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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 »

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, …

UPDATE: Online Auditor Training Course on Forest Management Certification under the Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme (MTCS) Read More »

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. …

Extension of Application Date of MC&I SFM and Plan for Transition Read More »

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 …

Invitation for Auditor Training Course on Forest Management Certification under the Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme (MTCS) Read More »

KUALA LUMPUR, 8 September – MTCC Chairman, Kamaruzaman Mohamad led the MTCC management team to visit Malaysian Timber Industry Board (MTIB) and Malaysian Timber Council at Menara PGRM in Cheras here today. The visit was aimed at strengthening relationships between MTCC and MTIB and MTC, as well as discussing the potential for further collaborations amongst …

MTCC visits MTIB and MTC Read More »

We are pleased to inform you that MTCC will be organising the above training course for CoC auditors, reviewers, and certification decision makers of certification bodies under the MTCS. This training is conducted to fulfill the training requirement as stipulated in the PEFC ST 2003:2020 as follows: –       para 6.1.2.1 – “The certification body shall …

Chain of Custody Training Course for PEFC-Notified Certification Bodies Under the MTCS Read More »

As a scheme endorsed by the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC), MTCC is required to revise its certification standards and other relevant technical documents once every five years. The revision ensures that latest development in PEFC requirements, new scientific information, practical experience gained in the field, and expectations as well as aspirations …

PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON RE-ENDORSEMENT OF THE MALAYSIAN TIMBER CERTIFICATION SCHEME BY PEFC Read More »

MTCC has adopted the PEFC International chain of custody standard dated 14 February 2020, replacing PEFC ST 2002:2013 Chain of Custody of Forest Based Products- Requirements Second Edition dated 7 December 2015. An 18-month transition period has been granted for the application of the new standard and PEFC ST 2002: 2013 will be withdrawn on …

Briefing Session on Use of Revised PEFC International Chain of Custody Standard PEFC ST 2002:2020 – Chain of Custody of Forest and Tree Based Products – Requirements Read More »