PRESS RELEASE

Published on 14 Jan 2015

STA GIVES STATE THUMBS-UP FOR SUCCESS IN COMBATING ILLEGAL LOGGING

Sarawak Timber Association (STA) applauds the state for its success in combating illegal logging with the confiscation of logs worth RM41.16 million at the close of 2014. STA congratulates the Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Adenan Satem for his efforts and commitment in walking his talk with intensified actions towards eradicating corrupt practices in the timber industry in recent months. “The enormous increase in value of the seized illegal logs is testimony to Adenan’s firm commitment to combat smuggling and illegal logging cases in the state since he took over as Sarawak’s Chief Minister last March,” STA said in a statement yesterday. Click here for more information.

Published on 19 Aug 2015

STA MEMBERS FACE POST-IMPLEMENTATION GST ISSUES

The study conducted by Sarawak Timber Association (STA) recently in July has revealed that its members faced some issues and problems in implementing and complying with the Goods and Services Tax (GST). Many members have also expressed their grievances on the delay in refunds by the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD). Click here for more information.

Published on 26 Oct 2015

WORKSHOP ON GFS' LEGAL VERIFICATION SERVICES (LVS) AND WOOD TRACKING PROGRAMME (WTP)

As world markets are demanding greater transparency and verification of the legal origin of timber, Sarawak Timber Association (STA), together with Global Forestry Services (GFS) organised a two-day Workshop on GFS’ Legal Verification Services (LVS) and Wood Tracking Programme (WTP) on 26 – 27 October 2015 at Wisma STA, Kuching. Click here for more information.

Published on 18 Dec 2015

STA'S ACTION AND PROPOSALS TO ADDRESS THE DESTRUCTION OF HEIGHT BARRIERS ALONG THE BAKUN AND MURUM PUBLIC ROADS

In the State Task Force on Illegal Logging Meeting No. 2/2015 held on 23 October 2015 chaired by YB Datuk Amar Haji Awang Tengah bin Ali Hasan, Second Minister of Resource Planning and Environment, STA was appointed to address the destruction of height barriers installed along the Bakun and Murum public roads by “phantom lorries”. With that appointment, STA initiated a ground study on the affected areas and discussed with the timber licensees and contractors using the Bakun and Murum public roads. All these timber licensees and contractors are very keen to clear the allegations that the timber companies are responsible for the destruction of the height barriers. Click here for more information.