Gaharu was founded in October 2008 to undertake intensive cultivation of gaharu-producing Aquilarplants on a commercial scale.
Gaharu, agarwood, eaglewood, aloeswood are a few of the names for the resinous, fragrant and highly valuable heartwood produced by the Aquilaria spp.It has been reported that high quality gaharu resin could cost RM100,000 per kg and about RM10,000 in its unprocessed form.
“Gaharu or Black Gold has long played a significant role in Arab culture and religion. It is the most expensive wood,”
The Chinese had century-old writings mentioning gaharu, also known as Wood of Gods, in herbal medicine remedy.
There are about 200,000 trees in the plantation with a greenhouse and nursery set-up,” was told by the Managing Director, Mr David Ho Kwan Meng
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TIME : 6.45AM
VENUE : GOPENG MARKET ROUNDABOUT (GROUPING)
Interesting uphill terrain with 300 acres Gaharu Farm..never miss it !
Light refreshment will be served after ride.
Call at 012 5068369 to confirm your attendance. Thank you
where is the place in the above picture?
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