1. Organised by : In collaboration with : Malaysian Timber Industry Board (MTIB) Annual Timber Research Faculty of Forestry, UPM Universiti Terknologi Mara & Industry Briefing

3. 3 INTRODUCTION T he Malaysian wood-based industry continues to remain as one of the major contributors to the country’s export earnings, providing employment opportunities to about 300,000 people. The industry is also a significant player in the Malaysian economic development. I n line with the Government’s aspiration to continuously develop the timber industry, MTIB, in collaboration with UPM and UiTM is organising the Annual Timber Research & Industry Briefing as a means to disseminate vital information on the timber industry. S everal research findings will be presented in this briefing session, which will update participants on recent R&D findings that may have an impact on the industry. Several important aspects of the wood-based industry will also be discussed.

4. 4 OBJECTIVE  T o update information on the development in the timber industry  T o provide a platform for the industry to exchange information with research institutions on current research findings in timber industry  T o encourage and promote the uptake of R&D findings and commercialisation activities

5. PROGRAMME 8.15 am-Registration 8.50 am-Arrival of Y. Bhg Datuk Wira Ismail Saleh, Secretary General, Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities 9.00 am-Arrival of YB. Senator A Kohilan Pillay, Deputy Minister Plantation Industries and Commodities 9.05 am-Doa Recital 9.10 am-Welcoming remarks by Y. Bhg Datuk Wira Ismail Saleh, Secretary General, Ministry of Plantation Industriesand Commodities 9.20 am-Official Opening by YB. Senator A Kohilan Pillay, Deputy Minister Plantation Industries and Commodities 9.40 am-Refreshments Session I 10.00 am -Physical and Mechanical Properties of Some Secondary Hardwood Species from Malaysia by Prof. Dr. Mohd Hamami Sahri, UPM 10.30 am - Efficient Utilisation of Wood By – Products by Dr. H’ng Paik San, UPM 11.00 am -Oil Palm Trunk Plywood – Have we done enough? by Prof. Madya Dr. Paridah Md. Tahir, UPM 11.30 am -Improvement of the Recovery Ratio in Rubberwood Utilisation Through Characterization of Reaction Wood by Prof. Dr. Tadashi Nobuchi, UPM 12.00 pm -Evaluation on Mechanical Strength Performance of Bamboo and Bamboo- based Products by En. Shahril Anuar Bahari, UiTM 12.30 pm -Lunch

6. 6 Session II 2.30 pm -Wood-based Panel Consumption in the Malaysian Furniture Industry by En. Lee Chee Meng, UPM 3.00 pm -Yield Improvement in the Rubberwood Sawmilling by En. Loh Yang Way, UPM 3.30 pm -The Design and Development of Low Cost School Furniture from Oil Palm Biomass by En. Murughan Manikan, UPM 4.00 pm -Noise Profile in the Malaysian Furniture Industry by En. Leong Gie Rhu, UPM 4.30 pm -Closing Remarks Refreshments End of Programme

7. REGISTRATION For enquiries or to register, please contact Puan Hafsah Hasbi, Puan Noor Asiyah Hassan, Puan Asmah Ahmad, Puan Zakiah Hussin and Cik Nur Liyana Ridzuan Tel : 03-92822235 Fax : 03-92851477 E-mail : secretariat@mtib.gov.my

8. Acknowledgement The organiser wish to thank all those who are involved for their invaluable contribution towards the organising of this event. Malaysian Timber Industry Board (MTIB) Level 13-17, Menara PGRM, No. 8, Jalan Pudu Ulu, Cheras P.O. Box 10887, 50728 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel : 603-92822235 ( 12 lines) Fax:603- 92003769/92851477/92851744