The Malaysian International Furniture Fair (MIFF) 2026 shows how sustainability and innovation can combine to create world-class furniture, says the Plantations and Commodities Minister.
The Stare reported that Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad (pic) said this at the MIFF 2026 opening at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTC) on Wednesday (March 4). It was the 32nd MIFF, the largest furniture exhibition in Southeast Asia.
Plantations and Commodities Ministry deputy secretary general Datuk Razali Mohammad read Noraini’s speech on her behalf. Noraini was unable to attend because she was called away to a Cabinet meeting.
Noraini said, “We want everyone to recognise products designed in Malaysia, not just made in Malaysia.”
She called on the local furniture industry to embed sustainability and environmental responsibility in their products.
“Many manufacturers hold internationally recognised certifications such as the Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme (MTCS), endorsed by the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC). These credentials help them access premium ESG-sensitive markets, such as the European Union and Japan,” she said.
“We also promote sustainable materials, including oil palm trunk biomass and expanded bamboo cultivation, transforming waste into valuable resources,” she added.
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