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INTRODUCTIONAGENCY / COUNCIL / SUBSIDIARYSERVICESLIST OF ACTSPROGRAMMEINTERNATIONAL COOPERATIONINDUSTRIES PERFORMANCEFAQCONTACT US

INTRODUCTION

 

  • Malaysia's timber industry is the third most important commodity sub-sector after oil palm and rubber.
  • Timber commodity sector is governed by National Agricommodity Policy (DAKN).
  • Among the timber products produced include sawn timber, panel products (plywood, fiberboard, chipboard), floors, doors and other joinery products.
  • The export target of timber and timber products by 2021 is RM23 billion.

 Data Export Target

 

 

AGENCY, COUNCIL AND SUBSIDIARY UNDER SUPERVISION OF THE MINISTRY

 

Agency and Council

 

 

LINK TO PORTAL AGENCIES

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PROGRAMME

 

There are various programs held to boost the activities of the timber sector. These include:

  • Bumiputera Economic Empowerment
  • Forest Plantation Development Programme
  • Timber Exhibition
  • Furniture design competition
  • World Bamboo Day (WBD)
  • International Conferences/Forums/Meetings i.e. Forum on Forestry etc.

Program 7

 

Program 8

INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

  • International Tropical Timber Organisation (ITTO)
  • United Nations Forum on Forest (UNFF)
  • APEC Experts Group on Illegal Logging and Associated Trade (APEC EGILAT)
  • Malaysia-Australia Agriculture Cooperation Working Group (MAACWG)
  • Forest Law Enforcement Governance and Trade Voluntary Partnership Agreement (FLEGT-VPA)
  • Expert Group for Sustainable Forest Management under Malaysia-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (MJEPA)
  • ASEAN Senior Officials on Forestry (ASOF)
  • ASEAN Working Group on Forest Product Development (AWG-FPD)
  • Forestry and Timber Technical Working Group (FTTWG)
  • ASEAN Working Group on Forest Management (AWG-FM)
  • Economic and Technical Missions

 

Int. Cooperation

 

INDUSTRIES PERFORMANCE

BI Industries Performance

 

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

 

1. Where to apply for soft loans under PPLH?

All applications must be submitted to Forest Plantation Development Sdn. Bhd. (FPDSB); a special purpose vehicle established to manage matters pertaining PPLH.

 

2. What are the selected species under PPLH?

There are 11 selected species under PPLH which include Rubberwood, Acacia, Kelempayan/ Laran, Batai, Teak, Binuang, Khaya, Sentang, Bamboo, Paulownia and Eucalyptus spp.

 

3. Who can be contacted to obtain certification services for timber resources?

In order to get advice on timber certification, you can contact the Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC) at 03-21612298 or e-mail to info [AT] mtcc [DOT] com [DOT] my

 

4. Why is MYTLAS's license necessary for timber exports to the international market?

The MYTLAS is supported by the Government of Malaysia in ensuring that timber and timber products exported from Malaysia are produced in line with the applicable national laws and legislation, as required by the European Union Timber Regulation (EUTR).

 

 

For more information on the Timber Industry please contact:

 

TIMBER, TOBACCO AND KENAF INDUSTRIES DEVELOPMENT DIVISION (KTK)
Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities (MPIC)
Level 3, Block B, Menara Tulus
No. 22 Persiaran Perdana, Presint 3
62100 Putrajaya
Office No.: 603-8892 1611     Fax No : 603-8892 1702
Email : ktk [AT] mpic [DOT] gov [DOT] my