‘Sustainability makes business sense for timber industry’

On the ground: Chan (left) being briefed by JPISB chief executive officer Rahman Khan about the Sapulut Forest Reserve as Noorita (right) looks on.

KOTA KINABALU: Sustainable forestry practices are vital for the long-term success of Malaysia’s timber industry, says Datuk Chan Foong Hin.

“The sustainability of our timber supply is vital not only for the continued success of our wood industry, but also for the preservation of our natural forests,” said the Deputy Plantation and Commodities Minister.