Traditional Buildings

Introduction

As a research organization in forestry, wood technology and timber properties a part of our research at FRIM. In relation t to that, we have reconstructed several timber structures on our grounds with special purposes, i.e. to appreciate and study the arts of traditional usage of forest resources. The Terengganu House was the first traditional structure reconstructed followed by the Melaka House.

The former was fully transferred to FRIM in 1987, were the structures were reconstructed piece by piece close to the football field. Another structure we have collected is the bullock cart from Melaka. Since 1992, the cart has been relocated beside the pond close to the Administration Building . In that area, you may also find other wood products such as the laminated timber bridge and the railway sleepers.

"We hope to expand our collection, hence, would appreciate donations of suitable traditional structures to be restored and appreciated within our grounds."