Published on 15 January 2025

MEDIA STATEMENT: Hefty FWTA Charges: STA Calls for Action to Alleviate the Burden on Industry

The Sarawak Timber Association (STA) is taken aback by the abrupt implementation of the Foreign Workers Transformation Approach (FWTA) system by the Sarawak Government. This sudden imposition of RM1,854.00 per worker charges, without adequate prior consultation or preparation, places an unwarranted financial strain on industries. Such measures threaten the competitiveness and sustainability of Sarawak’s industries in both regional and international markets. STA firmly urges the Sarawak Government to defer the implementation of these charges and engage in meaningful dialogue with stakeholders to ensure a balanced, fair, and conducive regulatory framework for the industry’s long-term development.

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