Merpauh Wood: Versatile and Durable for Construction and Joinery Projects Introduction Merpauh is the Standard Malaysian Name for the wood derived from various species of the Swintonia genus, belonging to the Anacardiaceae family. Locally, it is known by several names, including Merpauh in Peninsular Malaysia, Rengas in Sabah, Pitoh in Sarawak, and Periang in…
Merbau Wood: Characteristics, Strength, and Applications Introduction Merbau wood, also known scientifically as Intsia spp., primarily I. palembanica (Leguminosae family), is one of the most recognized woods in Malaysia and across Southeast Asia. Other common names include *merbau ipil* (Peninsular Malaysia) and *ipil laut* (Sabah), particularly for I. bijuga. This highly regarded wood is…
Merbatu Wood: A Comprehensive Overview Introduction Merbatu is the Standard Malaysian Name and the ASEAN Standard Name for the wood of various species including Atuna spp., Kostermanthus spp., Licania spp., Maranthes corymbosa, and Parinari spp. (Chrysobalanaceae). The trees are also known by several other vernacular names such as kemalau (Peninsular Malaysia), kukut (Sarawak), mentelor (Peninsular…
Merawan Wood: Characteristics and Applications Introduction Merawan wood refers to the light wood obtained from various species of the Hopea genus (family Dipterocarpaceae). In Malaysia, it is commonly known as “Merawan” with different epithets depending on the region, such as “Luis” and “Mang” in Sarawak, and “Selangan” in Sabah and Sarawak. In Sabah, “Gagil”…
Mengkulang Wood: Characteristics and Uses Introduction Mengkulang is the standard Malaysian name for the light timber derived from the Heritiera species (Sterculiaceae family). This wood is known by various vernacular names across Malaysia, including Mengkulang (Peninsular Malaysia), Jambu Keluang (Melaka), Kembang (Sabah), Melabu (Sarawak), and Melima (Peninsular Malaysia). The main species include H. albiflora,…
Mempisang wood INTRODUCTION The Standard Malaysian Name for the timber of the family Annonaceae. Vernacular names applied include akau (Sarawak), antoi (Peninsular Malaysia), jangkang (Peninsular Malaysia), karai (Sabah and Sarawak) with various epithets, kepayang babi (Sarawak), mangitan (Peninsular Malaysia), manitan (Peninsular Malaysia) and pisang-pisang (Peninsular Malaysia and Sabah). Major species include Alphonsea curtisii, A. elliptica, A. johorensis, A. maingayi; Cyathocalyx pruniferus, C. sumatranus; Mezzettia parviflora; Mitrephora maingayi, M. vulpina; Monocarpia euneura;…
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…
Mata Ulat Wood #### *Introduction* Mata Ulat is the Standard Malaysian Name for the wood derived from the *Kokoona* species, belonging to the Celastraceae family. This wood is commonly known by various vernacular names such as *bajan* in Sarawak and *perupok* in Peninsular Malaysia, with the latter also referred to as *perupok kuning*…
Machang Wood INTRODUCTION The Standard Malaysian Name for the wood of Mangifera spp. (Anacardiaceae). Many vernacular names for the species of this genus have been recorded and they include asam (Sabah) with various epithets, bachang (Peninsular Malaysia and Sarawak), lanjut (Peninsular Malaysia), figured asam (Sabah), machang api (Peninsular Malaysia), machang hutan (Peninsular Malaysia), mangga (Peninsular Malaysia), mempelam (Peninsular Malaysia), pauh (Peninsular Malaysia), rawa (Peninsular Malaysia) and other localised names too numerous to list here. Major forest species…
Light Red Meranti: Versatile and Timeless Wood Light Red Meranti Wood (LRM) is a pink-red, lightweight wood from the genus *Shorea* (Dipterocarpaceae). Known by various names across Malaysia and other regions, LRM is valued for its versatility and aesthetic appeal. Major species include *S. acuminata*, *S. dasyphylla*, *S. hemsleyana*, *S. johorensis*, *S. lepidota*, *S. leprosula*,…