FLORA & FAUNA

A haven for estuarine crocodiles

DISCOVER MALAYSIA The mangrove forest near a busy shipping route in Tanjung Langsat, Johor has been turned into a perfect sanctuary, housing the endangered buaya tembaga species or scientifically known as crocodylus porosus.

By allMalaysia · April 3, 2012 · 0 Comment

Bako beckons

DISCOVER MALAYSIA Pitcher plants, proboscis monkeys and patterned rocks – these and more are the star attractions of Bako.

By allMalaysia · March 30, 2012 · 0 Comment

Bonsai beauty

DISCOVER MALAYSIA The art of culturing bonsai is ideal for people who want a leisurely and fulfilling hobby that allows them to “get back” to nature.

By allMalaysia · May 20, 2011 · 0 Comment

Lake of the Hornbills

DISCOVER MALAYSIA While Lake Kenyir is home to various exotic fish, not many know that the largest man-made lake in South-East Asia is a haven for bird lovers.

By allMalaysia · April 6, 2011 · 0 Comment

Functional fungi

DISCOVER MALAYSIA The wild Tiger’s Milk mushroom is sought after for its nutritional and medicinal benefits.

By allMalaysia · March 15, 2011 · 0 Comment

Endangered Otter Resurfaces in Sabah

DISCOVER MALAYSIA The hairy-nosed otter (Lutra sumatrana) – the world’s most endangered otter species – has been “rediscovered” in the Deramakot Forest Reserve in Sabah.

By allMalaysia · July 26, 2010 · 0 Comment

The great escape

DISCOVER MALAYSIA What happens when you combine a swish eco resort with acres of pristine wilderness and one very big lake? Top-of-the-line adventure, it seems.

By allMalaysia · May 22, 2010 · 0 Comment

Bizarre twists

COMMUNITY The oddly coiled shell of a tiny snail has left scientists puzzled.

By allMalaysia · June 25, 2009 · 0 Comment

Sanctuary in jeopardy

COMMUNITY The Kinta Nature Park in Batu Gajah with the largest heronry in the country is in danger of being destroyed unless proper management is implemented fast by the Perak Government.

By allMalaysia · June 9, 2009 · 0 Comment