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<b>Sarawak</b> hopes to sustain timber, timber product export value at <b>...</b>

Posted: 10 Mar 2014 11:55 AM PDT

SIBU: Sarawak hopes to sustain the export value of its timber and timber products at the RM7.2 billion level this year.

The Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corp (STIDC) in the first issue of its quarterly newsletter this year said this was feasible due to favourable economic situations in the major consuming countries.

STIDC said Japan will increase its demand for timber and timber products as Tokyo will be hosting the 2020 Olympic Games.

"As such, Japan is poised to intensify infrastructure development to upgrade the Games' facilities," it said.

The corporation said on its own, concerted efforts will continue to sustain the state's position as a major exporter of tropical timber products in the region.

"These include organising more timber-selling missions and participation in both national and international exhibitions.

"STIDC will also embark on research to formulate a masterplan to strengthen the role of small and medium enterprises in the wood-based downstream industry," it said.

The state government also has a series of plans and programmes to boost exports, it said.

"The Malaysian Timber Council and the Malaysian Furniture Promotion Council are now, for instance, vigorously promoting Malaysian timber overseas.

"Plans are in the pipeline to regian lost markets besides going into new emerging markets," STIDC said.

Meanwhile, from January to September 2013, Sarawak earned export value of RM5.4 billion for its timber and timber products.

Among its three main export items were plywood/veneer (RM2.2 billion), logs (RM800 million) and sawn timber (RM328 million).

During the period, Japan emerged as the biggest buyer (RM2.1 billion) followed by India (RM825 million), Taiwan (RM619 million), West Asia (RM422 million) and South Korea (RM380 million). — Bernama

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Rabu Qari champion in <b>Sarawak</b> Police Zone B - Borneo Post

Posted: 13 Mar 2014 12:13 PM PDT

SIBU: Sub-inspector Rabu Hamdan from Song Police Department emerged Qari champion of the Quran recital contest for Sarawak Police Zone B (Central Zone) held at Sibu police headquarters yesterday.

Corporal Noh Md Wajid of Sibu was second while Lance Corporal Rosli Kadi, also of Sibu, third.

There were seven qaris who hailed from Kapit, Sarikei, Song, Meradong, Belaga and Sibu.

Siti Norhapsoh Mohd Isa of Meradong was the only contestant in the Qariah category.

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<b>Berita</b> pengelebang bilun MAS MH370 ngemenuhka surat kabar <b>...</b>

Posted: 10 Mar 2014 02:40 PM PDT

KUALA LUMPUR: Pengelebang bilun Malaysia Airlines (MAS) MH370 terus ngemenuhka mua surat kabar menua tasik kemari.

Ambika bandang surat kabar di Britain, 'The Independent' ngayanka topik 'Stolen passports revelation in Malaysia Airlines crash exposes alarming flaw in flight security,' seraya 'The Telegraph',enggau topik 'Malaysia plane crash: debris spotted as investigators probe passport link'.

Di Amerika, 'USA Today' ngayanka topik 'Stolen passports on flights common, 'weak link', seraya The New York Times mandangka 'Disparate Theories on Fate of Jet as Search Grows'.

'The Washington Post' mai topik 'Possible debris, but few clues from missing Jet' enggau 'Chicago Tribune' mega topik 'Missing Malaysian Plane "disintegrated" mid-air'.

Di India, 'The Times Of India' nulis "Terror theory for missing Malaysian jet; door spotted'.

Surat kabar 'The Australian' ngayanka 'Vietnam says plane debris spotted' seraya 'The Sydney Morning Herald', ngena topik sindir 'Can't immigration officials think?' Di Filipina, 'Sun Star Daily' pan ngengkah topik 'Suspicious passengers of missing jet checked'. — Bernama

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Sabah ruggers trounce <b>Sarawak</b> in Agong&#39;s Cup qualifier <b>...</b>

Posted: 03 Dec 2013 12:03 PM PST

by Philip Wong, reporters@theborneopost.com. Posted on December 4, 2013, Wednesday

SIBU: Sarawak Rugby Union (SRU) team returned from their Sabah trip heavily battered and bruised after losing to their neighbouring counterparts 19-43 in the qualifying round for the Agong's Cup held at Likas Stadium recently.

SRU chief coach Michael Ting admitted that it was a disappointing outing, especially when his team were rated as the favourite.

"We must admit that Sabah Rugby Union is a better team, more organized and they had a rich crop of experienced players who had played in bigger tournaments. Their team has all the hallmarks of the champion team in the making. We wish them all the best in the Agong's Cup," he said.

With the defeat, Sarawak's hopes of representing the East Zone at the Agong's Cup, to be held in Kuala Lumpur on Dec 10, evaporated.

The last time Sarawak took part in the Agong's Cup was seven years ago.

On his team's defeat, Ting narrowed it down to his players who were mostly young recruits or fresh school leavers up against the bigger and powerfully built Sabahans.

"Our players lacked the expertise, the stamina and the experience to pull through. Moreover, they (Sabahans) also had three Fijian imports while we only had one in the person of Iowane Sovatabua," he added.

Nevertheless, the Sarawak boys did manage to keep their opponents at bay in the first half when they secured a try and a conversion to trail 7-16.

"We missed two precious opportunities midway through the second half when our forwards managed to penetrate the Sabah defense only to lose the ball when the touchdown was within reach. It blew away our chances of any comeback," Ting lamented.

On future plans, Ting said "We are also looking into the possibility of getting more import players from Fijian to boost our squad. We are eyeing for more honors and titles next year and we need to prepare early."

The players, he added, would also have to train more consistently and with a longer training schedule instead of the current practice whereby the players only train together during the final two days.

"We will set things right and the priority will be on the training schedule. All the shortcomings will be looked into and we hope this will further upgrade the standard of SRU players."

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