Originally published in Star Two (The Star) – 21 March 2007 | By Rubin Khoo In 2007, five individuals from diverse backgrounds were united by a common bond: their role as guardians of Malaysia’s rich heritage. Selected from a nationwide ...[ 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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
EDGE OF DARKNESS — A JOURNEY INTO THE HAUNTED PAST
Media Archive | Narrative Travel History In the evocative feature "Edge of Darkness," journalist Stuart Wavell embarked on a deeply personal pilgrimage back to the landscapes of his youth in Malaysia. The story is one of shadows and secrets—centered around ...[ read more ]
ADVENTURE INTO NATURE — PRESERVING OUR NATURAL HERITAGE
Media Archive | Borneo Bulletin (January 1998) In a feature titled "Adventure into Nature" published in the Borneo Bulletin in January 1998, Irshad Mobarak - Naturalist spoke with journalist Maria about the burgeoning movement of ecotourism. Even then, Irshad recognized ...[ read more ]
MY VERY OWN SWAMP — CONSERVATION THROUGH REFORESTATION
Media Archive | Weekend Telegraph (April 1997) In April 1997, the Weekend Telegraph published an insightful feature by Paul Mansfield titled "My Very Own Swamp." The article provided a firsthand account of the critical work being done deep within the ...[ read more ]
RESERVE PSYCHOLOGY — PRESERVING THE WILD SIDE OF LANGKAWI
Historical Feature | Malaysian Tatler (April 1995) In the April 1995 edition of Malaysian Tatler, journalist Sina Maran Tadun explored a pivotal moment in the archipelago’s history with the feature "Reserve Psychology." At a time when Langkawi was undergoing dramatic ...[ read more ]