White Meranti White Meranti Wood: Versatile and Durable for Medium Construction Introduction White Meranti wood, derived from the Anthoshorea group of Shorea species, is a highly versatile wood used widely across Malaysia and beyond. Known for its durability and moderate hardness, this wood is often referred to by various local names such as meranti…
Tualang Tualang Wood: A Durable Choice for Heavy-Duty Construction Introduction Tualang wood, derived from Koompassia excelsa, is a medium hardwood known for its reddish-brown to chocolate-brown color. Commonly found in Malaysia and known by various names such as Kayu Raja in Sarawak and Mengaris in Sabah, tualang wood is valued for its strength and durability,…
Sesendok Wood: Versatile and Lightweight for Various Applications Introduction Sesendok is the Standard Malaysian Name for the wood derived from Endospermum spp. Known for its light yellow color and even texture, it is widely available across Malaysia, Sabah, and Sarawak. Sesendok wood is lightweight and moderately easy to work with, making it suitable for a…
Sepetir Sepetir Wood: Versatile and Durable for Multiple Applications Introduction Sepetir is the Standard Malaysian Name for the timber derived from Copaifera palustris and Sindora spp. (Leguminosae family). Recognized by various names across Malaysia and Southeast Asia, Sepetir is a light hardwood known for its moderate strength and durability. Its distinctive appearance, featuring a…
Sentang Wood: A Versatile and Durable Choice Introduction Sentang, known by its scientific name Azadirachta excelsa, is a light hardwood species native to Malaysia. It features a pale straw-colored sapwood with a moderately defined reddish-brown heartwood. Sentang’s versatility, moderate density, and ease of workability make it an ideal choice for a wide range of…
Rubberwood: Sustainable and Versatile Wood Introduction Rubberwood, known locally as Kayu Getah, is derived from Hevea brasiliensis. It is a pale cream wood with a pink tinge and is widely used across Malaysia and Southeast Asia. Despite being non-durable in its natural state, rubberwood is a sustainable and cost-effective material for various applications, especially…
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…
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…