KUCHING, Feb 9 ― Sarawak recorded a timber export value of RM3.89 billion last year, which was a four per cent increase compared to the year 2020, said Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Awang Tengah Ali Hasan.
Awang Tengah said this when officiating at the Integrity and Innovation Day at the Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation at Wisma Sumber Alam in Petra Jaya here today. On another note, Awang Tengah stressed the importance of integrity among STIDC employees, and the agency had established an Integrity Department to serve as a focal point, as well as being responsible to implement initiatives related to promoting the culture of integrity.
Hashim said other initiatives in the process of being implemented included “Whistle-blower Policy” and “Gift Policy”.