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The Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC) has officially assumed ownership of the Accredited Certification Body – Forest Management Certification (ACB-FMC) documents from the Department of Standards Malaysia (DSM). This transfer, completed on 14 March 2025, ensures streamlined governance as we transition toward new international standards. Key Changes & Background Natural Forest Forest Plantation Implications for Certification Bodies (CBs) For further information, …

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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 1002:2021 (Malaysian Criteria and Indicators for Sustainable Forest Management) and MTCS ST 1003:2021 (Group Forest Management Certification). As part of this revision process, a Standard Review …

Public Announcement: Revision of the MTCS ST 1002:2021 and MTCS ST 1003:2021 and the Composition Standard Review Committee (SRC) Read More »

This notice from the Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC) serves to clarify the requirements for the on-site verification of Removal Passes at Forest Checking Stations (FCS) during MTCS/PEFC Chain of Custody (CoC) audits. This clarification is issued to ensure immediate, consistent implementation across all Certification Bodies operating under the MTCS/PEFC framework.

Dear Member of the Public / Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme (MTCS) Stakeholder,  The Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC) is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the PEFC-recognised Chain of Custody (CoC) and EUDR Due Diligence System (DDS) Initial Training, which will be held online on 10–11 December 2025. The initial training is intended for new …

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Dear Member of the Public / Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme (MTCS) Stakeholder,  The Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC) is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the PEFC-recognised Chain of Custody (COC) and EUDR Due Diligence System (DDS) Refresher Training, which will be held online on 17–18 December 2025. This refresher training is intended for …

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Kuala Lumpur, 11 November 2025 – The Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC) today announced the formal decision by the Government of the Netherlands to affirm the admitted status of the Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme (MTCS) and the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) International under its stringent Dutch Timber Procurement Policy (TPP). In …

Netherlands Government Upholds Recognition of the Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme (MTCS) Following Conclusive TPAC Review Read More »

MAEKO Founder and CEO, Chelsea Chee, and MTCC CEO, Dr. Farrah Shameen Mohamad Ashray mark the signing of a collaboration between MTCC and MAEKO at IGEM 2025 to advance sustainable timber and zero-waste innovation. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – 16 October, 2025 – The Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC) and Mentari Alam Eko (M) Sdn Bhd (MAEKO) …

MTCC and MAEKO Forge Strategic Collaboration to Promote MTCS/PEFC-Certified Timber and Zero-Waste Solutions Read More »

MTCC CEO, Dr. Farrah Shameen Mohamad Ashray receives the Certificate of Recognition from Datuk Dr. Ching Thoo A/L Kim, marking the renewal of MTCC’s role as a MyHIJAU Verification Partner at IGEM 2025 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – 16 October, 2025 – The Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC) reaffirmed its long-standing collaboration with the Malaysian Green Technology …

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