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Charcoal making in Malaysia

Malaysians work at a charcoal factory in Kuala Sepetang, 300km north of Kuala Lumpur. Charcoal making is currently thriving due to a high demand for the product from Japanese customers who value it as a water filter and water absorbant. Kuala Sepetang, Malaysia. 09/01/2010. The charcoal manufacturing in Malaysia is thriving due to high demand from Japanese customers. More than half of the country's charcoal are exported to Japan, where charcoal is valued as water filter and moisture absorbant. Despite the environmental concern of illegal logging, the industry plays an important source of income to locals.

Malaysians work at a charcoal factory in Kuala Sepetang, 300km north of Kuala Lumpur. Charcoal making is currently thriving due to a high demand for the product from Japanese customers who value it as a water filter and water absorbant. Kuala Sepetang, Malaysia. 09/01/2010.

The charcoal manufacturing in Malaysia is thriving due to high demand from Japanese customers. More than half of the country's charcoal are exported to Japan, where charcoal is valued as water filter and moisture absorbant. Despite the environmental concern of illegal logging, the industry plays an important source of income to locals.

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222070
9 January 2010
Resolution in megapixels
8 megapixels

dimensions: 10.88 x 8.16 in. (3264 x 2448 px)
dpi: 300dpi

Orientation
Landscape
0.25 MB
3642
2328
8
3
24.25 MB

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ASIA, Malaysia, Kuala sepetang
2010, absorption, business, Charcoal, colour image, customers, environment, illegal logging, japan, Logging, making, malaysia, manufacture, moisture, thriving, water filter

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  • Malaysians work at a charcoal factory in Kuala Sepetang, 300km north of Kuala Lumpur. Charcoal making is currently thriving due to a high demand for the product from Japanese customers who value it as a water filter and water absorbant. Kuala Sepetang, Malaysia. 09/01/2010. The charcoal manufacturing in Malaysia is thriving due to high demand from Japanese customers. More than half of the country's charcoal are exported to Japan, where charcoal is valued as water filter and moisture absorbant. Despite the environmental concern of illegal logging, the industry plays an important source of income to locals.
  • Malaysians work at a charcoal factory in Kuala Sepetang, 300km north of Kuala Lumpur. Charcoal making is currently thriving due to a high demand for the product from Japanese customers who value it as a water filter and water absorbant. Kuala Sepetang, Malaysia. 09/01/2010. The charcoal manufacturing in Malaysia is thriving due to high demand from Japanese customers. More than half of the country's charcoal are exported to Japan, where charcoal is valued as water filter and moisture absorbant. Despite the environmental concern of illegal logging, the industry plays an important source of income to locals.
  • Malaysians work at a charcoal factory in Kuala Sepetang, 300km north of Kuala Lumpur. Charcoal making is currently thriving due to a high demand for the product from Japanese customers who value it as a water filter and water absorbant. Kuala Sepetang, Malaysia. 09/01/2010. The charcoal manufacturing in Malaysia is thriving due to high demand from Japanese customers. More than half of the country's charcoal are exported to Japan, where charcoal is valued as water filter and moisture absorbant. Despite the environmental concern of illegal logging, the industry plays an important source of income to locals.
  • Malaysians work at a charcoal factory in Kuala Sepetang, 300km north of Kuala Lumpur. Charcoal making is currently thriving due to a high demand for the product from Japanese customers who value it as a water filter and water absorbant. Kuala Sepetang, Malaysia. 09/01/2010. The charcoal manufacturing in Malaysia is thriving due to high demand from Japanese customers. More than half of the country's charcoal are exported to Japan, where charcoal is valued as water filter and moisture absorbant. Despite the environmental concern of illegal logging, the industry plays an important source of income to locals.
  • Malaysians work at a charcoal factory in Kuala Sepetang, 300km north of Kuala Lumpur. Charcoal making is currently thriving due to a high demand for the product from Japanese customers who value it as a water filter and water absorbant. Kuala Sepetang, Malaysia. 09/01/2010. The charcoal manufacturing in Malaysia is thriving due to high demand from Japanese customers. More than half of the country's charcoal are exported to Japan, where charcoal is valued as water filter and moisture absorbant. Despite the environmental concern of illegal logging, the industry plays an important source of income to locals.
  • Malaysians work at a charcoal factory in Kuala Sepetang, 300km north of Kuala Lumpur. Charcoal making is currently thriving due to a high demand for the product from Japanese customers who value it as a water filter and water absorbant. Kuala Sepetang, Malaysia. 09/01/2010. The charcoal manufacturing in Malaysia is thriving due to high demand from Japanese customers. More than half of the country's charcoal are exported to Japan, where charcoal is valued as water filter and moisture absorbant. Despite the environmental concern of illegal logging, the industry plays an important source of income to locals.
  • Malaysians work at a charcoal factory in Kuala Sepetang, 300km north of Kuala Lumpur. Charcoal making is currently thriving due to a high demand for the product from Japanese customers who value it as a water filter and water absorbant. Kuala Sepetang, Malaysia. 09/01/2010. The charcoal manufacturing in Malaysia is thriving due to high demand from Japanese customers. More than half of the country's charcoal are exported to Japan, where charcoal is valued as water filter and moisture absorbant. Despite the environmental concern of illegal logging, the industry plays an important source of income to locals.
  • Malaysians work at a charcoal factory in Kuala Sepetang, 300km north of Kuala Lumpur. Charcoal making is currently thriving due to a high demand for the product from Japanese customers who value it as a water filter and water absorbant. Kuala Sepetang, Malaysia. 09/01/2010. The charcoal manufacturing in Malaysia is thriving due to high demand from Japanese customers. More than half of the country's charcoal are exported to Japan, where charcoal is valued as water filter and moisture absorbant. Despite the environmental concern of illegal logging, the industry plays an important source of income to locals.
  • Malaysians work at a charcoal factory in Kuala Sepetang, 300km north of Kuala Lumpur. Charcoal making is currently thriving due to a high demand for the product from Japanese customers who value it as a water filter and water absorbant. Kuala Sepetang, Malaysia. 09/01/2010. The charcoal manufacturing in Malaysia is thriving due to high demand from Japanese customers. More than half of the country's charcoal are exported to Japan, where charcoal is valued as water filter and moisture absorbant. Despite the environmental concern of illegal logging, the industry plays an important source of income to locals.
  • Malaysians work at a charcoal factory in Kuala Sepetang, 300km north of Kuala Lumpur. Charcoal making is currently thriving due to a high demand for the product from Japanese customers who value it as a water filter and water absorbant. Kuala Sepetang, Malaysia. 09/01/2010. The charcoal manufacturing in Malaysia is thriving due to high demand from Japanese customers. More than half of the country's charcoal are exported to Japan, where charcoal is valued as water filter and moisture absorbant. Despite the environmental concern of illegal logging, the industry plays an important source of income to locals.
  • Malaysians work at a charcoal factory in Kuala Sepetang, 300km north of Kuala Lumpur. Charcoal making is currently thriving due to a high demand for the product from Japanese customers who value it as a water filter and water absorbant. Kuala Sepetang, Malaysia. 09/01/2010. The charcoal manufacturing in Malaysia is thriving due to high demand from Japanese customers. More than half of the country's charcoal are exported to Japan, where charcoal is valued as water filter and moisture absorbant. Despite the environmental concern of illegal logging, the industry plays an important source of income to locals.
  • Malaysians work at a charcoal factory in Kuala Sepetang, 300km north of Kuala Lumpur. Charcoal making is currently thriving due to a high demand for the product from Japanese customers who value it as a water filter and water absorbant. Kuala Sepetang, Malaysia. 09/01/2010. The charcoal manufacturing in Malaysia is thriving due to high demand from Japanese customers. More than half of the country's charcoal are exported to Japan, where charcoal is valued as water filter and moisture absorbant. Despite the environmental concern of illegal logging, the industry plays an important source of income to locals.
  • Malaysians work at a charcoal factory in Kuala Sepetang, 300km north of Kuala Lumpur. Charcoal making is currently thriving due to a high demand for the product from Japanese customers who value it as a water filter and water absorbant. Kuala Sepetang, Malaysia. 09/01/2010. The charcoal manufacturing in Malaysia is thriving due to high demand from Japanese customers. More than half of the country's charcoal are exported to Japan, where charcoal is valued as water filter and moisture absorbant. Despite the environmental concern of illegal logging, the industry plays an important source of income to locals.
  • Malaysians work at a charcoal factory in Kuala Sepetang, 300km north of Kuala Lumpur. Charcoal making is currently thriving due to a high demand for the product from Japanese customers who value it as a water filter and water absorbant. Kuala Sepetang, Malaysia. 09/01/2010. The charcoal manufacturing in Malaysia is thriving due to high demand from Japanese customers. More than half of the country's charcoal are exported to Japan, where charcoal is valued as water filter and moisture absorbant. Despite the environmental concern of illegal logging, the industry plays an important source of income to locals.
  • Malaysians work at a charcoal factory in Kuala Sepetang, 300km north of Kuala Lumpur. Charcoal making is currently thriving due to a high demand for the product from Japanese customers who value it as a water filter and water absorbant. Kuala Sepetang, Malaysia. 09/01/2010. The charcoal manufacturing in Malaysia is thriving due to high demand from Japanese customers. More than half of the country's charcoal are exported to Japan, where charcoal is valued as water filter and moisture absorbant. Despite the environmental concern of illegal logging, the industry plays an important source of income to locals.
  • Malaysians work at a charcoal factory in Kuala Sepetang, 300km north of Kuala Lumpur. Charcoal making is currently thriving due to a high demand for the product from Japanese customers who value it as a water filter and water absorbant. Kuala Sepetang, Malaysia. 09/01/2010. The charcoal manufacturing in Malaysia is thriving due to high demand from Japanese customers. More than half of the country's charcoal are exported to Japan, where charcoal is valued as water filter and moisture absorbant. Despite the environmental concern of illegal logging, the industry plays an important source of income to locals.
  • Malaysians work at a charcoal factory in Kuala Sepetang, 300km north of Kuala Lumpur. Charcoal making is currently thriving due to a high demand for the product from Japanese customers who value it as a water filter and water absorbant. Kuala Sepetang, Malaysia. 09/01/2010. The charcoal manufacturing in Malaysia is thriving due to high demand from Japanese customers. More than half of the country's charcoal are exported to Japan, where charcoal is valued as water filter and moisture absorbant. Despite the environmental concern of illegal logging, the industry plays an important source of income to locals.
  • Malaysians work at a charcoal factory in Kuala Sepetang, 300km north of Kuala Lumpur. Charcoal making is currently thriving due to a high demand for the product from Japanese customers who value it as a water filter and water absorbant. Kuala Sepetang, Malaysia. 09/01/2010. The charcoal manufacturing in Malaysia is thriving due to high demand from Japanese customers. More than half of the country's charcoal are exported to Japan, where charcoal is valued as water filter and moisture absorbant. Despite the environmental concern of illegal logging, the industry plays an important source of income to locals.
  • Malaysians work at a charcoal factory in Kuala Sepetang, 300km north of Kuala Lumpur. Charcoal making is currently thriving due to a high demand for the product from Japanese customers who value it as a water filter and water absorbant. Kuala Sepetang, Malaysia. 09/01/2010. The charcoal manufacturing in Malaysia is thriving due to high demand from Japanese customers. More than half of the country's charcoal are exported to Japan, where charcoal is valued as water filter and moisture absorbant. Despite the environmental concern of illegal logging, the industry plays an important source of income to locals.
  • Malaysians work at a charcoal factory in Kuala Sepetang, 300km north of Kuala Lumpur. Charcoal making is currently thriving due to a high demand for the product from Japanese customers who value it as a water filter and water absorbant. Kuala Sepetang, Malaysia. 09/01/2010. The charcoal manufacturing in Malaysia is thriving due to high demand from Japanese customers. More than half of the country's charcoal are exported to Japan, where charcoal is valued as water filter and moisture absorbant. Despite the environmental concern of illegal logging, the industry plays an important source of income to locals.
  • Malaysians work at a charcoal factory in Kuala Sepetang, 300km north of Kuala Lumpur. Charcoal making is currently thriving due to a high demand for the product from Japanese customers who value it as a water filter and water absorbant. Kuala Sepetang, Malaysia. 09/01/2010. The charcoal manufacturing in Malaysia is thriving due to high demand from Japanese customers. More than half of the country's charcoal are exported to Japan, where charcoal is valued as water filter and moisture absorbant. Despite the environmental concern of illegal logging, the industry plays an important source of income to locals.
  • Malaysians work at a charcoal factory in Kuala Sepetang, 300km north of Kuala Lumpur. Charcoal making is currently thriving due to a high demand for the product from Japanese customers who value it as a water filter and water absorbant. Kuala Sepetang, Malaysia. 09/01/2010. The charcoal manufacturing in Malaysia is thriving due to high demand from Japanese customers. More than half of the country's charcoal are exported to Japan, where charcoal is valued as water filter and moisture absorbant. Despite the environmental concern of illegal logging, the industry plays an important source of income to locals.
  • Malaysians work at a charcoal factory in Kuala Sepetang, 300km north of Kuala Lumpur. Charcoal making is currently thriving due to a high demand for the product from Japanese customers who value it as a water filter and water absorbant. Kuala Sepetang, Malaysia. 09/01/2010. The charcoal manufacturing in Malaysia is thriving due to high demand from Japanese customers. More than half of the country's charcoal are exported to Japan, where charcoal is valued as water filter and moisture absorbant. Despite the environmental concern of illegal logging, the industry plays an important source of income to locals.

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