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MTIB One Man’s Waste, Another Man’s Wealth To many of us, rice husks, coconut trunks, oil palm fronds and empty fruit bunches are nothing but a pile of residue. But did you know that they can be turned into furniture and building materials? For many years now, the demand for wood far exceeds the supply. The biggest challenge has always been fulfilling demand without sacrificing our beautiful forests. Little did we know, the things we often regard as junk could actually be a solution to this problem. Possessing excellent mechanical and physical properties, wood made from agricultural by-products is not only durable, but also highly customisable in terms of weight, structure and density. We at MTIB are committed in finding solutions to make both you and Mother Nature happy. With MTIB, your wastes are not wasted. MTIB is committed towards enhancing the sustainable growth of the Malaysian timber industry through various initiatives and innovations. For more information, contact: Malaysian Timber Industry Board (MTIB) (Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities) Level 13 - 17, Menara PGRM, No. 8 Jalan Pudu Ulu, Cheras P.O.Box 10887, 50728 Kuala Lumpur. Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [email protected] URL: www.mtib.gov.my facebook.com/pages/Malaysian-Timber-Industry-Board