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Sabah Forest Industries Sdn Bhd Fails Bid to Appeal to the Federal Court

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The article reports a legal decision finalizing the winding up of Sabah Forest Industries, a Malaysian forestry company. The commercial mechanism is weak because the company is already insolvent and the decision only confirms liquidation. No direct impact on timber prices or supply is reported; the cancellation of concessions may reduce future supply but the scale is not specified. The primary effect is on creditors and the local timber industry in Sabah.

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  • Sabah Forest Industries Sdn Bhd (SFI) failed to obtain leave to appeal to the Federal Court regarding its winding up and insolvency.
  • The Federal Court unanimously dismissed SFI's application on May 14, 2026.
  • SFI was nearly two years late in serving its Notice of Appeal.
  • The decision allows liquidation of SFI's assets and payment to creditors.
  • SFI's timber concessions were cancelled by the State Government.

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