Shorea Harvest is a sustainability-driven initiative focused on the responsible harvesting and processing of engkabang (Shorea macrophylla) or also known as Boneo Butter, a high-value forest resource native to Sarawak. Engkabang is rich in natural fats with excellent moisturizing, antioxidant, and stabilizing properties, making it highly beneficial for food applications, natural cosmetics, and wellness products. The main objective of this project is to improve the economic level of the Song community by producing engkabang oil in a more efficient and systematic way, helping the community to generate income, as well as developing strategies to promote and market engkabang oil.
The project integrates sustainable harvesting practices with strong community participation to deliver high-quality raw materials, while supporting forest conservation, biodiversity protection, and long-term income generation for local communities. It attracted the attention of YB Tuan Lidam Assan (State Assemblyman for N62 Katibas). Several meetings have been held together with the District Officer of Song, Mr. Harry Bruce Edwin, and 11 community leaders of Song, comprising temenggong, pemanca, and penghulu. A total of 10 mini machines for extracting engkabang oil have been handed over to the community leaders for use by the community during the engkabang season.
