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The Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC) is the scheme owner of the Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme (MTCS). Through the MTCS, MTCC promotes Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) via Forest Management Certification (FMC), covering both natural forests and forest plantations. MTCS provides assurance that forest resources are managed responsibly and sustainably. Background  Following the ongoing developments at …

Public Announcement: Survey on Forest Management Certification Opportunities for Plantation Forests Established Between 2010 – 2020 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.

Today marks a unique global double-header: the International Day of Forests and World Wood Day. For many nations, these are merely dates on the calendar, but in Malaysia, they serve as a profound testament to a national success story—one defined by visionary leadership and an unwavering commitment to sustainable forestry. With 5.92 million hectares of MTCS/PEFC-certified forests, Malaysia is the top-certified country in …

A Tale of Two Birthdays: International Day of Forests and World Wood Day and Why Certified Wood is Malaysia’s Most Strategic Asset 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.

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.

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, …

Announcement: Transfer of Ownership of ACB-FMC Documents and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for ACB-FMC Documents Read More »

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.

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 …

Chain of Custody and EUDR Initial Training Read More »

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 …

Chain of Custody and EUDR Refresher Training Read More »