The merbau is now Malaysia’s national tree
The merbau tree (Malacca teak) is now Malaysia's national tree.
Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad made the announcement at the opening of the “Hutan Kita: Journey Through Our Rainforest” exhibition on Malaysian rainforests at KL Tower on Friday, and further reaffirmed Malaysia’s commitment to the Rio Earth Summit in 1992.
Read more at https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2019/08/23/the-merbau-is-now-malaysias-national-tree-says-dr-m
Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad made the announcement at the opening of the “Hutan Kita: Journey Through Our Rainforest” exhibition on Malaysian rainforests at KL Tower on Friday, and further reaffirmed Malaysia’s commitment to the Rio Earth Summit in 1992.
Read more at https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2019/08/23/the-merbau-is-now-malaysias-national-tree-says-dr-m