KUCHING: Myanmar’s total log export ban that took effect five months ago has pushed up tropical log prices, benefiting major Sarawak timber companies.
According to Ta Ann Holdings Bhd
, the price of timber species keruing and mixed light hardwood (MLH) logs have surged by US$90 and US$20 per cu m respectively since Mynmar stopped exporting logs on April 1.
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