Melunak Wood: Characteristics and Uses

Melunak Wood: Characteristics and Uses   Introduction Melunak is the Standard Malaysian Name for the wood of the Pentace species (Tiliaceae). This wood is recognized by various vernacular names such as balong ayam, baru, janda baik, kebal ayam, and kempayang hantu in Peninsular Malaysia. In Sarawak, it’s known as melunak, while in Sabah, it’s referred…