Malaysian Ecotourism Association

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10/11/2023

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Exploring Sabah's waterfalls, like the captivating Madai Waterfall, is a must for every traveller. Just an hour from Lahad Datu, this 5-story cascade within the Madai Baturong Virgin Forest Reserve Nature Center is a hidden gem. Managed by the Sabah Forestry Department, the cascade's beauty captivates, making it an awe-inspiring stop that showcases the region's natural splendor.

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📍 Madai Waterfall, Madai Baturong Virgin Forest Reserve Nature Center, Kunak

23/10/2023

Sarawak invests into ecotourism.

By Ashley Sim KUCHING, Oct 23: The Sri Aman Development Agency (Sada) has approved seven development projects for the Gunung Lesong Ecotourism Complex, which will significantly improve the tourism …

23/10/2023

The most southern tip of Asia continent belongs to Tg Piai. With its extensive mangrove swamp and ecological attractions, it can be developed as a regional bucket list ecotourism destination.

KUALA LUMPUR: On the water edge of Tanjung Piai, Johor, lies a steel globe structure marking the spot the farthest south a person can go while still standing on mainland Asia.

26/09/2023

With the breathtaking views, it is little wonder that the Sijangkang Mangrove Recreational Park has been captivating nature adventure aficionados, birdwatchers, private companies and learning institutions since it was opened to the public at end-2015.

KUALA LANGAT: Worlds away from the skyscrapers and the bustling city, there is a serene place known as the Sijangkang Mangrove Recreational Park, which will leave you with a sense of being rejuvenated.

20/09/2023

Nepenthes Rajah is found only in Sabah and nowhere else.

The Nepenthes, known as the tropical pitcher plant or monkey cup, is a carnivorous plant with a unique trapping mechanism. Among its species, Nepenthes rajah is the world's largest by volume. These enormous pitchers can hold up to a remarkable 3.5 litres of water, surpassing the capacity of two large water bottles. Impressively, they are known to capture and consume animals as large as frogs, birds, and even rats, showcasing the remarkable adaptations of this captivating plant.

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