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BAU TREE (MALACCA TEAK) CHOSEN AS THE NATIONAL TREE
Merbau tree (Malacca Teak or instia palembanica) was chosen and The exhibition is an initiative under Our Forest Conservation Programme
announced as the National Tree by the Prime Minister YAB Tun Dr. 2019 - 2020 that showcases the country’s rich natural resources and its
Mahathir Mohamad at the ‘Hutan Kita’ Exhibition launching ceremony, preservation and conservation efforts.
at Kuala Lumpur Tower.
The exhibition also managed to create national records upon receiving
The Merbau tree was selected as a symbol of integrity of the national forest, the Malaysia Book of Records (MBR) recognition as the Largest Tropical
from the result of sustainable management and conservation efforts of Rainforest Species Exhibition in which 850 species of tropical rainforest
Malaysian biodiversity. The Merbau tree also symbolizes the importance of were exhibited.
the forest towards the industrial and economic development of the country.
YAB Prime Minister, Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad officiated the ‘Hutan Kita’ Exhibition which goes on from 24 August to 22 September 2019.
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Merbau tree (Malacca Teak or instia palembanica) was chosen and The exhibition is an initiative under Our Forest Conservation Programme
announced as the National Tree by the Prime Minister YAB Tun Dr. 2019 - 2020 that showcases the country’s rich natural resources and its
Mahathir Mohamad at the ‘Hutan Kita’ Exhibition launching ceremony, preservation and conservation efforts.
at Kuala Lumpur Tower.
The exhibition also managed to create national records upon receiving
The Merbau tree was selected as a symbol of integrity of the national forest, the Malaysia Book of Records (MBR) recognition as the Largest Tropical
from the result of sustainable management and conservation efforts of Rainforest Species Exhibition in which 850 species of tropical rainforest
Malaysian biodiversity. The Merbau tree also symbolizes the importance of were exhibited.
the forest towards the industrial and economic development of the country.
YAB Prime Minister, Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad officiated the ‘Hutan Kita’ Exhibition which goes on from 24 August to 22 September 2019.
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