<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Kuching furniture park still at planning stage as 15 companies show interest]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto">Fifteen companies have expressed interest in a proposed furniture industrial park in Kuching, but the project has not yet been implemented, Deputy Premier Awang Tengah Ali Hasan says.</p>
<p dir="auto">Sarawak Tribune reported that the project was approved under the 13th Malaysia Plan and is intended to support higher-value downstream timber manufacturing. The expressions of interest do not mean the companies have started operations or committed completed investments.</p>
<p dir="auto">Awang Tengah said timber businesses face rising operating costs, uncertain global markets and stricter environmental requirements. The report did not give an opening date or a specific site for the proposed park.</p>
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