Earlier today (August 23), our Prime Minister, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad officiated the merbau tree (Malacca teak) as our country’s NATIONAL TREE.

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The Malacca teak was officially announced today to be a symbol of pride for the country at the “Hutan Kita: Journey Through Our Rainforest” exhibition in Kuala Lumpur Tower.