Sarawak embarks on bamboo plantation

The target is to plant at least 20,000ha of bamboo for industrial purposes to generate RM200mil in export earnings by 2030, according to Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corp (STIDC) general manager Datuk Hashim Bojet.

KUCHING: Sarawak is embarking on commercial bamboo plantation projects in efforts to support the development of various bamboo-related industries.

The target is to plant at least 20,000ha of bamboo for industrial purposes to generate RM200mil in export earnings by 2030, according to Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corp (STIDC) general manager Datuk Hashim Bojet.