Sarawakian Local Delights : Jelutong

In the olden days when the Foochows first came to Sarawak, they were introduced to the jelutong and many of them attempted to collect the " rubber" or resin. The rubbery matter was therefore called Lotong by them. In later days when rubber bands became common use for tying things, they were called lotong die, ie rubber bands.

In Indonesia, the local people tap the jelutong tree to get its latex or resin and sell at the market.

Dyera Costulata -  it can be quite a big tree.

Photo credit : @Berceritaa