Skilled workforce key to timber industry growth
Published on: Tue, Jun 17, 2025
By: Crystal E Hermenegildus Text Size: Trainees showing their woodworking skill. - Crystal E Hermenegildus/Daily Express KOTA KINABALU: Human capital development is crucial for boosting Malaysia's timber industry and global competitiveness, said MTIB Director-General Saiful Bahrin Salleh. Speaking at the Wisdec Sabah Appreciation Ceremony, he highlighted skilled talent as a core focus of the National Timber Industry Strategic Plan 2021–2025.
Advertisement Saiful emphasized the need for ongoing investment in training, technology, R&D, and innovation to enhance product quality and value. The event also celebrated 14 trainees who earned SKM Level Two certificates in furniture manufacturing. * Read full report in tomorrow's print paper or log in or sign up for e-paper and premium online news access. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss.
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