We are pleased to inform you that the above refresher training will be conducted virtually on 27 January 2021 via online meeting platform Zoom. A course fee of RM800.00 (Ringgit Malaysia: Eight Hundred Only) will be charged per participant. Payment should be made payable to ‘Malaysian Timber Certification Council’ as per the details below: Account …
The year 2020 has been rather unusual for all of us and in the history of mankind. The Coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak has caught us completely off guard, forcing us clueless souls to mask up and adhere to movement control order and SOPs, as well as embrace new norms in our daily lives. Apart from …
The PEFC Council has issued the third version of the guidance on general procedures for the application of the guidance, as well as specific rules for initial and re-certification audits, surveillance audits and internal monitoring programmes for group organizations. The latest version (Version 3) provides updates on auditing, including the introduction of hybrid audits, where …
Revised PEFC Guidance for Forest Management Audit due to Covid-19 released Read More »
A world that is increasingly worried about the atmosphere that is fast-saturated by greenhouse gases emitted by anthropogenic activities is looking for every possible means to slow down the trajectory of a warming planet. The role of carbon-absorbing forests especially tropical rainforests in regulating climate has never been more important. Once again, protecting the remaining …
Join our PEFC Webinar: Building a better future with certified timber to learn how timber construction supports climate mitigation and other global sustainability targets, and the important role that PEFC certification plays. The webinar is free to attend and takes place 16 December at 11:00-12:00 CET. (6:00pm – 7:00pm Malaysia Time) We will be joined by …
PEFC Webinar: Building a better future with certified timber Read More »
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) has received the highest rating against the ASEAN Guidelines on Promoting Responsible Investment in Food, Agriculture and Forestry (ASEAN RAI) which was launched on 3 November 2020. The 10 Guidelines of the ASEAN RAI are part of a broad range of initiatives aiming to ensure that …
Due to the extension of the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) which came into force since 14 October 2020, the Chain of Custody Training Course for PEFC-Notified Certification Bodies under the MTCS scheduled on 14 – 15 October 2020 at Hotel Istana Kuala Lumpur had to be postponed to a later date. We are pleased …
Chain of Custody Training Course for PEFC-Notified Certification Bodies Under the MTCS Read More »
Kuala Lumpur, 12 November 2020 – The Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC) was awarded the Certificate of Appreciation from the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification Scheme (PEFC) for the greatest increase in PEFC-certified forest area at the virtual PEFC Awards Ceremony yesterday. MTCC is the National Governing Body that implements the Malaysian Timber …
The Covid-19 pandemic is changing the norms in forestry and timber industries across the globe, posing numerous challenges and creating new opportunities for both producing and importing countries. In light of the global health and economic conundrums, the Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC) organised a webinar titled “Timber Trade 2020: Malaysia and Germany – Status, …
MTCC Organises Webinar on Malaysian and German Timber Trade Read More »
In view of the spike in Covid-19 cases and the confirmation of three cases in Block C of Megan Avenue 2 where MTCC office is located, all MTCC staff will be required to work from home from the remainder of the CMCO period from 20 until 27 October. All MTCC personnel remain contactable via mobile …
