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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 …

More oil palm stem recycling needed: Malaysia minister

18-01-2018
Malaysia, oil palm, research, commodities

Prototype of a panel made of recycled oil palm revealed at LIGNA 2017. The research project was a collaboration between Malaysia and Germany's universities as well as companies Jowat, Minda Industrieanlagen, Möhringer, Leitz, Oberkochen, Boehlerit and Palmwood R+D, Freiburg. Rather than discarding them, unused oil palm stems can …

Malaysia closes 2017 with expectations for a good year

04-01-2018
Malaysia, wood exports

The value of wood product exports from Malaysia jumped from RM20.79 billion in 2014 to RM22.15 billion in 2015 before taking a slight dip last year to RM22.11 billion. The domestic market in 2016 was worth another RM18 billion bringing the total value of output to around RM40 billion. For 2017, the value of wood product exports up to June was …

Editor’s pickMalaysian exports of wood products expected to rise in 2017

25-12-2017
Malaysia exports, furniture, 2017

Malaysian-designed furniture at this year's MIFF. Image credit: Turnstone Singapore Malaysia’s exports of wood products are forecast to rise to RM23 Bn this year, up from RM21.86 Bn last year, according to the Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities. Deputy Minister Nasrun Datu Mansur said the government will do all it can to …

Editor’s pickA manufacturer’s guide to American softwoods

07-11-2017
US Softwoods, SEC, MWIA, Malaysia Wood Industries Association

In October, the wood and wood products sector in Malaysia was treated to a day of learning about American softwoods. The info session should give furniture manufacturers more options when selecting species for their next project. Participants taking a closer look at the different softwood species and grades The Malaysia Technical Assistance …

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Tag: Malaysia

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

More oil palm stem recycling needed: Malaysia minister

Malaysia closes 2017 with expectations for a good year

Editor’s pickMalaysian exports of wood products expected to rise in 2017

Editor’s pickA manufacturer’s guide to American softwoods

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