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 …
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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, …
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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 …
The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted international timber trade and caused numerous challenges to both producing and importing countries. Germany has been an important partner for Malaysia in tropical timber trade for many years. The Malaysian Timber Council (MTC) and Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC) have established a close working relationship with the German Timber Trade …
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Following the announcement by Senior Minister, Dato’ Sri Ismail Sabri Yaakob on 12 October, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya will be placed under the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) from 14 October to 27 October in order to curb the chain of COVID-19 infection. In compliance with the order, please be informed that the Malaysian …
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In view of the latest developments of the Covid-19 pandemic in Malaysia, the Auditor Training Course on Forest Management Certification under the MTCS will now be conducted online. The date and time remain unchanged as follows: Date: 13 – 15 October 2020Time: 9.30 am – 5.00 pmVenue: Zoom As the training will be done online, …
The Malaysian Criteria and Indicators for Sustainable Forest Management (MC&I SFM) was launched on 1 April 2020 following its approval by the MTCC Board of Trustees on 5 March 2020. The MC&I SFM is the outcome of the review of the MC&I(Natural Forest) incorporating the requirements of the MC&I Forest Plantation.v2 into a single document. …
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MTCC will be organizing a three-day training for auditors on the requirements for forest management certification under the Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme (MTCS). The training which is opened to professionals with the relevant expertise and experience, aims to equip and train potential auditors so that they fulfil the competency requirements as stipulated in the ACB-FMC …
