The Standard Malaysian Name for the timber of Calophyllum spp. (Guttiferae). Vernacular names applied include bintangor (Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak) with various epithets, bakokol (Sarawak), entangor (Sarawak) and penaga laut (Peninsular Malaysia and Sabah).
Uses :
The timber is suitable for light construction, flooring, decking, panelling, mouldings, joinery, cabinet making, furniture, railway sleepers, ornamental items, posts, beams, joists, rafters, decorative solid door, ship and boat building (masts, spars, oars and helms), diving boards, plywood, wooden pallets (expendable type), door and window frames (internal use only) and staircase (angle blocks, rough bracket and apron lining). In several regions, the wood is much sought after for masts, spars, bridge work and scaffolding.
