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.
Dear Member of the Public / Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme (MTCS) Stakeholder, The Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC) is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the PEFC-recognised Chain of Custody (CoC) and EUDR Due Diligence System (DDS) Initial Training, which will be held online on 10–11 December 2025. The initial training is intended for new …
Dear Member of the Public / Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme (MTCS) Stakeholder, The Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC) is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the PEFC-recognised Chain of Custody (COC) and EUDR Due Diligence System (DDS) Refresher Training, which will be held online on 17–18 December 2025. This refresher training is intended for …
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 …
MAEKO Founder and CEO, Chelsea Chee, and MTCC CEO, Dr. Farrah Shameen Mohamad Ashray mark the signing of a collaboration between MTCC and MAEKO at IGEM 2025 to advance sustainable timber and zero-waste innovation. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – 16 October, 2025 – The Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC) and Mentari Alam Eko (M) Sdn Bhd (MAEKO) …
MTCC CEO, Dr. Farrah Shameen Mohamad Ashray receives the Certificate of Recognition from Datuk Dr. Ching Thoo A/L Kim, marking the renewal of MTCC’s role as a MyHIJAU Verification Partner at IGEM 2025 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – 16 October, 2025 – The Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC) reaffirmed its long-standing collaboration with the Malaysian Green Technology …
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Click to download the briefing poster The Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC) invites you to a briefing on MTCS/PEFC Chain of Custody Certification under the Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme (MTCS) titled From Forest to Market: How Certification Supports Sustainable Trade. The briefing will cover key topics such as updates on MTCS and PEFC, certification procedures and …
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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 …
The Malaysian Timber Certification Council is pleased to announce that Bahau Kayo Forest Management Unit (FMU) managed by Shin Yang Sdn. Bhd. has been awarded the Certificate for Forest Management (Natural Forest) on 18 July 2025. The certificate is valid for five years, subject to continued compliance based on yearly surveillance audits. The certification audit …
