Birding History | Highland Expeditions Fraser’s Hill has long been recognized as the most vital montane birding destination in Peninsular Malaysia. Our history with this highland sanctuary dates back to professional birdwatching courses designed to hone the observation and identification ...[ read more ]
RAPTOR WATCH 2009 — A SPECTACLE OF MIGRATION
Birding History | Migratory Research Every year, one of nature's most spectacular migrations unfolds in the skies over the Straits of Malacca. Raptor Watch 2009 was a milestone event where JungleWalla joined birders and conservationists from around the world to ...[ read more ]
2008 IN MEMORY — REFLECTING ON A YEAR OF CONSERVATION
Field Notes | Year in Review 2008 As we look back at the archives of 2008, we are reminded of a year defined by action, education, and a deepening connection with the landscapes of Langkawi. It was a period of ...[ read more ]
Covidien – Give Back to Nature and Community
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 ]
National Geographic Asia – Geopark Race
Conducted in JungleWalla's way, this team building event took the group to Langkawi geopark sites and places of interests. Around 09 am on D-day, monsoon downpour make us a bit worry, but hey... its nature isn't...?. Hmmm..... this is going ...[ read more ]
THE MAKING OF ECO WARRIORS — REFORESTING GUNUNG RAYA 2008
Conservation History | Youth Education In August 2008, a significant step was taken toward the ecological restoration of Langkawi’s highest peak. Under the "The JungleWallah of Langkawi" program, 98 students of various ages—our "Eco Warriors"—gathered to plant 500 trees across ...[ read more ]
TROPICAL IMMERSION — A PHOTOGRAPHIC JOURNEY THROUGH LANGKAWI
Langkawi is a landscape defined by dramatic light and ancient geological formations. For nature photographers and enthusiasts, the island offers a rare opportunity to capture the intersection of primary rainforests, karst topography, and specialized wildlife. This narrative explores the sensory ...[ 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 ]
Morning Birding in Langkawi
The very next morning, my aunt took me along to go “Bird Watching” with two of the most pleasant and cheerful tourists I have ever met. We left the house at 6.45 am, right after a quick breakfast at a ...[ 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 ]
A TRUE BLUE NATURALIST — THE LEGACY OF IRSHAD MOBARAK
Originally published in The Star, this profile explores the journey of Irshad Mobarak, the founder of JungleWalla and one of Malaysia’s most prominent naturalists. His life’s work has been dedicated to the study, preservation, and interpretation of Langkawi’s ancient ecosystems. ...[ read more ]
COMMUNITY-LED CONSERVATION — PRESERVING LANGKAWI’S NATURAL HERITAGE
Originally published in Utusan Malaysia – 17 February 2009 | "JungleWallah Pulihara Alam Sekitar" Conservation is most effective when driven by the community. Since its founding, JungleWalla has remained committed to the principle that tourism must serve as a vehicle ...[ read more ]