About Us

OBJECTIVES

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To promote, foster and enhance the relationship between all STA members.
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To promote and uphold as prudently as possible, the interests and well-being of all STA members.
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To promote, ascertain and protect the continuous well-being of the timber trade and industry in the state of Sarawak.
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To promote and encourage the practice of sustainable forest management and forest conservation.
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To promote and improve the welfare of those communities residing in the vicinity of the timber concessions, to provide scholarships and financial contributions for the advancement of education and training, and to encourage and promote scientific and industrial research useful to the timber and forestry industries.

Roles and functions

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Disseminates timely information through e-circulars to members and its monthly publication, the STA Review

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Represents members at meetings with the Government and relevant authorities

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Represents members’ interests at various national and international fora

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Promotes and encourages the practice of sustainable forest management and the trade of legal timber

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Promotes the use of tropical timber through appropriate dissemination of information

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Promotes and improves the welfare of the communities living in the vicinity of the members’ concession areas

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Monitors world markets for tropical timber and timber products

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Provides training, technical and research support to members

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Organises seminars, dialogues and meetings for the benefits of its members

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Coordinates trade delegations and various missions to Sarawak to facilitate businesses for members

STA OFFICE BEARERS

Chairman

- Dato Lau Lee Kong, Henry

Vice Chairmen

- Mr Tiong Chiong Ong, David

- Mr Ho Yam Kuan, James

Honorary Secretary

- Dato’ Sri Wong Haw Yeong, Patrick

Honorary Treasurer

- Mr Choo Kwong Hui, Philip

STA COUNCIL

The STA Council comprises:

twelve (12) Permanent Council members
thirty two (32) elected Council members who are elected from the nine (9) categories of timber business and/or operations every two (2) years.

The STA Council for the term of 2024 and 2025 are:

STA Permanent Council Members

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Rimbunan Hijau Group

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KTS Group

Dato Lau Lee Kong, Henry
Temenggong Dato Lau Lee Ming, Vincent

Tan Sri Datuk Sir Tiong Hiew King
Mr Tiong Chiong Ong, David

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Samling Group

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Shin Yang Group

Datuk Yaw Chee Chik
Mr Yap Fui Fook

Tan Sri Datuk Ling Chiong Ho
Mr Ling Chiong Sing

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Ta Ann Group

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WTK Group

Datuk Amar Abdul Hamed bin Haji Sepawi
Dato Wong Kuo Hea

Dato Sri Wong Kie Yik KBE
Dato’ Sri Wong Haw Yeong, Patrick

Elected Council Members (Year 2024 to 2025)

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Datin Sri Wong Haw Bing, Annie (Sawmilling Category Chairperson)
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Datuk Ling Lu Kiong (Panel Products Category Chairman)
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Mr Chang Lik Yang, Gerald
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Mr Cheng Hwa Tang, Desmond
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Mr Chieng Ai Ung, Vincent
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Mr Choo Kwong Hui, Philip
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Mr Hii Hium Ung, Stephen (Timber Products Marketing Category Chairman)
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Mr Ho Yam Kuan, James
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Mr Lau Ching Hoo, Joseph (Forest Plantation Category Chairman)
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Ms Lau Kor Ping, Diana (Swamp Logging Category Chairperson)
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Ms Lau Kor See, Adeline (Log Marketing Category Chairperson)
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Mr Lau Lee Kiong, Stephen
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Mr Lau Tee Mei
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Mr Law Buong Hoo, Philip (Moulding Category Chairman)
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Mr Law Hui Kong, Kenny
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Mr Lim Hong Hin
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Ms Ling Lay Kiong, Teresa
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Mr Ling Uong Chong
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Mr Soh Eng Chai, Wilson
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Mr Teng Kheng Huh, Patrick
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Mr Ting Dau Hu, William
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Mr Ting Jack Hui
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Mr Tiong Chiong Chung
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Mr Tiong Hoo Chiong
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Mr Toh Kok Kwang
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Mr Tsen Teck Fen (Hill Logging Category Chairman)
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Ms Wong Fei Fei, Happy
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Ms Wong Haw Ing, Audrey
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Mr Wong Hee Sing
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Mr Wong Ko Hock, Andy
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Mr Yek Siew Liong (Furniture & Other Woodworking Category Chairman)

ABOUT US

OBJECTIVES

Roles and functions

STA OFFICE BEARERS

STA COUNCIL

STA COUNCIL

Organisation Chart – STA

Organisation Chart – STA Secretariat