Cutch

Cutch is a word seldom heard these days. It is a khaki dye made from mangrove bark and for a time it was a major export product for North Borneo. Demand soared with all the khaki uniforms required for two world wars in the 20th century.

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David (the one on the left) is the writer behind Malaysia Traveller, sharing first-hand travel advice from over five decades of living and travelling across Asia and the Middle East. Based in Malaysia since 2009 and now in Kuching, he has published over 790 pages on this website, personally visited every place he covers, and uses only his own photos. Readers can learn more on his About Me page. He also shares updates on Facebook and YouTube. He loves uncovering overlooked places that even some Malaysians have never visited.