The International Union of Forestry Research Organisations (IUFRO 2010) Conference themed, “Sustainable Utilisation and Conservation of Forests in the Genomics Era” was launched by Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment YB Tan Sri Datuk Seri Panglima Joseph Kurup at Legend Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, on 8 March. 

The Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) and SIRIM QAS International Sdn. Bhd. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 3 March 2010 to promote cooperation between the two parties to enhance the testing and certification services related to forestry and forest products.

The Malaysian furniture industry should explore new alternative raw material in view of the increasing shortage of timber supply as well as the need to inject uniqueness to its furniture exports.

A delegation from FRIM led by the Director General, Dato’ Dr Abd Latif Mohmod paid a visit to the senior citizen centre at Kompleks Penyayang BAKTI Sungai Buloh in Bandar Sri Damansara on 24 February 2010 to bring cheer to the residents.

The Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) received a delegation of 13 representatives from the Bangladesh’s Agroforestry Improvement Partnership (AFIP) Project on 23 February 2010.

FRIM received a visit from senior officers of Nestle Products Sdn Bhd today, 19 February 2010 at 9:00am. The delegation was met by the Director General of FRIM, YBhg. Dato' Dr. Abd Latif Mohmod. The Nestle delegation, led by the Managing Director, Mr Peter Voght also included four other from their top management.

The new line-up of the Malaysian Forestry Research Development Board (MFRDB) members was confirmed effective October 2009, with four new faces and two of them alternate members.  

The Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) researchers received three silver and three bronze medals at the Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE 2010) held at the Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur, from 4 to 6 February.

The Member of the Malaysian Forestry Research and Development Board (MFRDB), and member of Parliament for Mambong, Sarawak, Y.B. Datuk Dr James Dawos Mamit has been appointed Deputy Minister of Tourism.

Temporary Closure of Canopy walkway from 18 February 2010 to 22 February 2010 due to maintenance work. Sorry for the inconvenience.