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PRIZE-GIVING CEREMONY MTC SUSTAINABLE WOOD DIY CONTEST 2026 “From Waste to Wonders”

Thursday 01/10/2026

The Malaysian Timber Council (MTC) is pleased to invite members of the media to cover the Prize-Giving Ceremony of the MTC Sustainable Wood DIY Contest 2026, which will be officiated by YB Datuk Seri Dr. Noraini Ahmad, Minister of Plantation and Commodities.
 
This year marks the second edition of the contest organised by MTC, following its inaugural edition in 2024. A total of 149 entries from the Public and Student categories were received for this year’s competition. Of these, the Top 20 entries will be showcased to the public from 2 to 4 October 2026 at IOI City Mall, Putrajaya.
 
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) and Rekayu Penang are Strategic Partners for the MTC Sustainable Wood DIY Contest 2026, contributing academic and woodworking expertise to broaden engagement with students, creative practitioners and the wider community.
 
The Prize-Giving Ceremony will be held as follows:

Day/Date: Sunday 4 October 2026

Time: 2.00 p.m. – 3.30 p.m.

Venue: West Court, Ground Floor, IOI City Mall, Putrajaya

Programme

2.00 p.m.:  Arrival of Guests

2.30 p.m.:  Arrival of the YB Minister of Plantation and Commodities

 
- Tour of the exhibition area:
• Showcase of the Top 20 finalist products from the MTC Sustainable Wood DIY Contest 2026
• Visit to “The Origami”, MTC’s timber pavilion installation and winner of the Curated Booth Award 2026 at ARCHIDEX 2026
• Visit to exhibition kiosks showcasing timber as a renewable resource and highlighting creativity, material reuse and sustainable practices

2.50 p.m. Prize-Giving Ceremony
- Presentation of tokens of appreciation to the judges
 
- Public Category
• Consolation Prize Winners, 4th – 10th  Place
• 3rd Prize Winner
• 2nd Prize Winner
• 1st Prize Winner
 
- Student Category
• Consolation Prize Winners, 4th–10th Place
• 3rd Prize Winner
• 2nd Prize Winner
• 1st Prize Winner
 
- Photography session
 
3.30 p.m.: End of programme

You are cordially invited to send a reporter and photographer/cameraman to cover the event. 

Source: Malaysian Timber Council (MTC)

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: 
Name: Ms. Sharmila Velappu
Acting Director, Corporate Communications Division
Malaysian Timber Council (MTC)
Tel: 03-9286 9971
Email: sharm@mtc.com.my

Name: Ms. Nur Amira Faezah Mohd Shaofi
Executive, Corporate Communications Division
Malaysian Timber Council (MTC)
Tel: 03-9286 9978
Email: amira.faezah@mtc.com.my

--BERNAMA

 
 
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