Why were 33 Bumiputera furniture firms removed from government supplier list?

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33 Bumiputera Furniture Firms Removed from Government Supplier List Due to Missed Certification Deadline

The Finance Ministry removed 33 out of 87 Bumiputera furniture producers from the government supplier list because these firms failed to obtain a mandatory certification from the Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) Product Certification Services (PCS) within the stipulated one-year deadline. This certification requirement was introduced as a condition for inclusion in the Centralised Panel Contract (KPB) for furniture suppliers, with the original deadline set for June 30, 2019.
Certification Requirement as a Condition for Supply

The listing of 87 Bumiputera furniture companies on the KPB panel for a three-year period, from July 1, 2018, to June 30, 2021, was contingent upon obtaining FRIM PCS certification within one year of the contract's commencement. This condition was established to enhance the capacity and quality of Bumiputera furniture firms, preparing them for international markets and ensuring the supply of high-quality furniture to government bodies.
Outcome of the Certification Process

Out of the 87 companies initially listed, 54 successfully secured the FRIM PCS certification before the June 30, 2019 deadline. The remaining 33 companies that did not meet this deadline comprised 13 firms that have since obtained the certification, 15 that were undergoing the testing process, and five that had not submitted any applications to FRIM at all.
Extension of Deadline and its Scope

In response to appeals from industry associations, the Finance Ministry decided to extend the deadline for obtaining FRIM PCS certification by six months, pushing it to December 31, 2019. This grace period was intended for firms that had demonstrated interest but had not yet completed the certification process. However, this extension did not apply to the five companies that failed to submit their applications entirely.

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