Highlights of the Malaysian National Timber Industry Policy, 2009 - 2020

摘要

Malaysia is a major producer and exporter of sawntimber, plywood, medium density fibreboard, particleboard, flooring, doors and other panel and joinery products in the international market. In 2008, export of timber and timber products contributed toabout RM 22.5 billion1 or 3.3 percent of the total export earnings of RM 674 billion and is one of the major revenue contributors to the economy. The timber industry has also provided employment to an estimated 300,000 workers.