MTC Financial Incentive for Product Testing and Certification 2026

1.     Introduction

The MTC Financial Incentive for Product Testing and Certification programme provides Malaysian timber-based manufacturers with subsidised testing and certification to promote compliance with product quality and safety standards and boosts global market competitiveness.

2.     Eligibility

a)    Application is open to timber-based manufacturing companies that meet the following criteria:

i. The company must be incorporated in Malaysia and based in Peninsular Malaysia, installed with wood-based manufacturing facilities.

ii. The company shall be a Malaysian-owned company (with at least 51% of shareholding) and in operation for at least three (3) years.

iii. The company shall be a member of any one 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 & Joinery Council (MWMJC)
• Malaysian Furniture Council (MFC)
• Association of Malaysian Bumiputra Timber & Furniture Entrepreneurs (PEKA)

b)    Project Scope

i. Product to be tested must be made in Malaysia or finished in Malaysia (if imported parts and components are used).

ii. Product testing and certification are carried out to meet specified quality and safety standard.

iii. Batch testing is not eligible to claim under this incentive.

iv. Materials: At least 30% of furniture and 70% of other products shall be made of the following materials:

• Wood 
• Oil palm trunk (OPT)
• Bamboo

3.     Application

a)    Applying company shall register for an account at MTC IAP Portal: iap.mtc.com.my. Once the account registration is approved, the company will receive an email notification and instructions to log into the Portal.

b)    The company shall complete their company profile in the online application portal.

c)     The 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.

d)    Certified true copy of documents¹ required include:

i. Latest Form 24 as per the Companies Act 1965 OR Section 78 as per the Companies Act 2016.

ii. Latest Form 49 as per the Companies Act 1965 OR Section 58 as per the Companies Act 2016.

iiii. Latest Section 68 (Annual Return) as per Companies Act 2016.

iv. Latest Audited Accounts.

Note: ¹ To certify on the first page only. Hardcopies are not required.

e)    The company shall complete and email the following documents to MTC prior to testing:

i. Completed Online Application Form (http://mtc.com.my/fipt2026 )

ii. Proposal paper(s) which includes:

• Description and scope of test
• Duration of test with start and end date
• Estimated cost of test including materials and equipment
• Completed company self-declaration form of comparison between timber & non-timber material (refer to Appendix I).
• Coloured photos of products and/or company product brochure(s). 

4.     Financial Incentive

a)    The financial incentive is applicable strictly for the company’s project(s) related to products improvement such as product standard, safety, strength, quality, emissions, and termite tests, among others.

b)    The amount claimable is 50% of the total cost associated with testing or certification of up to a maximum of RM15,000 per company or a subsidiary ofa group of companies once every calendar year.

c)     Approval is subject to availability of funds and would be on a first come, first-served basis, and MTC’s decision shall be final.

d)    Applying company would be given a confirmation of application through e-mail.

e)    Project duration is six (6) months commencing from the date of application confirmation. In case the company requires a longer period to complete the test, they are expected to write and inform MTC accordingly and MTC’s written permission from MTC must obtained.

5.     Reimbursement

a)    All documents for reimbursement must be submitted to MTC within 14 working days after completion of the test/Project. Any late submission will not be accepted.

b)    The company must submit by e-mail the following documents to MTC before the stated deadline. Below is the list of documents required: 

i. Original/certified true copies of invoices and receipts/proof of payments from service providers. All supporting documents must be under the exact name of the eligible/approved company.

ii. Outcome of test with coloured photos.

iii. Complete test report(s) with results.

c)     MTC reserves the rights to request for additional evidence of work completed for any claim for reimbursement is made.

d)    Approval for reimbursement is at the discretion of MTC subject to any application for reimbursement supported by credible and non-misleading requisite documentation as stipulated herein.

e)    Reimbursement is based on a first-come, first-served basis until the fund is fully utilised and priority shall be given to first-time applicants. Companies shall abide by these guidelines and any written directions given by MTC from time to time.

f)      The invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability of any of the provisions of these guidelines shall not affect the validity, legality, and enforceability of the remaining provisions of these guidelines.

g)    Companies shall be guided by the frequently asked questions (FAQs).

6.     Non-compliance

a)    MTC reserves the right to reject and decline the application or reimbursement of the company in the event that there is a failure to comply with any of the Terms and Conditions stipulated in the guidelines or written directions given by MTC.

b)    In the event of non-compliance with any of the provisions contained herein and disbursement has been made, 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.

7.     Amendment

MTC reserves the right to amend these guidelines at any time without any prior notice. Interested companies are highly encouraged to refer to the IAP Portal for the latest version of the guidelines from time to time.

8.     Audit 

MTC, or its representative(s) or appointee(s) will conduct a random audit at the premise(s) of the participating companies under this Incentive. The participants shall allow MTC or its representatives to view the premise(s) as well as gather information related to this Incentive.

9.     Indemnification

a)    The company agrees to hold harmless, release and indemnify MTC, its officers, representatives, employees and members (the “Indemnified Parties”) from and against any and all losses, damages, liabilities, claims, costs and expenses, including legal fees (on a full indemnity basis) and costs of settlement, arising out of, in connection with or due to the company’s participation in this programme, the use of any information or material supplied to MTC, the company’s withdrawal from the programme for any reasons whatsoever or any acts and or omissions of the company or its staff.

b)    Notwithstanding the foregoing, MTC shall not be responsible and shall not be held liable for any loss or damage arising from any delay, failure, interruption or unavailability of the programme or any failure to transmit or receive or loss of application/registration information or loss of any other data due to network failure, internet failure or any breakdown in telecommunication links.

Appendix I

For further enquiries and information, please contact:

1. Ms Adeline Goh, 03-9286 9961, email: adeline@mtc.com.my

2. Ts. Nasrul Izan Shahrin, 03-9286 9963, email: nasrul@mtc.com.my

3. Ms Juli Pilus, 03-9286 9969, email: juli@mtc.com.my

Industry Development & Transformation Division (IDTD)