Sabah, Malaysia Borneo – An Emerging Tropical Island Vacation
The Malaysian state of Sabah, located at the northeast corner of the island of Borneo, is well positioned to offer a unique tropical island vacation flavor with a difference. There is more to Sabah than the sunny tropical weather, beautiful white sandy beaches, tropical island setting, clear crystal waters, and rich ocean and marine life.
Rafflesia’s New Eco-Tourism Package For Endau-Rompin, Pulau Sibu
Adventure, nature and leisure – these attractions await holiday-makers in the ‘Rimba Trail’ tour package spanning the Taman Negara Endau-Rompin rainforest and an island getaway in Pulau Sibu. This three-in-one package is part of Rafflesia’s efforts to promote eco-tourism and it has received support from the Malaysian Tourism Promotion Board.
Tourists will be taken to the centuries-old forest reserve of Endau-Rompin on four-wheel drive vehicles from Kuala Lumpur to Segamat, Bekok, Kampung Peta and Tanjung Leman where they will pass through secondary and virgin jungles, logging areas and oil palm plantations.
MALAYSIA: An Asian Retirement Paradise
Asia’s best-kept secret for expatriates, Malaysia has a vibrant mix of foreign and indigenous tribal cultures, creating a veritable melting pot of peoples, traditions and religions.
Kelah: The “king” of fish
Do you know that the "king" of the river fish – the "kelah" or Golden Mahseer – takes three years to grow to a size of three kilogramme? To grow to eight kg would take some 40 years, depending on its environment and food sources! Uncontrolled deforestation due to land clearing and timber harvesting activities upriver threaten the habitat of these precious species. In addition to the threat from logging, poachers also resort to deadly methods of fish harvesting using bombs, poison and electrocution method. If these activities are not checked, we might as well just say goodbye to the kelah and all its cousins!
A Quick Guide To Climbing Mount Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia Borneo
The majestic and awe-inspiring Mount Kinabalu is one of the premier destinations for thousands of visitors to Sabah, Malaysian Borneo each year. Kinabalu National Park, a designated World Heritage Site, boasts an estimated 4,500 species of plants which includes 1,500 species of orchids, 77 of which are endemic to Kinabalu, Nepenthes pitcher plants, and the Rafflesia, the largest flower in the world.
Borneo – Exotic Island Paradise
SABAH is Malaysia’s premier nature adventure destination situated in the northern tip of Borneo Island, the third largest island in the world. Sabah is popular for its wildlife conservation attractions, rain forest, surrounding nature and islands, beach resorts, tropical white sandy beaches, crystal clear water, and its warm and friendly people.
Malaysia courting honeymoon couples from Italy
With an amazing 300,000 couples getting married every year in Italy, Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board (Tourism Malaysia) is courting them …
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