Jan 15, 2016. /Lesprom Network/. Datuk Dr Abdul Rahim Haji Nik, the former Deputy Secretary General (Environment) of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, has been appointed CEO of the Malaysian Timber Council (MTC).

He succeeded Datuk M Nagarajan, the former Interim CEO who is also the Deputy Secretary General of the Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities, effective 16 November 2015.

In his new role, Datuk Dr Abdul Rahim will continue to spearhead MTC’s efforts in promoting the growth of the Malaysian timber trade and industry, and develop the market for Malaysian timber and furniture products globally.

The Malaysian Timber Council (MTC) was established in January 1992 to promote the development and growth of the Malaysian timber industry globally.