Once in a while, we receive a pleasant surprise. Instead of choosing regular holiday tours, some groups decide to give back to nature and the local community. Kelvin Seow, Regional Manager for The Covidien Group, a leading medical equipment supplier, ...[ read more ]
The Making of Eco Warriors
With the arrival of rain, we did the planting at several deforested area on Gunung Raya which is the highest peak on langkawi. We also donated and planted some trees at several resorts on the island. The trees planted are ...[ read more ]
West Malaysia Birding
They had written back saying that they were hopeful that they could find the Hooded Oriole, Blue-winged Pitta, Plain-backed Sparrow, Brown-winged Kingfisher, Brown Boobook (Hawk Owl) and the recently discovered Mountain Hawk-Eagle, a bird from Thailand that had been found ...[ read more ]
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION — INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION
Since our inception, JungleWalla has been at the forefront of environmental education in Malaysia. We believe that fostering a deep connection between youth and nature is the most effective long-term conservation strategy. Our student programs are designed to transform curiosity ...[ read more ]
LANGKAWI UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK — ASIA’S EVOLUTIONARY CRADLE
Langkawi is not merely an archipelago; it is a geological masterpiece. In 2007, it was officially designated as the first UNESCO Global Geopark in Southeast Asia. This status recognizes Langkawi’s 550 million years of history, preserved in its ancient rock ...[ read more ]
TOURISM CAN SOAR WITH BIRDS — UNLOCKING THE NORTHERN FRONTIER
Originally published in the New Straits Times – 30 March 2007 | By Sean Augustin While established destinations like Taman Negara and Fraser’s Hill have long been the pillars of Malaysian birdwatching, the northern states—including Kedah, Perak, and Terengganu—possess immense ...[ read more ]
THE MAGNIFICENT GREAT HORNBILLS OF LANGKAWI
Field Report by Sri Sari | Published January 2007 Peering through my monocular, I can clearly see his red eyes — a sure sign that he is a male. On the branch above him sits his lifelong mate, the female, ...[ read more ]
LOVE IS IN THE AIR — BIRD NESTING SEASON IN LANGKAWI
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 ]