Ban on log export good for timber industry


Logs at a log yard in Danum Valley.

NEW Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal’s recent announcement on banning the export of logs is refreshing and encouraging to the downstream timber processing industry in the state.

Initiatives by our new Govern­ment to improve the situation in the country are showing the people that it has the political will and courage to reform in a big way.

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