The Malaysian Timber Certification Council is pleased to announce that Bahau Kayo Forest Management Unit (FMU) managed by Shin Yang Sdn. Bhd. has been awarded the Certificate for Forest Management (Natural Forest) on 18 July 2025. The certificate is valid for five years, subject to continued compliance based on yearly surveillance audits. The certification audit was conducted by SIRIM QAS International Sdn. Bhd.
Covering an area of 32,973 hectares, Bahau Kayo FMU comprises natural forest within Linau Permanent Forest, Batang Balui Permanent Forest, and Bahau Permanent Forest in Miri, Sarawak.
With this addition, a total of 5,929,220.80 hectares of forest is now certified under the Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme (MTCS), representing about 33% of Malaysia’s total forest cover. This milestone reflects MTCC’s ongoing commitment to advancing sustainable forest management across the country.