MTC GREEN INITIATIVES
FOR PURCHASE OF ELECTRIC FORKLIFT ("EF")
GUIDELINES
A. INTRODUCTION
The Malaysian Timber Council (MTC) expanded its assistance programme by introducing MTC Green Incentives programme for the Purchase of Electric Forklift (“EF”) to assist the timber industry in the adoption of green technology to enhance its competitiveness.
B. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
1. The company shall be incorporated in Malaysia and based in Peninsular Malaysia, installed with wood-based manufacturing facilities and in operation for at least three (3) years.
2. The eligibility is also extended to timber trading companies with warehousing facilities.
3. The company shall be a Malaysian-owned company (with at least 51% of shareholding).
4. The company shall be a member of any one (1) of the following six (6) timber associations:
• Malaysian Wood Industries Association (MWIA);
• The Timber Exporters' Association of Malaysia (TEAM);
• The Malaysian Panel-Products Manufacturers' Association (MPMA);
• Malaysian Wood Moulding and Joinery Council (MWMJC);
• MMalaysian Furniture Council (MFC); and
• Persatuan Pengusaha Kayu-kayan dan Perabot Bumiputra Malaysia (PEKA)
[Association of Malaysian Bumiputera Timber and Furniture Entrepreneurs]
5. SMEs with common shareholders having different core businesses may apply, with a reimbursable amount up to RM100,000.
6. SMEs with common shareholders with similar core businesses may apply and share the eligible incentive.
7. Companies that have received other grant or subsidy for the procurement of the same equipment from other government or government-linked agencies are not eligible.
8. All applicants to be in full compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) regulations. According to the OSHA Order 1997, the woodworking industry, involving activities like cutting, sawing, planing, and shaping, is required to appoint a Safety and Health Officer (SHO) for each workplace with more than 100 employees.
9. Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 (OSHA 1994):
• Section 30(1)(a) mandates a Safety and Health Committee for workplaces with 40 or more employees.
• Section 29A(1) requires an Occupational Safety and Health Coordinator (OSH Coordinator) for workplaces with 5 or more employees, unless an SHO is already mandated.
C. REIMBURSEMENT RATE
• SMEs and Non-SMEs: 20% of the cost of EF limited to a maximum of RM10,000 per company/group of companies (one-off).
• Note:
1. Cumulative eligibility for Green Initiatives (APC, SPS, EF and BESS) is limited to RM50,000 per company/group of companies (one-off).
2. Participants of the MTC Timber Sustainability Programme (TSP) beginning 2025 will be provided with an additional one-off allocation of RM20,000 per company/group of companies starting in 2026.
E. APPLICATION
1. Register for an account at MTC IAP Portal: iap.mtc.com.my. Once the account registration is approved, the applicant will receive an email notification and instructions to log into the Portal.
2. Applying company shall complete their company profile in the online portal, with the following supporting documents (with certified true copy stamped and signed on front page only):
• Section 78 as per the Companies Act 2016 OR Form 24 as per the Companies Act 1965;
• Section 58 as per the Companies Act 2016 OR Form 49 as per the Companies Act 1965;
• Latest Form of Annual Return; and
• Latest Audited Accounts.
3. Applying company with existing account in the portal shall log in and update their company profile. The company profile can be updated at any time and should be kept up to date for MTC’s evaluation.
4. Completed Application Form shall be submitted to MTC within thirty (30) days after purchasing of EF together with the following supporting documents (with certified true copy stamped and signed on front page only):
1) Purchase Order/Sales Contract;
2) Delivery Order;
3) Brochure and technical specification of the new EF; and
4) Documents evidencing compliance with the OSHA.
5. An Acknowledgement of Application Letter with a Reimbursement Checklist will be issued by MTC to successful Applicant that has submitted complete supporting documents.
F. REIMBURSEMENT
1. Submission for reimbursement (with full supporting documents) must reach MTC within 30 days from the date of the Acknowledgement of Application Letter from MTC.
2. Submission of documents (with certified true copies stamped and signed on the front page only) required include:
1) Supplier’s Invoice;
2) Proof of payment to the supplier;
3) Photos of the purchased EF;
4) Certificate(s) of Attendance for recognised forklift operation training programmes; and
5) Company Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Disclosure Statement for EF.
3. Upon submission of complete reimbursement documents, MTC will carry out a due diligence audit (DDA) either on site or remotely to assess and examine the EF purchased (if required).
4. Late submission for reimbursement later than 30 days from the date of the Acknowledgement of Approval Letter from MTC will not be considered by MTC.
5. Approval for reimbursement of any Incentives under this Programme is at the sole discretion of MTC subject to any application for reimbursement supported by credible and non-misleading requisite documentation as stipulated herein.
6. The financial incentive provided is on a first-come, first-served basis, until the budget allocation is completely utilised.
G. NON-COMPLIANCE (PENALTY)
In the event of non-compliance with any of the provisions contained herein, the company must refund in full the disbursement amounts to MTC within fourteen (14) calendar days from the receipt of a written notice from MTC. MTC reserves its rights to initiate legal action to recover the disbursed amount and/or any other actions deemed suitable. All costs incurred in pursuing such actions shall be solely borne by the company.
MTC also reserves the sole right to blacklist any company found to be non-compliant with any of the provisions contained herein.
H. AMENDMENT
MTC reserves the right to amend the Guidelines of this Programme at any time without any prior notice. Interested companies is highly encouraged to refer the IAP Portal for the latest version of the Guidelines from time to time.
For further enquiries and information, please contact:
1. Ms. Ong Lay Lee (Tel: 03-9286 9962; Email: ong@mtc.com.my)
2. Ms. Noor Ateeqah (Tel: 03-9286 9967; Email: noorateeqah@mtc.com.my)