Call to allow cement imports to address shortage

19 Nov 2023 • 1:28 PM MYT
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Kota Kinabalu: The Federation of Chinese Associations Sabah (FCAS) suggested the State Government consider allowing cement imports as a temporary measure to address the ongoing acute shortage of cement supply in the State.

Its President Tan Sri TC Goh said the State Government should engage in discussions with the sole cement producer in the State, Sabah Cement Industry Sdn Bhd (CIS), to gain a better understanding of the operational and production issues leading to the severe shortage of cement in the market.

“We understand that the shortage is negatively impacting the construction sector in Sabah,” he said.