Sheam Satkuru MTC London 26 January 2007 MALAYSIA’S TIMBER INDUSTRY & TIMBER PRODUCTS

Total EU Trade : RM 2.77 Billion

Source: Malaysian Timber Industry Board Malaysia: Major Timber Markets

Malaysia: Export Share of Major Timber Products Source: Malaysian Timber Industry Board

MALAYSIA‘S INTEREST IN FLEGT VPA? Malaysia recognised as advanced in SFM (ITTO) To assert the dedication and sincerety of the Federal Government to prove that all timber produced in Malaysia is legal and sustainable National timber certification scheme (MTCC) already operational to this end To maintain and enhance market access

VPA NEXT STEPS Both parties to develop common understanding on working definition of Legality Malaysia to propose that existing mechanisms in Malaysia to be used as basis for the timber licensing system under the VPA Malaysia fully supports a participatory process and multistakeholder consultations Malaysia to develop a proposal for stakeholder consultations to support the VPA process