MTCC as the Secretariat is pleased to announce that the process for the formation of the 15-member Standards Review Committee (SRC) for the review of the MC&I(Forest Plantations) has been completed. The SRC is the main body responsible for the review of the MC&I(Forest Plantations) and serves as the multi-stakeholder “Forum” comprising representatives that has …
“There are tremendous opportunities for stakeholders in Asia to contribute to sustainable forest management in Asia, for both forest managers as well as companies along the timber value chain,” said Ben Gunneberg, PEFC Secretary General. “As forest certification has yet to fully penetrate the Asian market and new approaches are required to strengthen market demand, …
MICCOS 2013 is the premier event on Malaysian Commodities. It is a biennial event organised by the Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities and its agencies to bring together major industry players and entrepreneurs in the commodities sector to publicise the latest products and technologies, as well as employment opportunities, in this sector. Come & …
MICCOS 2013 – Malaysia International Commodity Conference & Showcase Read More »
The social aspects of forest management are an important consideration in the forest management standard (MC&I) used under the MTCS. The MC&I requires the FMU managers to consult the people and groups directly affected by the forest management operations, to evaluate the social impacts of these operations, and to incorporate the results of the evaluation …
The Statement on Rubberwood Products issued by MTIB (which was issued by MTCC prior to August 2011) basically provides information to buyers that the rubberwood products of the said company are processed or manufactured from rubberwood logs harvested from rubber plantations which are managed through systematic planting and replanting programmes, and that the trees are …
Clarification on Statement on Rubberwood Products issued by MTIB Read More »
In line with the Proposed Process and Timelines for the Review of the MC&I(Forest Plantations), the first 60-day Public Comment on the MC&I(Forest Plantations) was conducted from 15 January to 16 March 2013. However, to accommodate the request from some stakeholder groups, the public comment period was extended to 1 April 2013. Comments and proposals …
Summary of First Public Comment on Review of MC&I(Forest Plantations) Read More »
This reminder serves to inform all stakeholder groups that we are more than half way through and will soon be reaching the deadline for the first 60-day public comment period for the review of the MC&I(Forest Plantations) which has commenced on 15 January and will end on 16 March 2013. MTCC as the Secretariat facilitating the review …
REMINDER: Review of MC&I(Forest Plantations) – First Public Comment Read More »
In line with our earlier announcement related to the above matter, the Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC) is hereby putting forward the MC&I(Forest Plantations) which is the forest management standard used for the certification of forest plantations under the Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme (MTCS), for a 60-day public comment period that starts from 15 January …
PEFC is calling for proposals for the 2013 PEFC Collaboration Fund. This PEFC Annual Collaboration Fund seeks to support PEFC members and partner organizations in their dedicated efforts to improve forest management and expand forest certification around the world. The fund is open to PEFC members and other non-profit organizations who are encouraged to submit …
PEFC Collaboration Fund – 2013 Call for Proposals Read More »
MTCC bids farewell to Mr. Chew Lye Teng, the founding Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the MTCC who retires on 31 December 2012. Prior to his appointment as the CEO of MTCC in 1999, Mr. Chew served the Malaysian Timber Industry Board (MTIB) for 25 years from 1974 to 1998 in various capacities, including as …
