Call to export less rubberwood

The State Economic Planning Unit to conduct a study on the impact of rubberwood export on the state’s furniture industry to ensure that it did not collapse.— filepic

JOHOR BARU: Johor has called for a quota on the export of rubberwood to ensure adequate supply for the local furniture industry.

State health, environment, education and information committee chairman Datuk Ayub Rahmat said the proposal was being made following a shortage of supply for the furniture industry, especially in Muar.