUSTRY

A meeting between Sarawak Timber Association (STA) plywood members and Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC) was chaired by Tuan Haji Hashim bin Haji Bojet, STIDC General Manager on 16 October 2019. The 15-member delegation from STA was led by Dato’ Sri Patrick Wong Haw Yeong, STA Permanent Council Member. The objective of the meeting was to discuss the critical issues faced the timber industry and how best the state government and STA members can work together to overcome the challenges faced. Click here for more information.

Published on 31 Dec 2019

EFFECTS OF RAISING MINIMUM WAGES SHOULD BE CAREFULLY CONSIDERED AMIDST ECONOMIC UNCERTAINTIES

STA is deeply concerned about the latest decision by the Government in raising minimum wages (MW) to RM1,200 in fifty-seven (57) major cities and towns effective from 1 January 2020. STA continues to support the Government’s efforts and policies in spurring sustainable and equitable economic growth. Click here for more information.