{"content":"![](https://www.pftia.org.my/newsite8/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/sk.png)\n\n* * *\n\n#### 25th Board of Committee  \nfor the term of 2023-2024\n\n* * *\n\n#### President 会长\n\n##### 马光耀  \nMah Kong Yeow\n\nUnited Woodwork & Construction (M) Sdn Bhd\n\n* * *\n\n[President Message](https://www.pftia.org.my/newsite8/organization/presidents-message/)\n\n![](https://i0.wp.com/www.pftia.org.my/newsite8/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/01.png?fit=106%2C121&ssl=1)\n\n* * *\n\n### History of Organization\n\n* * *\n\n![](https://i0.wp.com/www.pftia.org.my/newsite8/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/home_barber2_sep2.png?fit=199%2C9&ssl=1)\n\n* * *\n\nEver since Penang Island lost its free trade zone status in the beginning of 1970s, Penang was hit by severe economic crisis. With the slump of the whole industrial businesses, citizens were then forced to face increasing unemployment rates, therefore decreasing economic spending power.\n\n* * *\n\n[Read More](https://www.pftia.org.my/newsite8/about-us/history-of-organization/)\n\n### Contact Us today\n\nPenang Furniture & Timber Industry Association.  \nFormerly known as Penang Furniture Manufacturers & Dealers Association","original_url":"https://pftia.org.my/","word_count":120,"key_claims":["Formerly Penang Furniture Manufacturers","25th Board 2023-2024","President: Mah Kong Yeow, United Woodwork & Construction"],"content_summary":"PFTIA (formerly Penang Furniture Manufacturers) is a furniture trade association.","expertise_signals":["Furniture industry","Trade association"]}