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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 …

MALAYSIA TO SHOWCASE THE ROLE OF ITS FOREST IN THE GLOBAL CLIMATE BATTLE AT EXPO 2020 DUBAI Read More »

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 »

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 …

MTCC Receives Award from World’s Biggest Forest Certification Scheme for Outstanding Forest Certification Effort Read More »

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 …

MTCC Work From Home Notice Read More »

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 …

Timber Trade 2020: Malaysia and Germany – status, challenges, perspectives Read More »

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 …

MTCC’s Business Operations Continue As Usual During CMCO Read More »