Loggers & Growers Of Timber Companies in Malaysia

The Malaysian timber industry is an important contributor to the country’s economy, with the sector generating RM12.4 billion (US$3.4 billion) in revenue in 2016. The industry employs around 300,000 people, with the majority of workers employed in the logging and sawmilling sub-sectors.

Timber companies in Malaysia are classified as either loggers or growers. Loggers are companies that harvest timber from natural forests, while growers are companies that cultivate timber on plantations.

The Malaysian timber industry is regulated by the Malaysian Timber Industry Board (MTIB), which is responsible for issuing licenses and regulating the industry. Timber companies must obtain a license from the MTIB in order to operate in Malaysia.

The Malaysian government is the largest owner of timberland in the country, with around 50% of all timberland being owned by the government or government-linked companies. The remaining 50% is owned by private companies and individuals.

The majority of timber harvested in Malaysia is used for the production of sawnwood, which is used in the construction, furniture, and packaging industries. Malaysia is the world’s leading exporter of sawnwood, with exports valued at RM7.3 billion (US$2