The merbau tree (Malacca teak) is now Malaysia's national tree.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />Read more at https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2019/08/23/the-merbau-is-now-malaysias-national-tree-says-dr-m
