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MTC makes timber sourcing easier

03-10-2018
Malaysian Timber Council, timber sourcing

The Malaysian Timber Council (MTC) has been facilitating members of the local timber industry to identify new sources of raw material supply since 1993. Over the years, sourcing of raw materials and business missions have been mounted to countries like Lao DPR, Cambodia, Thailand, China, Canada, Indonesia, Brazil and New Zealand, as well as to …

Indonesia overtakes Malaysia as key exporter of plywood to Japan

20-09-2018
Malaysia, Indonesia, plywood exports, Japan, tropical logs, Sarawak

KUCHING: Indonesia has taken over Malaysia as the top exporter of plywood to Japan, the main export market for both countries. This June is the first month in recent years which saw the volume of Indonesia’s plywood exports to Japan surpass that of Malaysia’s. Figures from the Japan Finance Ministry revealed that the country imported …

Editor’s pickHow robots will win over the future

14-08-2018
ABB, Schuler Consulting, Malaysia, Robotics, Challenges in manufacturing, industry 4.0, Production Data generation, automated Business Processes

By Bjorn Henseler, Schuler Consulting Malaysia’s furniture industry players spent a day at ABB to understand how robotics can facilitate challenges in production. Today, the end-consumer’s demand for customised furniture is what’s making up most of the orders. The number of furniture per order has also gone down, …

Editor’s pickMTC appoints new Chairman

07-08-2018
Malaysian Timber Council, MTC, Chairman

Dato’ Low Kian Chuan has been appointed the new Chairman of the Malaysian Timber Council (MTC), effective 27 July 2018, succeeding Dato’ Gooi Hoe Hin. Low, 58, who holds a Bachelor of Economics and an Advanced Diploma in Business Administration from the Wilfrid Laurier University, Canada, started his career in the timber industry by …

Editor’s pickMalaysia: Timber exports to increase by five per cent

14-05-2018
Malaysia, Sylva Wood

Malaysia's rich forest resource is certified under the Malaysian Timber Certification Council and endorsed by the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification. Timber exports from Malaysia are forecasted to increase by five per cent this year, from RM23.22 billion in 2017, supported by high demand from Japan, U.S., Europe, Australia and …

Editor’s pickMTCC joins global communities in celebrating International Day of Forests

22-03-2018
MTCC, Malaysia, timber

Cover image: Tan Ee Long, first prize in MTCC Photography Contest 2017. The United Nations International Day of Forests, designated on 21 March, is dedicated to awareness of how forests sustain and protect us. The theme for 2018 is “Forests and Sustainable Cities”, emphasising the need to “make cities greener, healthier, …

MTC appoints Richard Yu as CEO

20-03-2018
MTC, Richard Yu, Malaysia, timber

The Malaysian Timber Council has appointed Richard Yu Tuan Chong as Chief Executive Officer effective 13 March 2018. MTC Chairman Dato’ Gooi Hoe Hin said Yu’s appointment was unanimously decided by the MTC Board of Trustees with the approval of the Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities, Datuk Seri Mah Siew Keong. Yu …

Editor’s pickLet wood be wood: Azman Md Nor

12-03-2018
Malaysia, architect, Azman, Malaysian Wood Awards

Malaysian architect Azman Md Nor is a huge fan of wood. He is quietly championing this material in his country, but the lack of skilled craftsmen and quality timber, he says, is hindering progress. Timber is experiencing a renaissance in Southeast Asia as local architects return to their roots, drawing inspiration from the traditional kampong …

Malaysia’s exports up 19% but businesses concerned rising Ringgit will affect sales this year

22-02-2018
ITTO, Malaysia, exports

Malaysia’s exports rose almost 19 per cent in 2017 compared to a year earlier, the fastest pace of expansion since 2005. For the ninth consecutive year, China was again Malaysia’s main trading partner. Last year, Malaysia’s exports to China rose by almost a third while imports jumped 15 per cent. Of concern to exporters is the …

Editor’s pickWorld Bank: Malaysia’s economic growth accelerates to 5.8% in 2017

22-01-2018
Malaysia, World Bank, report

Kuala Lumpur Growth in Malaysia accelerated through 2017 with year-on-year growth projected at 5.8 per cent — the country’s highest annual growth rate since 2014. The country’s growth is expected to remain strong, projected at 5.2 per cent for 2018, according to the Malaysia Economic Monitor, a World Bank report. Accelerated …

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Tag: Malaysia

MTC makes timber sourcing easier

Indonesia overtakes Malaysia as key exporter of plywood to Japan

Editor’s pickHow robots will win over the future

Editor’s pickMTC appoints new Chairman

Editor’s pickMalaysia: Timber exports to increase by five per cent

Editor’s pickMTCC joins global communities in celebrating International Day of Forests

MTC appoints Richard Yu as CEO

Editor’s pickLet wood be wood: Azman Md Nor

Malaysia’s exports up 19% but businesses concerned rising Ringgit will affect sales this year

Editor’s pickWorld Bank: Malaysia’s economic growth accelerates to 5.8% in 2017

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