Celebrating excellent service and retirees during 2026 STIDC Dinner
KUCHING, 31 October 2026: The Sarawak Timber Development Corporation (STIDC) held their Annual Dinner at the Sarawak Chamber Ballroom at Riverside Majestic Hotel in Kuching yesterday evening, celebrating the excellent service of staff members and excellent service of retirees who have contributed exponentially throughout their tenures at STIDC.
The STIDC Dinner 2026 was graced by the Deputy Premier of Sarawak and STIDC Chairman, Datuk Amar Awang Tengah bin Ali Hasan, Deputy Minister for Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Sarawak, STIDC General Manager, Datu Haji Zainal Abidin bin Haji Abdullah, distinguished members of STIDC’s management team as well as other staff members.
During the dinner, 31 staff members received the 2025 Excellent Service Award, followed by 2 recipients of the 30-Year Long Service Award, 14 recipients of the 20-Year Long Service Award and 13 retirees for their service and contributions, including Deputy General Manager, Hajah Haluyah Awi.
“An event like this is more than just a dinner or an annual gathering. It is an opportunity for us to step away from the demands of our daily duties, strengthen the bonds within our organization, and acknowledge the contributions and sacrifices of those who have played a vital role in STIDC’sjourney,” shared Datu Haji Zainal Abidin bin Haji Abdullahin his speech.
“As we celebrate achievements and acknowledge contributions tonight, we must also look toward the significant responsibilities that lie ahead for STIDC.Sarawak’s timber industry is currently facing shortages in raw material supply, global market volatility, rising operational costs and environmental compliance requirements,” said Datuk Amar Awang Tengah bin Ali Hasan in his keynote address. “Consequently, shifting toward high-value-added downstream products—particularly in the furniture sector—is a crucial step toward strengthening competitiveness and diversifying exports.”
“To all staff member of STIDC, let’s move forward to the year 2027 with a sense of purpose and shared goal: ensuring thatSTIDC continues to progress, remains relevant and capable in contributing meaningfully to Sarawak’s economic development,” he concluded.
