​Malaysia is one of the top wood product exporters in the world, with wooden furniture, plywood and sawn timber forming the majority of the items.
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As a member of the International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO), it means that Malaysia’s timber policies and practices are in line with the ITTO Objective 2000. To be recognised by an international body for sustainable forestry management practices which were developed locally in 1901 intimates that sustainable forestry practices are more than adherence to legislation, it is a tradition. 

Having a certification scheme is great, but enforcement is always the tricky bit. Amidst the rage against illegal logging, displacement of aboriginal people and animals, it is worth taking note that under the new government, the military, police, customs border patrol and even bush rangers have been ordered to come together and pool their resources to enforce the laws protecting the environment, human & animal trafficking as well as illegal logging.
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The Malaysian Timber Council has a database of forestry product suppliers who practise sustainable forestry management, so buyers can contact them for accredited & above-board timber and wood suppliers. You may have to pay a little more, but you know that you are funding the future of the local forests and helping Mother Nature maintain the equilibrium between commerce and conservation.

Timeless, warm and eye catching at the same time. That’s just how characteristic wooden furniture and flooring are. The natural grains on the wood create the uniqueness of each piece, adding to its sophisticated yet simple elegance. Given that wood surfaces can be modified by just changing the finish, they can take on different looks to revitalize their beauty.

With growing pressure to reduce the carbon footprint of the built environment, building designers are increasingly being called upon to balance functionality and cost objectives with reduced environmental impact. Wood is a cost-effective material and a renewable resource that can help to achieve that balance. Here are 5 major reasons to go for wood*:

1. Unlimited supply. Wood products are produced from trees, a naturally renewable resource
2. Cost. Wood can be a suitable replacement in applications that use concrete, masonry and steel, and is frequently quicker and easier to erect, especially in tight job sites.
3. Sustainability. Wood products are carbon-efficient and typically more sustainable than comparable materials.
4. Aesthetics. Left exposed, wood structural elements offer impressive visuals that accentuate a project’s design.
5. Safety. Design and engineering analysis, along with supporting research, shows that wood meets and often surpasses building code requirements for fire, seismic performance and wind resistance.

*Sourced from www.thinkwood.com 

Alien Logistics  is well versed in the wood & timber import/export procedures - for Malaysia. Work with us to avoid unnecessary worms coming out of the woodworks. Let's get talking!