KUCHING: Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC) and PMW International have signed a shareholders agreement to accelerate industrial growth in Tanjung Manis.
STIDC General Manager, Datuk Zainal Abidin Abdullah, said the partnership marked a significant step in advancing industrial development in Tanjung Manis and strengthening its role as a gateway for industry and economic expansion in Sarawak’s central region.
He said the collaboration also sent a strong message to other investors by showcasing Tanjung Manis as a gateway for industry and access to Sarawak through the central region.
“The partnership reflected a shared vision to strengthen regional industrial development while supporting STIDC and PMW’s expansion in manufacturing spun piles and poles.
“STIDC was entrusted by the state government to drive growth in rural areas and support the Tanjung Manis Economic Growth Area project.
“The collaboration aligned with PCDS2030 goals of economic prosperity, higher state revenue, and social inclusivity by prioritising job opportunities for local communities in Tanjung Manis,” he said.
Meanwhile, PMW International’s Executive Director, Lee Hon Hwa, said the company aimed to produce localised, made-in-Sarawak foundation piles, spun piles, square piles and concrete poles to support infrastructure growth in Sarawak and the wider region.
He said the group also produced products for telecommunication towers, transmission poles, power distribution poles, street lighting and green energy solar LED lighting.
“PMW hopes that STIDC would support swift approval for factory construction so it could assist Sarawak’s contractors as soon as possible,” he added.
He asserted that the company plans to submit the SPA for approval after the agreement, with construction expected to take about a year and the factory targeted to be operational by end-2027.
“PMW had already conducted first-round interviews with local workers, who were excited about the job opportunities, and added that the company’s presence could encourage more industrial players to invest in the region,” he said.
