Sarawak state uses open tenders to keep logging under close watch

Sarawak will issue only short-term timber licences through open tenders. — filepic

KUCHING: The Sarawak government, with immediate effect, will only issue short-term timber licence by way of tender process.

This is to ensure that issuance of short-term timber licences are made in a transparent manner, announced Chief Minister Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg here Thursday.