Field Notes by Sri Sari | Published February 2011 February in Langkawi marks the beginning of a spectacular natural phenomenon. As the dry season takes hold, the island's avian residents begin their elaborate courtship rituals. From the high canopies of ...[ read more ]
JOBS OF JOY — THE NATURALIST’S CALLING
Originally published in The Star – 16 June 2007 | By C.Y. Lee For Irshad Mobarak, the path to becoming Langkawi’s most prominent naturalist was paved with a radical shift in perspective. Once a corporate banker, Irshad left the financial ...[ read more ]
ALL WALKS OF LIFE — AN INTERVIEW WITH IRSHAD MOBARAK
Conservation as a Calling in the Langkawi Rainforest The journey of a naturalist often begins with a simple spark of curiosity. For Irshad Mobarak, growing up in Seremban provided the initial contact with the outdoors, further fueled by the legendary ...[ read more ]
A WALK TO REMEMBER — THE RISING STAR OF SOUTHEAST ASIA
Originally published in The Guardian – 14 May 2005 | By Andrew Catchpole "Langkawi is one of the most ravishing places in southeast Asia and is already being talked of as a rising star, yet it is still a hideaway ...[ read more ]
Gunung Jerai | 3Days 2Nights
Discover Kedah’s ancient heritage and natural beauty on a 3-day, 2-night journey based at the scenic Jerai Hill Resort. Begin your experience with a peaceful mangrove cruise, sunset views over the lowlands, and a restful night in the cool mountain ...[ read more ]
THE PLIGHT OF THE SEA EAGLE — CONSERVING LANGKAWI’S MAJESTIC RAPTORS
Wildlife Conservation | Raptors of Langkawi The White-bellied Sea Eagle (Haliaeetus leucogaster) is an iconic symbol of Langkawi, often seen soaring effortlessly above the archipelago's limestone karsts and turquoise waters. However, behind its majestic appearance lies a disturbing reality—the plight ...[ read more ]
NATURALIST PAR EXCELLENCE — THE GUIDING FORCE OF JUNGLEWALLA
Our Leadership | Natural History & Conservation For over three decades, Irshad Mobarak - Naturalist has been at the forefront of nature conservation and education in Malaysia. A self-taught naturalist with a profound love for the archipelago’s biodiversity, Irshad has ...[ read more ]
STEERING LANGKAWI — NAVIGATING THE UNESCO GEOPARK
Media Archive | Featuring Irshad Mobarak - Naturalist In June 2003, journalist Deepak Gill joined Irshad Mobarak - Naturalist for an expedition that showcased a different side of the "Jewel of Kedah." In his feature titled "Steering Langkawi," Gill described ...[ read more ]
THE ARDEN NATURALIST — A LEGACY OF FIELD OBSERVATION
Media Archive | Featuring Irshad Mobarak - Naturalist In May 2003, Rose Ismail of the New Straits Times published a compelling profile titled "The Arden Naturalist," introducing the world to a man whose name has since become synonymous with Langkawi’s ...[ read more ]
BANKING ON ECO-TOURISM — THE FOUNDATION OF RESPONSIBLE HOSPITALITY
Historical Feature | The Sun Daily (2001) In March 2001, Ian McIntyre of The Sun Daily captured a pivotal moment in Langkawi’s tourism history with the feature "Banking on Eco-Tourism." The article highlighted a bold move by the Mutiara Burau ...[ read more ]
FOREST TRUMP — THE BRIGADIER’S RECOMMENDATION
Media Archive | Featuring the Langkawi Archipelago (2003) In February 2003, travel writer Steven Cole documented his journey to one of Malaysia’s most storied landscapes in a feature titled "Forest Trump." The narrative began with a recommendation from a brigadier—a ...[ read more ]
SHAABAN ARSHAD — THE HERITAGE OF TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE
Our Team | Traditional Ethnobotany & Rainforest Ecology Shaaban comes from a lineage renowned for their profound understanding of the natural world. Raised in a family of traditional herbalists and medicine men, he has inherited a wealth of indigenous knowledge ...[ read more ]