Congratulations to all the winners of the MTC Sustainable Wood DIY Contest 2024 for answering to the theme of the Contest – From Waste to Wonders with their outstanding creativity and craftsmanship in transforming recycled wood into innovative pieces!MTC’s Sustainable Wood DIY Contest 2024 shatters expectations with exceptional creativity and enthusiasm from wood waste. KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Timber Council’s (MTC) Sustainable Wood DIY Contest 2024 demonstrated the deep passion and enthusiasm that many people have for woodworking, highlighting the vibrant community of individuals who are both intrigued by and dedicated to working with wood.
Held for the first time, the contest featured final entries that showcased their creativity of transforming wood waste and reclaimed timbers into remarkable products. Aligned with the theme, “Innovative Sustainable Wood Items”, contestants demonstrated exceptional craftsmanship and inventive approaches.
The Wood DIY Contest featured two categories: Public and Student. Participants could choose to create products in either one of the categories below:
• Type 1: Focused on Household, Decorative, and Craft Items. This category included artistic wood-based products for home décor, such as handcrafted items, clocks, wall art, wooden planters, serving trays, and shelving units.
A total of 16 exceptional designs were chosen for the finals which was displayed at the Sunway Velocity Mall in Cheras. The final judging involved online voting from mall visitors and selections via Facebook.
The prize-giving ceremony was graced by Chairman of the MTC Tuan Haji Zainal Abidin Haji Abdullah, members of the MTC Board of Trustees including the Deputy Secretary-General of the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities Dato’ Razali Mohamad, and MTC CEO Madam Noraihan Abdul Rahman.
“The contest far exceeded all expectations, igniting a wave of genuine enthusiasm and surpassing response levels we couldn’t have imagined. The remarkable creativity and passionate involvement of the participants truly set a new standard, making this event a success,” said Tuan Haji Zainal Abidin Haji Abdullah after the prize-giving ceremony.
The winners under the Public and Students categories are as follows:
1st Prize:• Public – Flexilamp by Noorashikin Othman.
• Student – Lampu Meja Berkonsep Rustik by Siti Fatiah Ibrahim.
2nd Prize:• Public – Wooden Ribbon by Mohd Faizal Yusoff.
• Student – Deco Scrap Wood by Aisyah Syafikah Muhammad Fahmi, Muhammad Dzulkhairy Nordin, Muhammad Nazim Azizan, and Nurin Hafilah Hamzah.
3rd Prize:• Public – Terompah by Lewré Bespoke.
• Student – Rebana Stool by Mohd Hisyamuddin Alias.
Both champions were awarded a cash prize of RM1,500 while second-place winners received RM1,000 each. Third place winners were awarded RM500 each. Additionally, participants who were in fourth to 10
th place in each category were given consolation prizes of RM100 each. All winners were also presented with a certificate of participation, recognising their achievements in the competition.
As contestants were challenged to adhere to the contest theme by designing innovative products using wood off-cuts, MTC’s trophies for the winners were also produced from three timber off-cuts.
“In encouraging the use of timbers sustainably, we decided to craft the winners’ trophies from timber off-cuts which is also the first time we are doing this. You will notice that none of the trophies are alike because they originate from different parts of various products from three species,” said Madam Noraihan Abdul Rahman.
The first, second and third prize trophies were made from Merbau, Penarahan and Tembusu, respectively.
We provided a submission window of just one-and-a-half months during which participants needed to upload photos of their creations to MTC’s Facebook page and garner as much “Likes” as possible,” said Madam Noraihan, adding that the contest was launched in July 2024.
She mentioned that MTC is continually seeking innovative ways to emphasise timber’s role in a sustainable ecosystem. “MTC’s commitment goes beyond merely creating trade opportunities for industry stakeholders. We are constantly finding new ways to highlight timber’s unique qualities as a sustainable and eco-friendly material. Our programmes are also designed to educate and engage the public by showcasing timber’s inherent attributes through interactive and inspiring activities,” said Madam Noraihan.
Captions with links: • 1. The coaster painting activity drew attention, with active participation by people of all ages. (
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• 2. Winner of the Public category - Flexilamp by Ms. Noorashikin Othman
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• 3. Winner of the Student category – Rustic Desk Lamp by Kolej Vokasional Batu Pahat
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About the Malaysian Timber CouncilThe Malaysian Timber Council (MTC) was established in January 1992 to promote the development and growth of the Malaysian timber industry globally. MTC's main objectives are to promote the Malaysian timber trade and develop the market for timber products globally, to promote the development of the industry by upgrading the industry's manufacturing technology base, to augment the supply of raw materials, to provide information services and to protect and improve the Malaysian timber industry's global image. Further information on the Council’s activities can be obtained from
www.mtc.com.my.
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