KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 (Bernama) — The Malaysian Timber Council’s (MTC) commitment to sustain the Malaysian timber industry’s strong presence in global markets and foothold as a major revenue generator under the agri-commodities sector in the country has earned the Council an esteemed recognition. MTC was awarded The BrandLaureate Brand of the Year Awards 2022 under the category of BestBrands (Nation’s Pride) for its outstanding contribution in promoting the Malaysian timber industry internationally.
Accepting the Award on behalf of the Council was MTC Chairman Madam Hajah Norrida Yusoff, who was beaming with joy upon receiving the award from the guest-of-honour YBhg. Tan Sri Rainer Althoff, here, on 7 December 2022. “This is such a meaningful recognition. The Council has come such a long way from its days of battling anti-tropical timber campaigns to reviving timber-based businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Hajah Norrida. “Our journey has been a long and arduous one,” she added.
