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Chua said ocean freight for certain destinations have spiked by 300% to more than 500%.
WHILE government policies and laws are key towards facilitating a healthy industry, the role of industry associations are also undeniably important in helping to ensure that regulatory measures support the growth of the industry as well.
For the Timber Exporter’s Association of Malaysia (TEAM), which was established in 1955 with approximately 680 members, it aims to distill the feedback of industry players into a single, concerted voice to liaise with the government on policy and regulatory issues related to timber.
According to its president Chua Song Fong, apart from furniture, most of the other sectors within the timber industry have seen a drop in business since the pandemic’s outbreak.