By comparison there are only 1 species in UK. This is very good indication of the great diversity of fauna a rainforest can keep. Here at the Datai area you we have 5 and you are likely to see at ...[ read more ]
Hornbills
The Great Hornbill, from the tip of its beak to the tip of its tail it measures at 1.20 meters. Its call is a distinct and loud Gok! Gok! Gok! and sometimes followed with a Gawarrrr !! When this bird ...[ read more ]
Birds of prey
Among the commonly seen are the White bellied sea eagle, Brahminy kite, Changeable Hawk eagle, Jerdon Baza, Crested Serpent eagle, Crested goshawk and the Japanese sparrow hawk. The former 3 even nest at the area and the nesting months are ...[ read more ]
Jungle Odyssey
My son who is seven and had never managed to walk along any piece of wood, let alone one that was only 6in wide gave a little wobble. It was as if time stood still. He then edged towards the ...[ read more ]
Pahang
If you are looking to have an all-encompassing holiday that will take you to world-class islands, hill resorts, miles and miles of sandy beaches and mysterious lakes, look no further than the state of Pahang. Pahang is Peninsular Malaysia’s largest ...[ read more ]
Terengganu
A drive along the coast of Terengganu will both awe the visitor and calm his tired spirit. Sandy white beaches – lined with coconut trees that complete the picture – do more than just greet the visitor looking to soak ...[ read more ]
Negeri Sembilan
As a result, a fight ensued between a bull representing Sumatrans and a tiger signifying the Javanese. The bull miraculously defeated the ferocious tiger, which accredited the victors the title of Minangkabau, which means ‘Victorious Bulls’. Later during the 16th ...[ read more ]
Johor
The state offers exciting water sports and recreational facilities, pristine islands and beaches, a variety of mouth-watering local seafood, exotic fruits, colourful festivals, traditional practices and world-class golf resorts. GETTING THERE By Road and Rail : Johor Bahru is accessible ...[ read more ]
Ipoh
The name Ipoh originated from a local tree, pohon epu or now more commonly known as pokok ipoh. This particular plant is known for its tree sap which is poisonous and used by the orang asli in their blowdarts. In ...[ read more ]
Perak
Perak means silver in Malay, and its name was derived from the silvery tin ore that was found aplenty around the state during the turn of the last century. Its capital is Ipoh and its major towns are Taiping, Teluk ...[ read more ]
Kedah
The Funan Kingdom of Vietnam, the Sumatran Kingdom of Sri Vijaya, the Thais, the Portuguese, the Achenese and the British also occupied Kedah. The oldest civilization in Peninsular Malaysia is the land of padi fields, Kedah. One of the most ...[ read more ]
Perlis
Perlis is unlike any state in Malaysia, it offers a wonderfully picturesque landscape of miles and miles of padi fields interrupted only by weird but wonderful limestone outcrops and beautifully tendered rustic wooden houses. Perlis is not only Malaysia’s smallest ...[ read more ]