Timber And Plantation Companies in Malaysia

TIMBER AND PLANTATION COMPANIES IN MALAYSIA

Malaysia is one of the world’s leading producers and exporters of tropical timber and palm oil. The country’s forest Plantation area is estimated at 8.6 million hectares with more than 60% of the total forest Plantation area under the management of Timber and Plantation Companies.

There are currently more than 100 Timber and Plantation Companies operating in Malaysia, with the majority of them being small and medium-sized enterprises. The top 20 Timber and Plantation Companies in Malaysia account for about 85% of the total planted area in the country.

The Timber and Plantation Companies in Malaysia are involved in a wide range of activities including forest management, logging, wood processing, and the production of palm oil and other plantation crops.

The Malaysian Timber Industry Board (MTIB) is the statutory body responsible for the promotion and development of the timber industry in Malaysia. The Board provides assistance and support to the Timber and Plantation Companies in Malaysia in the form of training, research and development, marketing, and financial assistance.