Trove Borneo Launch in Sarawak

PRESS RELEASE

Sarawak Biodiversity Council and KITKOJI Launch Trove Borneo –

A Limited-Edition Trove of 9 Premium Sarawak 100% Pure Essential Oils

KITKOJI Pte. Ltd. (KITKOJI) in partnership with Sarawak Biodiversity Council (SBC)

has launched Trove Borneo, a premium line of nine pure essential oils derived from

plants found in the 130 million years-old Borneo Rainforest.

The Memorandum of Agreement (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 SGD250 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 ASEAN at the forefront of the world’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.

You can learn more about SBC and their work here: https://www.sbc.org.my/

Visit www.TroveBorneo.com for more information on our 100% Pure Essential Oils

Here are the media features of our launch of Trove Borneo