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 part of MTCC’s ongoing commitment to strengthen sustainable forest management practices to ensure long-term sustainable environmental, social, and economic benefits from our forests in Malaysia.
To ensure a transparent and participatory process as outlined in MTCS ST 1001:2021 – Standards Setting Procedures for Forest Management Certification Standards, a multi-stakeholder Standard Review Committee (SRC) will be formed. This committee will be a key platform for enhancing the credibility, inclusivity, and transparency of the MTCS. For your reference, the MTCS ST 1001:2021 document can be accessed here.
Please look forward to our next announcement with further details on the nomination process to ensure you are part of this significant standard review process.
Date: 16 August 2025
