The Malaysian timber industry contributed 1.6% to GDP in 2019, accounting for RM22.5 billion in exports. With so many industries disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic, and with support growing for sustainability measures worldwide, how will the timber industry survive? We speak to newly minted CEO of the Malaysian Timber Council, Muhtar Suhaili.

<p>The Malaysian timber industry contributed 1.6% to GDP in 2019, accounting for RM22.5 billion in exports.&nbsp;With so many industries disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic, and with support growing for sustainability measures worldwide, how will the timber industry survive? We speak to newly minted CEO of the Malaysian Timber Council, Muhtar Suhaili.</p>

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