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Did you know that the Dryobalanosps aromatica, or Kapur Peringgi, is not just a pretty tree? It's historically significant, once attracting Arab traders because it was worth more than gold due to its camphor production! Talk about a tree with a rich history!

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Published on 6th November 2023

Timor-Leste President Dr José Ramos-Horta visited the Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) Botanical Research Centre (BRC), planting a 'Kapur Peringgi' sapling – a tree historically significant for its medicinal properties and camphor production. The visit highlights the BRC's focus on translational research of medicinal...

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