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“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
Winner of the Public category - Flexilamp by Ms. Noorashikin Othman
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:
Winner of the Student category – Rustic Desk Lamp by Kolej Vokasional Batu Pahat
• Public – Wooden Ribbon by Mohd
Faizal Yusoff. their achievements in the competition. participants needed to upload photos of
• Student – Deco Scrap Wood by Aisyah As contestants were challenged to their creations to MTC’s Facebook page

Syafikah Muhammad Fahmi, Muhammad adhere to the contest theme by designing and garner as much “Likes” as possible,”
Dzulkhairy Nordin, Muhammad Nazim innovative products using wood off-cuts, said Madam Noraihan, adding that the
Azizan, and Nurin Hafilah Hamzah. MTC’s trophies for the winners were also contest was launched in July 2024.
3rd Prize: produced from three timber off-cuts. She mentioned that MTC is continually
• Public – Terompah by Lewré Bespoke. “In encouraging the use of timbers seeking innovative ways to emphasise
• Student – Rebana Stool by Mohd sustainably, we decided to craft the timber’s role in a sustainable ecosystem.
Hisyamuddin Alias. winners’ trophies from timber off-cuts “MTC’s commitment goes beyond merely
which is also the first time we are doing creating trade opportunities for industry
Both champions were awarded a this. You will notice that none of the stakeholders. We are constantly finding

cash prize of RM1,500 while second- trophies are alike because they originate new ways to highlight timber’s unique
place winners received RM1,000 each. from different parts of various products qualities as a sustainable and eco-
Third place winners were awarded from three species,” said Madam Noraihan friendly material. Our programmes are
RM500 each. Abdul Rahman. also designed to educate and engage
Additionally, participants who were The first, second and third prize the public by showcasing timber’s
in fourth to 10th place in each category trophies were made from Merbau, inherent attributes through interactive
were given consolation prizes of RM100 Penarahan and Tembusu, respectively. and inspiring activities,” said Madam

each. All winners were also presented with “We provided a submission window of Noraihan. FDM
a certificate of participation, recognising just one-and-a-half months during which ENQUIRY NO. 6001