Firms unfazed by lower log output as price rises

KUCHING: Sarawak timber companies’ logs production have taken a hit in the first half of this year following tightened measures by the state authorities to clamp down rampant illegal logging activities.

Four public-listed timber firms, Jaya Tiasa Holdings Bhd, Subur Tiasa Holdings Bhd, Ta Ann Holdings Bhd and WTK Holdings Bhd, saw their log outputs fell between 12% and 25% during the period under review.