TANJUNG MANIS, Oct 26: The RM50.25 million Spun Pile and Pole Factory in Tanjung Manis is expected to create jobs, expand opportunities for local businesses, and strengthen Sarawak’s industrial supply chain, said caretaker Deputy Premier of Sarawak Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan.

Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, Awang Tengah, who is also chairman of the Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC), said the investment reflects confidence in Sarawak’s economic potential and supports efforts to strengthen the manufacturing sector and expand downstream industries.

“The success of an investment should not be measured by its value or production capacity alone, but also by its ability to create economic value, employment and business opportunities for local companies,” he said in a press release.