Kuching, Sarawak, 19th November 2025 – The Sarawak Biodiversity Council (SBC), in partnership with KITKOJI Pte. Ltd. (KITKOJI), has launched Trove Borneo, a premium line of nine pure essential oils derived from plants found in Sarawak. A Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) exchange ceremony was also held during the launch between the Council and KITKOJI.
The MoA exchange took place between Dato Dr Yeo Tiong Chia, Chief Executive Officer of Sarawak Biodiversity Centre, and Ken Koh, Chief Executive Officer of KITKOJI. The exchange was witnessed by Yang Berbahagia Dato Sri Dr. Muhammad Abdullah bin Haji Zaidel, Deputy State Secretary Sarawak (Economic Planning and Development) and Chairman of the Sarawak Biodiversity Council and joined by Sarawak Biodiversity Council members and Ts. Hazwan bin Razak, Chief Executive Officer of BioVerde Technologies Sdn Bhd (BVT).
During the event, YBhg Dato Sri Dr. Muhammad Abdullah highlighted that Trove Borneo represents Sarawak’s long-term vision for sustainable and inclusive development. He emphasised that the initiative goes beyond a product launch as it connects Sarawak’s natural heritage with global aspirations for wellness, ethical sourcing, and community-driven development. He added that the brand reflects Sarawak’s Post COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030, particularly its focus on innovation, economic resilience, social equity, and environmental stewardship.
Trove Borneo will debut with a limited-edition release of only 500 sets, each priced at introductory RM788.00 and available exclusively at www.TroveBorneo.com. Each set features nine 100% pure essential oils: LitSara® fruit (Litsea cubeba), AdenoSara® (Adenosma nelsonioides), Serai makan (Cymbopogon citratus), Kunyit (Curcuma longa), Murus tabu (Lindera lucida), Calamansi (Citrus microcarpa), Kemuyang merah (Homalomena ardua), Halia Dayak (Zingiber officinale) and LitSara® leaf (Litsea cubeba).
The plants are sustainably cultivated and harvested, and the oils distilled by thirteen indigenous communities whose stewardship and traditional knowledge shape the identity and authenticity of the collection. The communities include the Lun Bawang communities of Long Telingan and Long Kerebangan (Lawas), and Long Rusu (Ba’ Kelalan), the Kelabit communities of Pa’ Lungan and Pa’ Ukat (Bario), the Bidayuh communities of Kampung Kiding and Kampung Parang (Padawan), Kampung Semadang (Penrissen), and Kampung Jagoi Duyoh (Bau), the Iban community of Rumah Simon (Lubok Antu), the Melanau community of Kampung Paloh (Belawai), the Kenyah community of Uma Kelep (Belaga), and the Kayan community of Long Bedian (Baram).
Dato Dr. Yeo Tiong Chia shared that the Trove Borneo brand reflects years of Traditional Knowledge Documentation, close collaboration with indigenous communities across Sarawak, and dedicated research.
KITKOJI CEO Mr. Ken Koh added that Trove Borneo represents a once-in-a-lifetime wellness gift. “Trove Borneo is a well-being treasure trove that means W.E.L.L – Wisdom of Indigenous communities, Eternity of 130-million-year-old Borneo Rainforest, Legacy of our ground-breaking partnership and Longevity for our gift recipients” he said.
The partnership aims to position Sarawak at the forefront of the region’s growing natural wellness industry by bringing together SBC’s scientific expertise with KITKOJI’s strength in pioneering natural wellness across the gut, skin, cell microbiome.
