Jakarta. An exhibition portraying the life of legendary artist Affandi through his own works was held at the National Gallery … More
Tag: Nature
Roaming in the gloaming
Ranong, the northernmost province on the Andaman coast, has so many things to love, despite unpredictable weather It was pouring … More
In awe of the Rafflesia
Tioman is famed for its translucent waters, colourful corals and powdery-white beaches. Beyond these natural attractions, its rainforest holds many … More
More than just tea and strawberry
CAMERON Highlands has always been Malaysians’ favourite family holiday destination, with its farmlands and nurseries, museum and tea centres, golf … More
Corridors between habitat areas can reduce roadkill
ROADS encroach on animal habitats and populations, posing a hazard to wildlife. In Malaysia, as elsewhere, the rise in roadkill … More
10 Traditional Malay-Style Airbnbs For A Picturesque Kampung Getaway
Kampung ambience in comfort. 1. Kuang Kampung Retreat @ Sungai Buloh, Selangor Image viaAirbnb Image viaAirbnb Image viaAirbnb Nestled in … More
Fraser Hill: Malaysia’s exquisite, dainty hill station
FRASER’S Hill is spread across seven densely forested hills in the Titiwangsa Range, the backbone range of Peninsular Malaysia. It … More
Kinabatangan calling
Six in the morning, the group members were already aboard the boats cruising swiftly along the Kinabatangan River in Sandakan … More
Venice nurtures its lagoon back to health
Environmental project aims to restore it to its former glory, by introducing more fresh water. Venice (AFP) : Venice may … More
An abandoned British island reclaimed by nature
With no permanent residents and millions of animals, South Georgia island is one of the world’s most biodiverse places. Yet, … More
Indonesia’s Mt Sinabung erupts again, flight warnings issued
This is the eighth time that the volcano on Sumatra island has erupted in a week JAKARTA: Indonesia’s Mount Sinabung … More
Mulu: rainforest extraordinaire
In late June, the two tour groups of some 60 members said they loved walking along the rainforest trails in … More
This Beautiful 130-Million-Year-Old Malaysian Rainforest Is The Perfect Escape Into Nature
A great place for a family or friends outing! If you’re looking for an escape into nature, this pristine rainforest … More
Australia’s answer to the Northern Lights
Although it seems obvious there would be a southern equivalent to the northern lights, the Aurora Australis might be the … More
Natural wonder of Merapoh
THE somewhat quiet and soft-spoken Pak Teh Lan, as he is affectionately known in sleepy Merapoh, wastes no time in … More
Where the lotus blossoms
Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park near Hua Hin allows visitors to explore undisturbed beaches, check out nature trails and … More
Top 5 beaches of Mersing
FOR the uninitiated, Mersing’s main claim to fame is it being the principal gateway to Johor’s group of islands as … More
Leopard cats are Taiwan’s only surviving wildcats
Leopard cats are Taiwan’s only surviving wildcats, and one researcher has toiled for 20 years to ensure they have a … More
How one teaspoon of Amazon soil teems with fungal life
A teaspoon of soil from the Amazon contains as many as 1,800 microscopic life forms, of which 400 are fungi. … More
