KUCHING: Malaysian plywood manufacturers should diversify into producing hardwood plywood products for niche markets internationally beyond the construction industry.
They can consider diversifying into the production of wooden flooring, high-density fibreboard and wood panels that cater to interior usage of buildings, according to International Tropical Timber Organisation (Itto) executive director Sheam Satkuru.
Most Malaysian plywood manufacturers now produce products for the construction industry.
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