PETALING JAYA: With the global economy expected to grow at an unprecedented rate, alongside rapid urbanisation and a rising population, a significant challenge the world currently faces is sustaining such growth through practices that can prove more beneficial for the people and planet.
KUALA LUMPUR: Continuous awareness and alignment with the government and all other stakeholders need to be done to ensure the sustainability of the Malaysian timber industry during this era of rapid change, said Malaysian Wood Moulding and Joinery Council (MWMJC) chairman George Yap, who is also a trustee of the Malaysian Timber Council and board member of the Malaysian Timber Industry Board.