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, equipped 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:
5. SMEs with common shareholders but 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 must comply 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):
C. INCENTIVE
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) commencing in 2025 onwards will be eligible for an additional one-off allocation of RM20,000 per company/group of companies under the Green Initiatives, upon successful completion of the TSP programme.
D. PURCHASE OF ELECTRIC FORKLIFT
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):
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. Reimbursement claims submitted later than 30 days from the date of MTC’s Acknowledgement of Application Letter will not be considered.
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.
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