Nature Destination | Biodiversity & Coastal Heritage Located at the north-western tip of Penang Island, Penang National Park stands as the state's last remaining wilderness and a vital natural heritage site. Despite being one of the world's smallest national parks, ...[ read more ]
KUALA GULA BIRD SANCTUARY
KUALA GULA BIRD SANCTUARY Kuala Gula Bird Sanctuary is one of Malaysia’s most significant wetland ecosystems. Located within the Matang Mangrove Forest Reserve in Perak, it comprises sprawling mangroves and mudflats that serve as a vital stopover for migratory waterbirds ...[ read more ]
KUALA GANDAH ELEPHANT SANCTUARY
KUALA GANDAH ELEPHANT CONSERVATION CENTRE Kuala Gandah Elephant Conservation Centre (NECC) is the headquarters for the National Elephant Conservation Unit in Malaysia. Established in 1989 by the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (PERHILITAN), the centre is dedicated to the ...[ read more ]
KENONG RIMBA PARK
KENONG RIMBA PARK: THE HIDDEN KARST WILDERNESS Kenong Rimba Park is a pristine wilderness located in the Kuala Lipis district of Pahang. Spanning 121 square kilometers, the park is bordered by Taman Negara to the east and north. It is ...[ read more ]
FOREST RESEARCH INSTITUTE MALAYSIA (FRIM)
FOREST RESEARCH INSTITUTE MALAYSIA (FRIM) Located in Kepong, on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur, the Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) is a world-class center for tropical forestry research. Spanning 1,528 hectares, this man-made forest—reclaimed from old mining sites and vegetable ...[ read more ]
ENDAU-ROMPIN NATIONAL PARK
ENDAU-ROMPIN NATIONAL PARK: THE ANCIENT PLATEAU Straddling the border of Johor and Pahang, Endau-Rompin National Park is one of the oldest rainforest ecosystems in the world, with geological formations dating back 248 million years. Covering 870 square kilometers, it is ...[ read more ]
BUKIT NANAS – KL FOREST ECO PARK
KL FOREST ECO PARK (BUKIT NANAS FOREST RESERVE) KL Forest Eco Park, formerly known as Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve, is the only remaining virgin tropical rainforest in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. Gazetted in 1906, it is the oldest forest ...[ read more ]
TERENGGANU MARINE PARK — TURTLE CONSERVATION & CORAL REEFS
TERENGGANU MARINE PARK: THE CORAL TRIANGLE OF PENINSULAR MALAYSIA The Terengganu Marine Park consists of several island clusters, including Pulau Redang, Pulau Perhentian, and Pulau Kapas. These islands are recognized for having some of the highest marine biodiversity in the ...[ read more ]
TIOMAN MARINE PARK — RAINFOREST PEAKS & CORAL REEFS
TIOMAN MARINE PARK: THE JEWEL OF THE SOUTH CHINA SEA Pulau Tioman is the largest and most ecologically diverse island in the Tioman Marine Park cluster. Renowned for its dramatic volcanic peaks and lush rainforests that sweep down to turquoise ...[ read more ]
CAMERON HIGHLANDS — THE MONTANE CLOUD FOREST
Situated at elevations ranging from 1,100 to 2,031 meters above sea level on the Titiwangsa Range, Cameron Highlands is Malaysia’s most extensive hill station. Beyond its colonial history and agricultural importance, the region is a critical ecological site featuring rare ...[ read more ]
FRASER’S HILL — THE BIRDING MECCA OF MALAYSIA
Situated at an altitude of 1,220 to 1,525 meters on the Titiwangsa Range, Fraser’s Hill (Bukit Fraser) is one of Malaysia’s most pristine hill stations. Known for its well-preserved colonial character and lush lower montane forests, it is internationally recognized ...[ read more ]
GENTING HIGHLANDS — MONTANE BIODIVERSITY AMIDST THE CLOUDS
Rising to 1,865 meters on the border of Pahang and Selangor, Genting Highlands (Gunung Ulu Kali) is primarily known as a premier entertainment hub. However, beyond the urban developments lies a significant ecological zone consisting of ancient montane rainforests and ...[ read more ]