MTC TIMBER SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAMME 2025 (TSP)
GUIDELINES
(A) Introduction
The Timber Sustainability Programme (TSP) supports Malaysian timber companies in enhancing their sustainability practices through ESG third-party assessments. This programme is designed to help companies build a credible ESG baseline, enhance operational efficiency, and meet the expectations of increasingly sustainability-driven markets.
(B) Eligibility Criteria:
1. The company shall be incorporated in Malaysia and based in Peninsular Malaysia with own manufacturing facilities.
2. The company shall be a Malaysian-owned company (with at least 51% of shareholding).
3. The company shall be a member of any one (1) of the following six (6) timber associations:
4. Must be involved in sawmilling or production of value-added timber products, or timber trading, and in operation for at least three (3) years before the submission for application for this Programme.
5. The sawmillers or timber manufacturers shall have their own installed wood-based manufacturing facilities.
6. Companies with Government equity (federal or state) in its shareholding or state-owned enterprises are not eligible.
7. SMEs with common shareholders having different core businesses may apply with a reimbursable amount of RM14,000 each, up to RM28,000.
8. Companies that have received other similar grant or subsidy from other government or government-linked agencies are not eligible.
9. Priority will be given to MTC FTP participants who are actively implementing its practices
(C) Registration/Application:
1. Any interested company must register for an account at MTC IAP Portal (https://iap.mtc.com.my). Once the account registration is approved, the company will receive an email notification and instructions to log into the Portal.
2. Applying companies shall complete their company profile in the Portal.
3. Applying companies 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.
4. Applying companies must submit the following documents:
i. Completed E-Application Form at (https://mtc.com.my/TSP2025);
ii. Signed Acceptance of TSP2025 Terms and Conditions (T&C).
iii. Certified true copies of documents* to be submitted in MTC IAP portal include:
Note:
5. Both successful and unsuccessful Applicant Companies would be notified on the status of their application upon receiving the completed application form through e-mail.
6. All successful Applicant Companies are required to proceed with the necessary actions to commence the Programme with only one (1) service provider from MTC’s panel.
7. The Project must be completed within two (2) months from the date of the Acknowledgement Email.
8. The service provider will arrange the assessment schedule and kickstart the programme.
9. The selected MTC’s panel will liaise directly with the Participant Company and payment for the services will be made directly from the Participant Company.
10. The Programme must commence within forty (40) days from the date of notification of Acknowledgement Email by MTC, failing which the Incentive shall be automatically withdrawn.
(D) Reimbursement:
1. Submission for reimbursement with full supporting documents must reach MTC within two (2) weeks of completion of the Project.
2. The following supporting documents for reimbursement shall be in coloured SCANNED copy via EMAIL, to be received by MTC:
i. MTC Programme Evaluation Form;
ii. Full ESG Assessment Report;
iii. Certified true copy of the following documents: -
a. Invoice; and
b. Receipt or proof of payment.
Note:
3. Approval for reimbursement is at the sole discretion of MTC.
4. The financial incentive provided is on a first come, first-served basis, until the budget allocation is completely utilised.
5. MTC reserves the right to amend the Guidelines of this Programme at any time without any prior notice.
(E) Termination and Non-Compliance:
1. This Programme may be terminated by MTC upon the occurrence of any of the following circumstances:
a) By effluxion of time upon reaching the date of completion;
b) The Participant Company fails to execute the Programme as approved;
c) It is discovered that any or a part of the information provided by the Participant Company during the application process was fraudulent in nature;
d) The Participant Company is found to have submitted false documentation and/or double claim.
2. In the event of termination and/or non-compliance with any of the provisions contained herein, the Participant Company shall refund the Incentive amount granted by MTC in full within seven (7) days after the receipt of notice of demand 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.
3. MTC also reserves the right to blacklist any company found to be non-compliant with any of the provisions contained herein.
(F) 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.