19 May 2026 The Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC) is fully aware of the reports titled “Tainted Timber: Malaysian Certification Failures and UK Imports,” commissioned and published by Friends of the Earth England, Wales and Northern Ireland (FOE EWNI), and “The Trouble with Timber: Scrutinizing the Effectiveness of Sustainable Certification in Peninsular Malaysia,” published by …

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The Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC) wishes to inform that companies certified under the Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme (MTCS), endorsed by the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC), may be eligible for tax deductions under incentives provided by the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (LHDN) pursuant to the Income Tax Act 1967. Eligibility The incentive is eligible for Malaysian …

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The Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC) wishes to announce the postponement of the standard review and re-endorsement process for the Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme (MTCS). The current MTCS endorsement milestone includes a revision start date of 5 March 2026 and a submission deadline of 5 March 2027. On 12 February 2026, the Programme for the …

Public Announcement: Postponement of the Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme (MTCS) Standard Review and Re-endorsement Process Read More »

The Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC) is pleased to announce the publication of MTCS GD 3003:2026 – Complaints Handling and Dispute Resolution Mechanism – Guide for Stakeholders, effective 1 May 2026. The Guideline and the improvements on the mechanism was approved by the MTCC Board of Trustees at its 110th Meeting on 20 April 2026 and …

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The Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC) is pleased to announce the official publication of MTCS PR 1001:2026 – Standard-Setting Procedures (including for Forest Management Certification Standards), effective 1 May 2026. Following the approval by the MTCC Board of Trustees on 20 April 2026, this new Procedure replaces the previous standard. Consequently, MTCS ST 1001:2021 is …

MTCC Launches a New Standard-Setting Procedure Effective 1st May 2026 Read More »

The Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC) is the scheme owner of the Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme (MTCS). MTCC announces the commencement of the periodic revision of the MTCS ST 3002:2024 (Procedure for Notification of Certification Bodies Operating Forest Management System and Chain of Custody Certification. This document sets out the requirements and procedures for MTCC …

Public Announcement: Revision of MTCS ST 3002:2024 and Call for Initial Feedback on Existing Document Read More »

The Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC) is the scheme owner of the Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme (MTCS). Through the MTCS, MTCC supports Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) and Chain of Custody (COC) certification, providing assurance that forest resources and timber supply chains are managed responsibly and sustainably. Background  As Malaysia continues its transition towards a more …

Public Announcement: Malaysia Sustainable Procurement Survey 2026 Read More »

The Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC) is the scheme owner of the Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme (MTCS). Through the MTCS, MTCC promotes Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) via Forest Management Certification (FMC), covering both natural forests and forest plantations. MTCS provides assurance that forest resources are managed responsibly and sustainably. Background  Following the ongoing developments at …

Public Announcement: Survey on Forest Management Certification Opportunities for Plantation Forests Established Between 2010 – 2020 Read More »