25% growth in Sabah timber exports in 2021


According to Malaysian Timber Industry Board chairman Hishamuddin Abdul Karim, the board will ensure that the forest plantation development programme, bamboo community farming programme and human capital development continue at its wood industry skills development centre. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, February 11, 2022.

SABAH’S timber exports grew by 25% year-on-year to RM985 million for the January-November 2021 period, contributing about 5% to the country’s total timber exports value of RM19.31 billion.

Malaysian Timber Industry Board (MTIB) chairman Hishamuddin Abdul Karim said the growth was significant despite Malaysia still facing the Covid-19 pandemic.


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