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Bamboo Gallery to create awareness on industry policy with emphasis on R&D to development and progress by promoting
the vast potentials of these products” The produce high value added products” the awareness, showcasing products and
Chief Minister said. Chief Minister said. services from varied sectors.
He emphasised that the timber industry He added that SMEs are the backbone of He was of the opinion that SMEs should
would continue to play significant role in the state and national economy. Because embrace digital economy to expand their
the economic growth of Sarawak now and of this, SME Week was held in recognition businesses in order to secure bigger
in future as it remains the mainstay of the of their contributions towards economic market share and remain competitive.
state’s economy.
“Future direction of the timber industry Summary
is to use more than just timber but to • The Expo should be seen as a strategic collaboration between the local
explore the usage, advantages and timber suppliers, furniture manufacturers and SMEs towards building a
stronger market for made in Sarawak products
versatility of bamboo, planted trees, • Future direction of the timber industry is to use more than just timber
rubber and many more. These can be but to explore the usage, advantages and versatility of bamboo, planted
trees, rubber and many more
achieved with the support of the industry • SMEs should embrace digital economy to expand their businesses
players by implementing sustainable
The Right Honourable Chief Minister of Sarawak (centre) beating the bamboo drums to mark the oficial •
opening ceremony of The Third Sarawak Timber and SMEs Expo 2017 while the other VIPs look on.
Bamboo Gallery to create awareness on industry policy with emphasis on R&D to development and progress by promoting
the vast potentials of these products” The produce high value added products” the awareness, showcasing products and
Chief Minister said. Chief Minister said. services from varied sectors.
He emphasised that the timber industry He added that SMEs are the backbone of He was of the opinion that SMEs should
would continue to play significant role in the state and national economy. Because embrace digital economy to expand their
the economic growth of Sarawak now and of this, SME Week was held in recognition businesses in order to secure bigger
in future as it remains the mainstay of the of their contributions towards economic market share and remain competitive.
state’s economy.
“Future direction of the timber industry Summary
is to use more than just timber but to • The Expo should be seen as a strategic collaboration between the local
explore the usage, advantages and timber suppliers, furniture manufacturers and SMEs towards building a
stronger market for made in Sarawak products
versatility of bamboo, planted trees, • Future direction of the timber industry is to use more than just timber
rubber and many more. These can be but to explore the usage, advantages and versatility of bamboo, planted
trees, rubber and many more
achieved with the support of the industry • SMEs should embrace digital economy to expand their businesses
players by implementing sustainable
The Right Honourable Chief Minister of Sarawak (centre) beating the bamboo drums to mark the oficial •
opening ceremony of The Third Sarawak Timber and SMEs Expo 2017 while the other VIPs look on.
