Sarawak losing wood market share to Indonesia, WTK says


KUCHING: Sarawak is gradually losing its logs and plywood market shares in key India and Japan markets as it could not compete with Indonesia and some other Asean timber producing countries.

According to WTK Holdings Bhd, Indonesia and other Asean countries have competitive edge over Sarawak because of favourable policies and strong government support they have received.

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