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Contest Seeks Stunning Images and Short Videos of Malaysian Forests Kuala Lumpur, 3 September 2018– The MTCC Photography Contest 2018 has finalised its judging panel with Malaysian photographer, writer and educator, Azul Adnan, filling up a spot as guest judge. Azul’s passion and talent for photography has landed his captivating photos on the websites of …

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The Third Meeting of the SRC was held from 17-18 July 2018 in Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan. The Meeting which was attended by a total of 21 participants comprising Members, Alternate Members and Observers continued deliberation on the working draft that contained a streamlined requirements of both the MC&I(Natural Forest) and MC&I Forest Plantation.v2.  The …

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Kuala Lumpur, 2 August – The Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC) welcomes Datuk K. Yogeesvaran as its new Chairman.  The appointment comes into effect on 27 July 2018. MTCC CEO Yong Teng Koon said, “We are very honoured to have Datuk Yogeesvaran as our new Chairman as he brings with him a great wealth of …

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“Further uptake for Forest Management Certification In Line With State Government’s Pledge to Promote Sustainable Forestry” Kuala Lumpur, 30 July 2018– The Sapulut Forest Management Unit (FMU),  managed by Sapulut Forest Development Sdn Bhd (Sapulut) became the third FMU in Sabah to be awarded the forest management certification under the Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme (MTCS). …

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Congratulations to Linau Forest Management Unit (Linau FMU) for being awarded the Certificate for Forest Management (Natural Forest) under the Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme (MTCS) by SIRIM QAS International Sdn Bhd on 16 July 2018. The certificate is valid for three years subject to the FMU’s continued compliance to the requirements of the certification standard …

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Auditor Training Course on Forest Management Certification under the Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme (MTCS), 9 – 12 July 2018, Kuantan, Pahang MTCC in collaboration with the Forestry Department Peninsular Malaysia (FDPM) organised an Auditor Training Course on Forest Management Certification under the MTCS on 9 to 12 July 2018 in Kuantan, Pahang. The course was …

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MTCC CEO Yong and guest speaker Ar Ahmad Asmadi from Ahmad Asmadi Architecture addressed some 132 students from the Faculty of Built Environment, Tunku Abdul Rahman University College (TAR UC) on 16 July 2018.  The education talk was organized by MTCC to raise the awareness of the architecture students on the importance of sustainable forest …

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The Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC) congratulates YB Teresa Kok on her appointment as the Minister of Primary Industries, and YB Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin as the Deputy Minister on 2 July 2018. The Board of Trustees and management team of MTCC look forward to working closely with YB Teresa Kok and YB Shamsul Iskandar …

CONGRATULATIONS TO YB TERESA KOK ON HER APPOINTMENT AS MINISTER AND YB SHAMSUL ISKANDAR HJ MOHD AKIN AS DEPUTY MINISTER OF PRIMARY INDUSTRIES Read More »

The Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC) announced the appointment of Mr Dzul Affandi Mat Noor as its new Public Relations and Marketing Manager with effect from 2 July, replacing Mr Rajan Samikannoo, Senior Manager for PR and Marketing, who retired on 30 June 2018. Dzul holds a Bachelor Degree in Social Science (Communications) from Universiti …

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MTCC is pleased to announce that Sapulut Forest Management Unit 14 (Sapulut FMU14) and Kapit FMU became the latest FMUs to be awarded the Certificate for Forest Management (Natural Forest) on 11 June 2018 following successful certification audits conducted by SIRIM QAS International Sdn Bhd. The Certificate is valid for three years, subject to continued …

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