Eight interesting facts you didn’t know about Sabah and Sarawak

PETALING JAYA : In conjunction with the Malaysia Day celebrations that mark Sabah and Sarawak becoming a part of the … More

Igniting Tourism Recovery with Tourist Villages

JAKARTA : Indonesia continues to explore the potential of tourist villages to ignite tourism and national economic recovery. Located in … More

Indulge in sunset at Singapore’s Changi Point

People view the twilight colors at Singapore’s Changi Point on Jun 30, 2021. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua) SINGAPORE, July … More

Forest birdsong in Singapore

SINGAPORE : In the forest of Singapore, you might only have a very slight chance of spotting a Chinese Hwamei. … More

Nature bites back: Animals pushing human boundaries

PARIS (AFP) : The pandemic and climate change is testing as never before the delicate balance of human co-habitation with … More

‘Well of Hell,’ gaping desert hole, is shrouded in mystery

Far out in Yemen’s remote eastern desert landscape, a gaping hole in the ground believed to be “million and millions” … More

Colombia Has The World’s Largest Variety Of Butterfly Species: Study

Colombia is home to the world’s largest variety of butterflies, approximately 20 percent of all known species, according to a … More

VISIT THE CULTURAL MELTING POT OF SOUTHEAST ASIA

FOR THOSE SEEKING THE PERFECT SOUTHEAST ASIAN ESCAPE PACKED WITH DIVERSE CULTURAL EXPERIENCES, DELICIOUS FOOD, ISLAND ADVENTURES AND BREATHTAKING NATURAL … More

Why is Finland a reference for happiness?

HELSINKI : For the fourth year in a row, Finland sits at the top of the World Happiness Report, a … More

Naturally wonderful

David Bowden lists 10 areas in the country that nature lovers can explore post-pandemic THE oxygen we breathe, the food … More

The Mekong’s magical secret: How heading for the river’s upper reaches to unspoiled Laos will make you feel more like an explorer than a tourist

Small, old colonial-style Sabaidee Pandaw is one of only a handful of boutique boats on the Upper Mekong Caroline Hendrie … More

East Timor: A young nation reviving ancient laws

Traditional East Timorese resource-management laws are helping to preserve the most biodiverse coral reef in the world. Estevao Marques was … More

The ‘sheep’ that can photosynthesise

Much like its herbivorous namesake, the ocean-dwelling “leaf sheep” grazes for food; however, it supplements its diet in a unique … More

Natural soundscapes boost health markers, lower stress

OTTAWA : Stressed out by the pandemic? Spending more time in green spaces might be just what the doctor ordered, … More

Rafflesia sanctuary in Tasik Kenyir levelled: MNS

There’s simply nothing left, says expert THE Malaysian Nature Society was shocked to discover the areas meant to protect the large … More

This Rhino Keeper Knows He Has Important Job

BOGOR, West Java – Poniran, 48, is an animal keeper at Taman Safari Indonesia, and has been taking care of African … More

Penang-based nature artist Nasir Nadzir dies aged 31 from Covid-19 complications

Penang’s art scene mourns Nasir Nadzir, a young, much-loved artist from Kepala Batas whose creations and generosity of spirit touched … More

A ‘tail of Borneo’ adventure

WITH Covid-19 still lingering around the world, it will be a while before Malaysians can renew their passports, take leave … More

Why Germans love getting naked in public

“Free-body culture” promotes harmony with nature, and today some Germans sunbathe nude, strip down to play sports and even hike … More

635-million-old fungi is the world’s oldest terrestrial fossil

Scientists have found the world’s oldest terrestrial fossil hiding inside 635-million-year-old sedimentary dolostone rocks from China. Researchers estimate the record-setting … More