This report is the fourth in a series that traces the development of tropical forest management in Commonwealth countries, and which illustrates the range of experience and knowledge that has been gathered during the past century and more of Commonwealth forestry. This study examines professional forest management in the forests of the Malaysia. It provides an introduction to the characteristics of Malaysian forests and their importance to the economy and the environment. There are important chapters on the development of forest management since the beginning of the century and a review of present approaches to sustainable forest management. Finally, there is a look ahead to the challenges facing Malaysia and the role that the country is playing on the international forestry scene.