Current Processes, Consultations and Projects

FSC Malaysia commences the review process of the FSC Forest Stewardship Standard of Malaysia  (FSC-STD-MYS-01.1-2021 EN) in accordance with FSC-STD-60-006 (V1-2) "Process requirements for the development and maintenance of National Forest Stewardship Standards.

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As at 30 April 2024, there are a total of 239 SLIMF group members in this FSC group certificate, with a total of 1,244.32 hectares of rubber plantations held by the smallholders. More group members will be added to the group by the first half of 2024.

25 January 2022 - FSC Malaysia has published its new FSC National Forest Stewardship Standard (NFSS), which now includes requirements for non-timber forest products (NTFP) (e.g. natural rubber/latex), among others

8 July 2021 - i) Report on Formal comments for the revised NFSS of Malaysia

ii) Submission of revised NFSS of Malaysia to FS International on 8 July 2021

1 April 2021 - Public consultation on the National Forest Stewardship Standard of Malaysia

20 December 2021 - FSC International approves the revised National Forest Stewardship Standarf of Malaysia

25 January 2022 - FSC Malaysia published its new FSC National Forest Stewardship Standard (NFSS) (FSC-STD-MYS-01.1-2021 EN)

8 September 2022 - Discussion paper submitted to FSC International and introducing the 18-member Consultative Assembly

3 June 2022 - Introducing the New Technical Facilitator and six Consultative Panel Members; and Announcement of the first CP meeting

8 July 2021 - Open Call for Candidates for the National Consultative Group to develop a National Response to the FSC Policy on Conversion closes today

9 June 2021 - Open Call for Candidates for the National Consultative Group to develop a National Response to the FSC Policy on Conversion

17 May 2021 - National Consultative Group to develop a National Response to the FSC Policy on Conversion