Singapore, 30 June 2025- Soaring to New Heights in Trade, Investment, and Tourism – The
Sarawak Trade and Tourism Office Singapore (STATOS) proudly celebrates its 6th
Anniversary this June, marking a remarkable journey of growth, collaboration, and impact
since its soft launch on 20 June 2019 by the Premier of Sarawak, YAB Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri
(Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari Bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg.
From humble beginnings with just three pioneering staff members, STATOS has grown into a
dynamic 10-member team dedicated to championing trade, investment, and tourism for
Sarawak in the vibrant Singapore market. Over the past six years, STATOS has become a
gateway for Sarawak’s unique offerings—be it business, culture, food, or adventure—to reach
new audiences and unlock economic opportunities
“Since the establishment of STATOS, we’ve seen a significant increase in the promotion of
Sarawak as a travel destination in Singapore. This is a welcome development, as it offers
Singaporeans a fresh and exciting alternative for their holidays,” said Mr Wong Yew Hoong,
Director of EU Holidays Pte Ltd. “Many travellers are still unfamiliar with Sarawak, and through
collaborations with EU Holidays and STATOS, we’ve observed a growing interest and
increasing tourist arrivals. This initiative is clearly opening new doors for both the industry and
travellers.”
STATOS’s efforts—from social media campaigns and promotional videos to business
matchmaking, academic and corporate outreach, and in-depth market research—have helped
drive a 29% increase in tourist arrivals from Singapore since its inception. But tourism is only
part of STATOS’s broader influence.
“STATOS has opened doors to regional exposure and export opportunities for our women-led
social enterprise. It’s been a catalyst in turning our Sarawak-inspired plant-based heritage into
global conversations,” said Trudy Tan, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Supreme Indah
Sdn Bhd (#IndahHouseKuching).
“We are proud to be associated with STATOS, to enable an effective platform to showcase
our Sarawak’s innovative produces,” added Andrew Nguang, Director of East Asia Palm
Products Sdn Bhd
“As a Sarawakian who has lived in Singapore for over 20 years and established my business
here, I was truly excited when I first heard about the establishment of STATOS in Singapore
back in 2018,” said Eric Kon, Co-Founder of Alpha-B Holdings Pte Ltd. “With the strong
support of the Sarawak Government, STATOS has done an incredible job over the past few
years in raising awareness about Sarawak. Singaporeans and members of the international
community are now discovering and appreciating what Sarawak has to offer. I’m proud to see
Sarawak being represented so vibrantly, and even prouder to be part of this journey as a
Sarawakian.”
STATOS Proud to Have Played an Early Role in Project H2ornbill
Long before the signing of the Joint Development Agreement for Project H2ornbill, STATOS
had the privilege of playing an early role in laying the groundwork. In 2019, STATOS visited
Sumitomo Corporation at their Singapore office and initiated the connection with the relevant
Sarawak counterparts. That visit marked the beginning of a collaboration that has since grown
into a landmark hydrogen project for Sarawak.
“We are proud to be part of the early chapters of many such initiatives,” said CEO Chew. “As
the window to Sarawak, STATOS remains committed to opening doors, building bridges, and
supporting meaningful partnerships for the state's trade, investment, and sustainability agenda.
We’ve come to understand what truly connects with Singaporeans—and the answer is simple:
great food, authentic experiences, and meaningful engagements. Sarawak has all the highgrowth potential, and STATOS is ready to deliver more.”
Behind the success of STATOS stands a dedicated Board of Directors, chaired by Tan Sri
Datuk Amar Mohamad Morshidi Abdul Ghani, who continues to guide and push the
organisation forward.
“STATOS plays a key role in facilitating and promoting Sarawak’s interests by identifying highvalue leads, driving strategic collaborations, and securing actionable opportunities in
investment, trade, and tourism. Our objective is to bring back implementable outcomes for the
relevant Sarawak agencies to follow through and potentially close the deals,” said Tan Sri
Morshidi
Looking ahead, STATOS is preparing for the Sarawak Mega Fair 2025—a landmark event in
collaboration with the Premier’s Office and the Ministry of International Trade, Industry and
Investment Sarawak (MINTRED). The fair, to be held in Singapore, aims to further strengthen
exports, investment opportunities, and tourism exchanges between the two regions,
showcasing Sarawak's best across all sectors.
As STATOS marks this significant milestone, the team expresses its gratitude to partners,
stakeholders, and the Sarawak Government for their unwavering support. The journey is far
from over—and STATOS is ready to soar to even greater heights in the years ahead.
For further information please contact:
Chew Chang Guan
Chief Executive Officer
E: chew.cg@statos.com.sg
Putrie Rozana Soraya
Deputy Chief Executive Officer
E: putrie.rozana@statos.com.sg
M: +6591858450
About Us
The Sarawak Trade and Tourism Office Singapore (STATOS) is an initiative of the Sarawak
State Government to strengthen and develop new trade, investment and tourism linkages
between Singapore, Sarawak and the world. Started operation in June 2019, STATOS
provides advisory services to traders, inclusive of importers from Singapore and exporters
from Sarawak, investors and tourism players who wish to take advantage of Singapore’s
unique position as a regional economic gateway, and Sarawak’s diverse range of resources.