Yellow Meranti Yellow Meranti Wood: Versatile for General Construction and Utility Introduction Yellow Meranti wood, sourced from the Richetia group of Shorea species, is widely used across Malaysia. Known for its light color, moderate durability, and ease of working, this wood goes by various local names, including damar hitam and meranti in Peninsular Malaysia…
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…
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…
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”…