Serdang, Oct 2021 - A courtesy call was held by the management members of INTROP, UPM to the Office of the Director General of MTIB in Cheras. The visit was accompanied by 5 members of INTROP management led by the Director of INTROP, Prof. Ts Dr Khalina Abdan and on behalf of MTIb 5 officers joined the meeting led by the Director General of MTIB, Tn Hj Mahpar Atan.

Discussions revolved around issues and obstacles faced by the industry as well as various potential collaborations that can help the development and progress of the Malaysian timber industry towards the Vision of Shared Prosperity 2030.

Various plans for cooperation and collaboration was discussed especially to develop the bamboo industry, strengthen the use of oil palm trunk for value-added products as well as human capital development in various timber sub-sectors.

It is hoped that this visit will help the Malaysian timber industry sector to continue to thrive and will be globally competitive.

Date of Input: 01/11/2021 | Updated: 01/11/2021 | norfaryanti