The Sarawak Craft Council (SCC) serves as a coordinating body between the various government agencies involved in handicraft development in Sarawak. In its quest for a truly progressive handicraft industry, SCC is entrusted with the following tasks:

( 1 ) Propose and formulate policies on the development of the handicraft industry for consideration and approval of the State Government.

( 2 ) Ensure sustainability and continued growth of the industry by formulating guidelines for research and development programmes, human resource development, marketing and promotional activities for handicrafts.

( 3 ) Coordinate and monitor the activities of the different agencies in the industry to avoid duplication and overlapping of the functions and roles.

( 4 ) Expand the scope of the craft skills training to incorporate basic entrepreneurial skills.

( 5 ) Introduce suitable technology to achieve better quality and higher productivity.

( 6 ) Determine the appropriate marketing strategy for the products.