Sarawak Timber Association

What Sarawak Timber Association does

Sarawak Timber Association (STA), also known as Persatuan Kayu-Kayan Sarawak, is a non-profit membership-based timber trade association founded on 7 December 1971 and headquartered at Wisma STA in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. It represents approximately 360 member companies across nine timber business categories spanning both upstream activities (Forest Plantation, Hill Logging, Swamp Logging) and downstream operations (Sawmilling, Moulding, Furniture & Woodworking, Panel Products, Log Marketing, Timber Products Marketing). STA describes itself as the only timber trade association in Malaysia representing both upstream and downstream sectors, and it functions as the primary liaison vehicle between the Sarawak timber industry and government authorities including the Forest Department Sarawak and the Natural Resources and Environment Board.

STA's product surface centers on the iTS Timber e-platform — an exclusive members-only portal providing 24/7 trade listings for logs and timber products with company and contact details — supported by training services, publications (STA Review monthly, STA Grapevine e-circulars), biennial international conferences, and trade delegations. The association operates through four wholly-owned subsidiaries: STA Enterprises Sdn Bhd (property holding and management of the 12-storey Wisma STA commercial building), STA Training Sdn Bhd (mandated forestry and environmental compliance training), STA Mutual Sdn Bhd (welfare initiatives and scholarships), and STA Ventures Sdn Bhd (investment activities). Revenue is generated through membership dues, training fees (RM1,296/day for members, RM1,620/day for non-members inclusive of 8% SST), rental income from Wisma STA, and investment returns via STA Ventures. Governance is exercised through an STA Council of 45 members (12 Permanent and 33 Elected), with day-to-day operations managed by a CEO and a Secretariat of approximately 29 staff.

Name

Sarawak Timber Association

Legal name

Sarawak Timber Association (Persatuan Kayu-Kayan Sarawak)

Website

https://sta.org.my

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sarawak Timber Association is a non-profit membership-based trade association representing approximately 360 timber companies across upstream and downstream sectors in Sarawak, Malaysia, providing training, trade facilitation via the iTS Timber platform, regulatory advocacy, and industry services through four wholly-owned subsidiaries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Timber Industry Association

NAICS

Support Activities for Forestry (1153), Timber Tract Operations (113110), Logging (1133)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Forestry (800)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAMAJAA

Timberland & Forest Asset Management

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Paper & Forest Products/Forest Management, Reforestation & Carbon Forestry Services

SECONDARYIMAMAAAA

Timber Tract Operations & Forest Ownership (Timberland)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Paper & Forest Products/Forestry & Logging

SECONDARYIMAMAAAB

Logging & Timber Harvesting

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Paper & Forest Products/Forestry & Logging

SECONDARYAFAMAKAD

Timberland Leasing & Contract Administration (Hunting, Grazing, Recreation)

Agriculture & Food Production/Forestry & Logging/Timberland Management Services

Keywords

• Timber trade association
• Forestry skills training
• Sustainable forest management
• Timber industry advocacy
• Forestry sector services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kuching

HQ country

Malaysia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: STA operates as a membership-based association with companies paying dues to join. New members are admitted as Associate Members for a minimum of five years before becoming eligible for full membership.
2. STA Ventures Investment Activities: STA Ventures Sdn Bhd was established on 10 November 2004 for undertaking investment activities for STA and its subsidiary companies.
3. Property Management - Wisma STA: STA Enterprises Sdn Bhd owns and manages Wisma STA, a 12-storey commercial office building generating rental income from tenants including government departments, financial institutions, and other organizations.
4. Training Services: STA Training Sdn Bhd provides skills training for forestry activities and external training courses. Training fees are RM1,296.00 per day per skill set for STA members and RM1,620.00 per day per skill set for non-members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sarawak Timber Association is a non-profit membership-based trade association representing approximately 360 member companies in the upstream and downstream timber sectors of Sarawak, Malaysia. It serves as the primary liaison between the timber industry and government bodies, provides skills training through its subsidiary STAT, operates the iTS Timber digital trade platform for members, and offers publications, conferences, and trade facilitation services.

Product overview

Sarawak Timber Association operates a core e-platform called iTS Timber for its approximately 360 member companies to trade logs and timber products digitally. The association also manages four subsidiary companies: STA Training Sdn Bhd (STAT) providing forestry skills training and environmental compliance courses; STA Enterprises Sdn Bhd (STAE) managing the Wisma STA commercial building; STA Ventures Sdn Bhd (STAV) for investment activities; and STA Mutual Sdn Bhd (STAM) for community welfare and scholarships. The organization focuses on sustainable forest management and supports the timber industry through training, publications, and networking events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• iTS Timber: Exclusive e-platform for STA members to trade logs and timber products, leveraging digitalisation for 24/7 access to trade listings.

Products and services

• iTS Timber E-Platform An exclusive e-platform for STA members to trade any stock-in-hand of logs and timber products. Members can post products for sale with company and contact information, browse listings, and amalgamate items. Products can be listed for 30 days with 24/7 accessibility. Sign-up requires STA membership verification.
• Forestry Skills Training (STAT) Certified skills training for forestry workers delivered by STA Training Sdn Bhd (STAT), covering 12 specialized skills sets including tree felling, log extraction, and environmental compliance audit. STAT is formally appointed as Training Provider by Forest Department Sarawak (2016) and Natural Resources and Environment Board (2024). Training is priced at RM1,296/day per skill set for STA members and RM1,620/day for non-members (inclusive of 8% SST).
• STA Publications and Industry Reports Industry publications including Reduced Impact Logging Handbooks, Guidance Document on Interpreting EIA Terms and Conditions for Forestry Sector Projects in Sarawak (developed with NREB), and industry reports. Also includes the monthly STA Review publication and STA Grapevine electronic mailing list for member communications.
• International Conference on Sustainable Management of Tropical Forests Biennial international conference bringing together experts, practitioners, policymakers, and stakeholders to explore sustainable tropical forest management, facilitating knowledge sharing and industry networking.
• STA Membership Services Industry advocacy, government liaison, regulatory representation, trade facilitation, and member services for approximately 360 timber companies across nine business categories. Includes representation at meetings with Government and relevant authorities, at national and international fora, and coordination of trade delegations.

Named customers6 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Lincoln University (New Zealand)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2004STAT collaborated with Lincoln University to develop and offer Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Science (Sustainable Tropical Forest Management/Planted Forest Management) from 2004 to 2018.
• Forest Department SarawakcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTA works closely with Forest Department Sarawak on various initiatives including sustainable forest management, forest management certification, and reduced impact logging. The department appoints STAT as a Training Provider for prescribed forestry activities.
• Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) SarawakcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTA collaborated with NREB to develop the Guidance Document on Interpreting Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Terms and Conditions for Forestry Sector Projects in Sarawak.
• Sarawak Forestry CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTA collaborates with Sarawak Forestry Corporation on wildlife conservation training, including the Honorary Wildlife Ranger Reappointment course.
• International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO)minorOthersSTA participates in international forums and engages with ITTO for tropical timber sustainability initiatives and market compliance.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php?id=61573528147925
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sarawak-timber-association

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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