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Malaysia’s Oldest Rubber Tree Now Worth Nearly RM200,000

The first rubber tree planted in Malaysia, estimated to be over 140 years old, is now said to be worth almost RM200,000.

Kuala Kangsar Municipal Council (MPKK) secretary Saiful Azli Mohamed Nor said the rubber tree, or its scientific name Hevea brasiliensis, requires maximum care with maintenance and treatment costs of between RM3,000 and RM5,000 a year.

“The current value of this rubber tree is RM194,183. This rubber tree is included in the list of heritage trees of the Kuala Kangsar Municipal Council.

“It’s turning 146 years old, so this tree does not have enough energy reserves to repair its own structure if any damage occurs,” he told Bernama recently.

Asked on its life span, Saiful Azli said it cannot be estimated.

“However, we are trying to maintain the life of this rubber tree by giving proper treatment and care,” he added. — BERNAMA

BacalahMalaysia Team

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