KUCHING, SARAWAK – OCTOBER 31, 2023
Sarawak's commitment to advancing the engineered wood industry took a significant step forward with the successful continuation of the Workshop 2.0 held on October 31, 2023, at The Waterfront Hotel in Kuching. This event builds upon the momentum generated from the earlier gathering on March 16, 2023, reaffirming the dedication to knowledge exchange and collaboration in this field.
The workshop began with a welcoming remarks by the Deputy General Manager of STIDC, CIk Hajah Haluyah Binti Awi. The presentation was then continued with presentation session by Professor Dr Zakiah Ahmad, UITM Consultant.
The workshop served as a crucial platform for stakeholders to share insights and express interest in investing in the engineered wood business. It also provided a forum to disseminate the latest information on potential markets and global industry standards and requirements. The transformation of the timber industry towards a high-value-added sector was underscored as essential for the region's economic progress.
The workshop concluded with a presentation of the findings and conclusions presented by Encik Awang Mentali Bin Awang Mohamed Sulaiman, Assitant General Manager of STIDC’s Trade Promotion and Facilitation Division.
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