MTIB TECHNICAL SEMINAR 2007

 

Introduction

The timber industry is an important resource-based industry in Malaysia and continues to play an important role in its socio-economic development. In 2006, the export of timber and timber products totalled RM 23.4 billion, registering a 10.4% increase over 2005. Of the total, furniture constituted over RM 7 billion worth of exports in the year.

With the acceleration in globalization, coupled with integration of markets, harmonization of standards are taking centre stage. Therefore, standardization activities undertaken regionally and internationally will enhance competitiveness in the timber industry.

Today, the ability to comply with change to standards, regulations and codes is important to ensure market access. Timely updates on all the key changes and proposals will enable the industry to make the most of opportunities.

This seminar, held in conjunction with MICCOS 2007 will update participants on current developments that affect the industry, in particular, standardization efforts and latest research findings with regards to timber.

Objective

• To provide an avenue for the industry to exchange information with research institutions
• To inform the media and banking fraternity on current trends in the timber industry
• To update the industry on latest research findings by UPM and UiTM
• To heighten awareness on the importance of international standards for timber and timber products
• To disseminate information on latest updates on Building Laws in Japan and standards imposed by overseas markets on Malaysian timber products

Some tentative seminar highlights

• Standardisation Activities at National, Regional and International Levels for Timber and Timber Products by Pn. Roslina Idris, MTIB
• Japan Building Standards Law - Its Impact on Malaysian Plywood Trade by Sarawak Timber Association (STA)
• Updates on International Standards & Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) by Department of Agriculture
• New Requirements for Plywood Import by Taiwan by Dr. Rahim Sudin, FRIM
• Biocomposites - Vast Potential for Growth by Pn Loke Sim Wah, MTIB
• Biocomposite Material Processing Technology by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Paridah Tahir, INTROP, UPM
• Drying of Rubberwood – Some Developments by En. A. Singaram, MTIB
• Technology Utilisation Among SME Furniture Enterprises in Malaysia by Cik Khatijah Ibrahim, UPM
• MDF Machining : Increasing Tool Wear Resistance Through the Application of Refrigerated Air and Cryogenic Treatment by Cik Judith Gisip, UiTM

Who should attend?

Key personnel in the timber and related business involved in manufacturing and exporting, SMEs, Trade Associations, Consultants, Financial Institutions Universities, and Government Officials.

Seminar information

Language : The seminar will be conducted in English
Registration : By 29 June 2007
Get the brochure here.

Website: www.mtib.gov.my @ www.miccos.com.my

 

Organised by Malaysian Timber Industry Board, (MTIB) in collaboration with UPM & UiTM

For further information please contact:

Pn. Syafinaz Abd Rashad / Pn.Noor Asiyah Hassan
Malaysian Timber Industry Board
Tel: 03-9282 2235 / Fax : 03-9285 1477
E-mail: syafinaz@mtib.gov.my dan asiyah@mtib.gov.my