Jan 11, 2011

Last 2 weeks, we purchased a few load of very large Yellow Balau logs; which large logs (above 36inch) are getting scarce nowadays. Getting scarce does not mean large logs can no longer be found. Indeed, Malaysia Forestry Department is doing a great job in preserving the rain forest by introducing and enforcing strict policy in giving out forest concession and...

Jan 11, 2011

MGR 1984 EDITION HAS BEEN REVISED Malaysian Timber Industry Board (MTIB) is pleased to announce the release of the new edition of the Malaysian Grading Rules for Sawn Hardwood Timber (MGR). The 2009 Edition supersedes the previous edition and comes into effect from July 2009. The timber fraternity throughout the world is well aware of the MGR and its...

Jan 11, 2011

Illegal logging has been a serious environmental issue for most of timber producing countries. However in Malaysia, the situation is getting better, and illegal logging is under controlled nowadays. Kudos to the rangers in Malaysia Forestry Department! These picture were taken from a neighbouring sawmill that was found procuring and processing logs/timber from...