Announcement

The Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC) has officially assumed ownership of the Accredited Certification Body – Forest Management Certification (ACB-FMC) documents from the Department of Standards Malaysia (DSM). This transfer, completed on 14 March 2025, ensures streamlined governance as we transition toward new international standards. Key Changes & Background Natural Forest Forest Plantation Implications for Certification Bodies (CBs) For further information, …

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The Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC) is the scheme owner of the Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme (MTCS). MTCC announces the commencement of the periodic revision of the MTCS ST 1002:2021 (Malaysian Criteria and Indicators for Sustainable Forest Management) and MTCS ST 1003:2021 (Group Forest Management Certification). As part of this revision process, a Standard Review …

Public Announcement: Revision of the MTCS ST 1002:2021 and MTCS ST 1003:2021 and the Composition Standard Review Committee (SRC) Read More »

This notice from the Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC) serves to clarify the requirements for the on-site verification of Removal Passes at Forest Checking Stations (FCS) during MTCS/PEFC Chain of Custody (CoC) audits. This clarification is issued to ensure immediate, consistent implementation across all Certification Bodies operating under the MTCS/PEFC framework.

Kuala Lumpur, 11 November 2025 – The Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC) today announced the formal decision by the Government of the Netherlands to affirm the admitted status of the Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme (MTCS) and the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) International under its stringent Dutch Timber Procurement Policy (TPP). In …

Netherlands Government Upholds Recognition of the Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme (MTCS) Following Conclusive TPAC Review Read More »

Dear Member of the Public / Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme (MTCS) Stakeholder,  The Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC) is pleased to announce that nomination is now open for the Standard Review Committee (SRC). This is a crucial opportunity to contribute to the future of sustainable forest management in Malaysia. As part of the five-yearly review …

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Since 1999, the Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC) has been advancing sustainable forest management through the Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme (MTCS). Following the scheme’s last re-endorsement in 2021 by the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC), MTCS standards are now undergoing a review for re-endorsement to align with national and international requirements. This is a …

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[Klik untuk versi Bahasa Inggeris] Kuala Lumpur, 13 Jun 2025 – Majlis Pensijilan Kayu Malaysia (MTCC) dengan sukacitanya memaklumkan bahawa Laporan Dapatan, Syor dan Tindakan daripada Lawatan Lapangan PEFC-MTCC 2025 kini telah diterbitkan secara rasmi oleh Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) dan boleh diakses oleh semua pihak berkepentingan serta mana-mana pihak yang berminat. Laporan ini boleh dimuat turun melalui laman …

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[Click here for Bahasa Melayu version] Kuala Lumpur, 13 June 2025 – The Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC) is pleased to announce that the “Outputs, Recommendations and Action Report from the PEFC-MTCC Field Visit 2025” has been officially published by the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC), and is now available to all stakeholders and interested parties. The report …

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[Klik untuk versi Bahasa Inggeris] Kepada Ahli Awam / Pihak Berkepentingan Skim Pensijilan Kayu Malaysia (MTCS), Merujuk kepada pengumuman awal bertarikh 2 Mei 2025, Majlis Pensijilan Kayu Malaysia (MTCC) ingin memaklumkan bahawa tempoh perundingan awam bagi draf MTCS GD 3003:2025 Mekanisme Pengendalian Aduan dan Penyelesaian Pertikaian – yang pada asalnya dijadualkan berakhir pada 31 Mei 2025, telah dilanjutkan sehingga 30 …

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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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