Tag : Orang Asli

Traversing Taman Negara

Traversing Taman Negara

DISCOVER MALAYSIA Of when city slikers brave the open jungle and come out the other side wiser and hell-bent on eradicating leeches.
Back to nature

Back to nature

REVIEWS A jungle resort that offers both adventure and relaxation in equal measure is only just a few hours away from the city. Perfect for KLites looking to get back to nature.
Seletar’s cultural heritage

Seletar’s cultural heritage

DISCOVER MALAYSIA Learn the tradition and history of the Orang Laut or Orang Seletar at a newly-established cultural centre in Johor.
Orang asli in dire straits

Orang asli in dire straits

COMMUNITY The Orang Asli of Belum-Temenggor are still very dependent on the forest for their existence. Logging, poaching and over-harvesting have left them with very little to look forward to.
The enchanted forest

The enchanted forest

DISCOVER MALAYSIA Feeling a little hemmed in? Need a break from work? Visit Belum Eco-Resort.
Functional fungi

Functional fungi

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

Malaysia – General Info

DISCOVER MALAYSIA Pop quiz, hotshot: How many states are there in Malaysia? Well, if you can’t answer that, find out! Here’s a quick overview of Malaysia to get you started.
In danger of dying out

In danger of dying out

COMMUNITY With various orang asli tribes dwindling in numbers, the need to document their cultures becomes even more pressing.
The enchanted rainforest

The enchanted rainforest

ACTIVITIES The Gopeng Rainforest Resort may not be a five-star establishment, but it’s like Mother Nature’s own playground.
Changing face of Camerons

Changing face of Camerons

COMMUNITY The landscape of Cameron Highlands, Malaysia’s premier hill resort, is being destroyed by intensive cultivation on its slopes and forest lands.