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[Click here for Bahasa Melayu version] Dear Member of the Public / Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme (MTCS) Stakeholder, Following the initial announcement dated 2 May 2025, The Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC) wishes to inform that the public consultation period for the draft MTCS GD 3003:2025 Complaint Handling and Dispute Resolution Mechanism – originally scheduled to close …

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[Klik untuk versi Bahasa Inggeris] Kepada Ahli Awam / Pihak Berkepentingan Skim Pensijilan Kayu Malaysia (MTCS), Majlis Persijilan Kayu Malaysia (MTCC) sedang menjalankan semakan berkala terhadap dua standard di atas di bawah Skim Persijilan Kayu Malaysia (MTCS). Semakan ini bertujuan untuk memastikan kesesuaian berterusan, penjajaran dengan keperluan antarabangsa (contohnya PEFC), dan mengambil kira kepentingan situasi …

Semakan Standard MTCS – Maklumbalas Awal Terhadap Standard Sedia Ada Read More »

[Click here for Bahasa Melayu version] Dear Member of the Public / Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme (MTCS) Stakeholder, The Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC) is conducting a scheduled review of the above two standards under the Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme (MTCS). This review aims to ensure continued relevance, alignment with international requirements (e.g. PEFC), and …

MTCS Standard Review – Initial Feedback on Existing Standards Read More »

Kuala Lumpur, 9 May 2025 – The Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC) is aware of a recent TikTok video by The Borneo Project raising concerns about our Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme (MTCS) and the certification of the Samling Group. The video discusses findings by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) regarding alleged activities affecting important conservation …

Setting the Record Straight: MTCC Clarifies Claims in Borneo Project Video Read More »

Malaysia is home to some of the world’s richest tropical rainforests—an invaluable natural heritage. Since 1999, the Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC) has stood as the national custodian of forest certification, advancing responsible forest management through the Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme (MTCS). As part of MTCC’s continuous efforts in strengthening its scheme, contributing to a …

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[Klik untuk versi Bahasa Inggeris] Kepada Ahli Awam / Pihak Berkepentingan Skim Pensijilan Kayu Malaysia (MTCS), Majlis Pensijilan Kayu Malaysia (MTCC), sebagai Badan Penguasa Nasional (NGB) untuk Skim Pensijilan Kayu Malaysia (MTCS), komited dalam memperkukuhkan kredibiliti, keberkesanan, dan ketersampaianMekanisme Pengendalian Aduan dan Penyelesaian Pertikaian MTCS. MTCC kini sedang menjalankan perundingan awam ke atas draf MTCS GD 3003:2025 Mekanisme …

Perundingan Awam: Penambahbaikan Mekanisme Pengendalian Aduan dan Penyelesaian Pertikaian di bawah MTCS Read More »

[Click here for Bahasa Melayu version] Dear Member of the Public / Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme (MTCS) Stakeholder, The Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC), as the National Governing Body (NGB) of the Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme (MTCS), is committed to strengthening the credibility, effectiveness, and accessibility of the MTCS Complaint Handling and Dispute Resolution Mechanism. …

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – April 22, 2025, Earth Day 2025 is here, and this year’s theme “Our Power, Our Planet” shines a spotlight on the importance of renewable energy. While conversations around renewable energy often center on solar and wind technologies, forests have long been humanity’s source of renewable energy. From ancient civilizations to modern …

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