The Standard Malaysian Name for the light timbers of Hopea spp. (Dipterocarpaceae). Vernacular names applied are usually merawan (Peninsular Malaysia) with various qualifying epithets, luis (Sarawak), mang (Sarawak) and selangan (Sabah and Sarawak) with various epithets. Gagil is used for H. sangal in Sabah.
Uses :
The timber is suitable for rafters, joists, door and window frames and sills (internal use), panelling, mouldings, partitioning, joinery, furniture, plywood, flooring, decking, staircase (angle blocks, rough bracket, baluster, balustrade, carriage, newel, riser, sprandrel framing, stringer, tread, bullnose, round end and winder), columns (light duty), railway sleepers, vehicle bodies (framework, floor boards and planking), ship and boat building (keels, keelsons, framework and general planking), cooling tower (structural members) and tool handles (non impact). The heavier species are suitable for heavy construction under cover.
