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This study introduces a novel approach using wood fiber/PLA composite microperforated panel (WFCMPP) for indoor sound absorption purposes. WFCMPP, comprising rubber tree chip-derived fibers and a polylactic acid (PLA) matrix, with the dimensions of the rubber tree chip-derived fibers ranging from 0.5 to 1 mm, demonstrated promising sound absorption coefficients comparable to other natural fiber composite microperforated panels. The maximum sound absorption coefficient was recorded at 0.989 with a resonance frequency of 1416 Hz when the wood fiber composition was 30 %. The study also investigates the impact of wood fiber composition on sound absorption, revealing a linear relationship between fiber content and both porosity and sound absorption. The peak sound absorption coefficient of WFCMPP remained almost identical at different air gap thicknesses, showcasing the versatility and effectiveness of the samples. Additionally, the performance remained robust even with variations in air gap size. Scanning electron microscope analysis confirms the irregular porous structure and complexity contributing to enhanced sound absorption. WFCMPP presents a sustainable and effective alternative for acoustic applications, combining sound absorption performance with environmental considerations. [Display omitted] • Microperforated panels (MPPs) were fabricated from wood fiber/PLA composite using conventional machining. • Sound absorption of wood fiber/PLA MPPs (WFCMPP) was measured using an impedance tube. • All samples showed excellent absorption, with coefficients exceeding 0.9 between 1,400 and 1,470 Hz. • Porosity and surface morphology analyses were conducted to verify the complex structure of WFCMPP. • WFCMPP's sound absorption performance was comparable to other natural fiber-based MPPs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]