Tuesday, August 16, 2016
Malaysia’s forestry and timber industry fraternity paid tribute to Malaysian Timber Certification Council’s (MTCC) founding Chairman, Dato’ Dr. Freezailah Che Yeom.
His illustrious career as MTCC Chairman spanning 17 years culminated in a farewell and appreciation dinner held on 27 July 2016 in Kuala Lumpur. The event was graced by YB Datuk Datu Nasrun bin Datu Mansur, the Deputy Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities.
“I have enjoyed a fulfilling career in a long journey as a forester serving the Forestry Department, ITTO and the MTCC over a period which spans more than five decades,” said Dato’ Dr. Freezailah. “I must thank my colleagues, stakeholders and all the remarkable people who have done their utmost so that our incomparable biodiversity-rich forests are sustainably managed for present and future generations.”
“With its exemplary track record, I am confident that MTCC will continue to contribute to Malaysia’s sustainable forestry agenda.” He added further.
Dato’ Dr. Freezailah was appointed as the Chairman of MTCC following its establishment in 1998 as an independent organization to develop and operate the Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme (MTCS).
A true blue forester at heart, Dato’ Dr. Freezailah has been instrumental in inspiring a forest-loving society through his passion and involvement in championing the sustainable forestry agenda. His track record as a prominent thought leader in forestry spans beyond national borders to the global community.
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