Malaysia – Primary Rainforest

Malaysia – Primary Rainforest

MALAYSIA The World’s Oldest primary Rainforest Taman Negara is the oldest primary rainforest in the world, and with 4343 square kilometres it is the biggest national park in Malaysia. Entry to Malaysia for foreign nationals is unfortunately still prohibited...
Langkawi – Bubble & Bridge

Langkawi – Bubble & Bridge

LANGKAWI Travel Bubble & Sky Bridge It is not yet sensational news for international travelers, but it is certainly a step in the right direction:  Malaysia opened Langkawi to locals on 16th September 2021 in order to boost parts of the economy worst hit by the...
Malaysia – Building Bridges

Malaysia – Building Bridges

MALAYSIA Building Bridges Southeast Asia’s first Tower Drawbridge. Build bridges instead of walls! The Kuala Terengganu Drawbridge was completed in 2019 and crosses the mouth of the Terengganu River. It is the first drawbridge built in Malaysia and Southeast Asia and...
Malaysia – Orangutans!

Malaysia – Orangutans!

MALAYSIA Rehabilitated Orangutans Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre in Sabah, North Borneo was founded in 1964, to rehabilitate orphaned orangutans. Today around 60 to 80 orangutans are living free in this protected reserve located on the edge of Kabili Sepilok...
Malaysia – Traditions of Gawai Dayak

Malaysia – Traditions of Gawai Dayak

Images: Sarawak Tourism Board / Daily Express MALAYSIA Traditions of Gawai Dayak   On June 1st and 2nd, the Dayak people of Sarawak, who are traditionally farmers, celebrate Gawai Dayak. It is a day to give thanks to the gods after the harvest is over. Gawai...
Malaysia – Timah Tasoh Lake

Malaysia – Timah Tasoh Lake

Images: malaysia.travel MALAYSIA Timah Tasoh Lake   With its mountainous backdrop and vast lake landscape,Timah Tasoh Lake in Perlis is known as Malaysia’s Guilin. Situated in the northernmost state of Perlis, Lake Timah Tasoh is a man-made reservoir. It gets its...