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ScoreAs Malaysia is an authority in Halal productionand certification, TMHH being a governmentinitiative, is set up with such requirements havingthe added incentive of providing fast-trackapprovals for investors. The well defined zonesare set up for activities ranging from agricultureto commercial, property to recreation and healthcomponents, all bearing the integrity for Halalcertification throughout the whole supply chain.TMHH occupies a central location in Sarawak, wellequipped with deep water port facilities, airportand road accessibility to facilitate trade as well asfor ease of movement for executives and workers.Sarawak is also endowed with a large pool oftrainable local skilled and unskilled labour force tomeet the rising demand for workers in industries.Another incentive for investors is attractive financialpackages from the government for locating herewhich will translate to savings, profitability andease of remittances. Non financial incentives likecompetitive land lease price, long term lease andcompetitive water and electricity tariffs furtherenhances investments in TMHH. Stability of thegovernment as well as safe environment of TMHHensures the smooth running of industrial activitieshere; Sarawak is also free from earthquakes,typhoons, or violent volcanoes! The surroundingpristine environment of TMHH will remain as theseareas have been set aside for such purposes. Thehigh quality of the water resources allows foraquaculture and related activities, enabling the areato be farmed on sustainable basis and meetinginternational standards.Investors should also take note of the economicstability of Sarawak which has traditionallydepended on timber, oil, gas; forging aheadwith the TMHH is a strategic long term aim ofstaying competitive and eyeing the potential Asianmarket of 4 billion population with a combinedGDP of US$17 trillion. To be attractive for future‘green’ markets, TMHH is being developed as anenvironmental friendly, wholly organic, pesticidefreeand antibiotic-free zone for the Halal foodprocessing activities and services. It is clear thatTMHH will quickly become one of the mainreference centres for Halal food production inMalaysia in the coming decade.www.sarawaktimber.org.myFor more information and all those interested should write, call or visit Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC),Wisma Sumber Alam, Jalan Stadium, Petra Jaya, 93050 Kuching, P.O. Box 194, 93702 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. Tel: +6082 473000 Fax: +6082 442691Email: stidc@pusaka.gov.my • saililam@pusaka.gov.myOct-Dec2011BorneoTalk | 13