31.   The company believes that the prospects for the wooden furniture industry in Malaysia are very favourable.

32.   THE fourth Malaysian International Furniture Fair which starts today is the most significant event for the furniture industry this year.

33.   The furniture industry here has a specialized production system.

34.   The furniture industry would also remain a potential sector to invest in, he said.

35.   The furniture industry, in particular wood-based furniture, has become a major foreign exchange earner for Malaysia.

36.   THE Malaysian furniture industry is becoming more export-driven as manufacturers capitalise on the lower value of the ringgit.

37.   The introduction of this levy on timber strips is to ensure a sufficient supply of timber strips and protect the local timber products and furniture industry.

38.   The region is now a hub of the upholstered furniture industry, spearheaded by Furniture Brands International.

39.   The sharp increase in value-added activities in the wood-based furniture industry can be attributed to several factors.

40.   There are several weaknesses in the furniture industry.