Furniture parks in Kuching, Tanjung Manis to be set up, says Deputy Premier

Awang Tengah (in green baju Melayu) presenting a financial contribution from STIDC to one of the recipients. - ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE / The Star

KUCHING: Sarawak plans to set up furniture parks in Kuching and Tanjung Manis as part of efforts to strengthen downstream timber operations through high value-added products.

Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said the parks would be developed by the Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC), in collaboration with industry players to attract investors in the furniture industry, particularly for export.