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STA Photography Contest Deadline Extended

In view of the movement restriction due to the current COVID-19 pandemic situation (i.e. Kuching was under Conditional Movement Control Order from 9 November-27 November 2020), the Association would like to announce that the submission deadline for STA Photography Contest is extended until Thursday, 31 December 2020.

All photos received will remain sealed and intact until the submission period has ended. Other Terms & Conditions of the Contest remain the same.

For further enquiries, please contact either Mr Law Hui Chau or Ms Eileen Ting of STA at 082-332 222 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. / This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

We look forward to your participation!

Deferment of Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2020

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In view of the increasing COVID-19 cases and classification of Kuching as red zone by the Ministry of Health on 27 October 2020, the STA Council in its Meeting No 2/2020 held on 28 October 2020 had resolved to further defer the AGM 2020 to Monday, 28 December 2020. (Note: The AGM 2020 was originally scheduled to take place on 30 October 2020.)

The Council’s decision is in line with the permission granted by the Registrar of Societies under Section 3A of Societies Act 1966 for all societies until 31 December 2020 to hold their AGM 2020.

For further information, please contact STA Secretariat at telephone number 082-332 222 or email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Any inconvenience caused is much regretted.

STA Photography Contest: Forests and Forest Landscapes of Sarawak

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STA is thrilled to announce our very first photography contest themed “Forests and Forest Landscapes of Sarawak”. And we are calling for entries, inviting all avid photographers and nature lovers to share glimpses of Sarawak’s awe-inspiring, natural beauty captured through your lens.

Submit your best shots to us now and you could stand a chance to win recognition and great prizes.

This contest is open to the public and free of charge.

Contest period will run from 1 October 2020 until 30 November 2020.

Prizes:

1st Prize                       : RM3,000 + Plaque

2nd Prize                      : RM1,500 + Plaque

3rd Prize                       : RM1,000 + Plaque

10 Consolation Prizes    : RM200 each

The Contest Form which also contains the Terms & Conditions is available for download here.

If you have any questions regarding the contest, please don’t hesitate to contact either Mr Law Hui Chau or Ms Eileen Ting of STA at 082-332 222 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. / This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

iTS Timber: A Different Way to Trade Your Timber Products

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STA’s new online timber products trading system “iTS Timber” is now live!

“iTS Timber” – a convenient and easy-to-use e-platform exclusively built for STA members to trade logs and timber products in hand.

With a registered iTS Timber account, STA members will be able to gain instant and easy access to trade information on logs and timber products posted by other registered members on the e-platform. STA members can also take advantage of the latest contact information of traders and engage in trade activities.

To discover more about the benefits of iTS Timber, STA members can register for free at https://sta.org.my/iTS-Timber/.

Need more information or assistance? We are here to help. Kindly contact Ms Kim Ten or Ms Miriam Hong of STA Secretariat at 082-332 222 or email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Revised Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for Wisma STA

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The health and safety of all tenants and visitors of Wisma STA remain a top priority for the Association. For that purpose, we have revised the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) in accordance to the latest advices and updates from the relevant authorities and health organisations. These included mandatory face mask rule which came into effect on 1 August 2020 as well as the compulsory usage of MySejahtera application to facilitate contact tracing processes.

Tenants and visitors of Wisma STA are reminded to follow the revised SOP and practise the highest personal hygiene standards at all times to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and keeping everyone safe.

Please click here for the revised SOP.

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