May 2004

Malaysian Delegation To Meet UK Trade

A delegation representing the Malaysian Timber Council (MTC) and the Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC) will be meeting with key members of the UK importing trade on Monday 21 June to discuss certification developments in Malaysia and to update the Timber Trade Federation on issues affecting the forest products sector.

Andy Roby the TTF’s CSR Adviser said, “ We will also be discussing the EU Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade process, the EU trade’s response to this, the TTF’s Code of Conduct and the implications for the Malaysian timber industry.  We will also discuss opportunities for greater co-operation between the TTF, the MTC and the MTCC.  We have a full agenda and look forward to building on our already positive relations with Malaysia “   

The Malaysian delegation will include the Chairman of the MTC, Tunku Osman Ahmad, the MTC’s Chief Executive Dato’ Ismail Awang, the MTCC’s Chairman Dato’ Dr Freezailah and the MTTC Chief Executive, Mr Chew Lye Teng.   Mrs Fatima Raya Nasron, Under Secretary at the newly formed Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities will also be part of the Malaysian delegation. 

For further information contact Andy Roby on 020 7839 1891 or at ajroby@ttf.co.uk