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MOUNT KINABALU ( SABAH ) |
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With a summit height at 4,095 meters (13,435 ft), Mount Kinabalu is the
highest mountain in Borneo. The mountain is known worldwide for its
tremendous botanical and biological species biodiversity. Over 600
species of ferns, 326 species of birds, and 100 mammalian species have
been identified at Mount Kinabalu and its surrounding. The main peak of
the mountain can be climbed easily by a person with a good physical
condition, and requires no mountaineering equipment although climbers
must be accompanied by guides at all times. |
SEPILOK ORANG UTAN REHABILITATION CENTRE ( SABAH ) |
Sepilok Orang Utan
Rehabilitation opened in 1964 for rescued orphaned baby orangutans from
logging sites, plantations and illegal hunting. The orphaned orangutans
are trained to survive again in the wild and are released as soon as
they are ready. The Orang Utan sanctuary is located within the
Kabili-Sepilok Forest Reserve, much of which is virgin rainforest.
About 60 to 80 orangutans are living free in the reserve. It is one of
Sabah’s top tourist attractions and a great stopover on any Malaysia
itinerary. |
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MULU CAVE ( SABAH ) |
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The Mulu Caves are
located in the Gunung Mulu National Park in Malaysian Borneo. The park
encompasses incredible caves and karst formations in a mountainous
equatorial rainforest setting. The Sarawak chamber found in one of the
underground caves is the largest cave chamber in the world. It has been
said that the chamber is so big that it could accommodate about 40
Boeing 747s, without overlapping their wings. The enormous colony of
Wrinkle-lipped bats in the nearby Deer Cave exit almost every evening
in search of food in a spectacular exodus. |
PETRONAS TWIN TOWER ( KUALA LUMPUR ) |
The Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur were the world’s tallest buildings before being surpassed in 2004 by Taipei 101. However, theowers are still the tallest twin buildings in the world. The 88-floor towers are constructed largely of reinforced concrete, with a steel and glass facade designed to resemble motifs found in Islamic art, a reflection of Malaysia’s Muslim religion. The Petronas Twin Towers feature a sky bridge between the two towers on the 41st and 42nd floors. | ![]() |
LANGKAWI ISLAND ( KEDAH ) |
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Malaysia’s best-known holiday
destination, Langkawi is an archipelago of 99 islands in the Andaman
Sea. The islands are a part of the state of Kedah, which is adjacent to
the Thai border. By far the largest of the islands is the eponymous
Pulau Langkawi with a population of about 65,000, the only other
inhabited island being nearby Pulau Tuba. Fringed with long, white
beaches and with an interior of jungle covered hills and craggy
mountain peaks, it’s easy to see why this is Malaysia’s most heavily
promoted tourist destination. The most popular beaches can be found on
the west coast with a wide choice of restaurants and eateries and some
of the best resorts in Langkawi. |
PERHENTIAN ISLAND ( TERENGGANU ) |
Located off the coast of northeastern Malaysia not far from the Thai border. The Perhentian Islands are the must-go place in Malaysia for budget travelers. They have some of the world’s most beautiful beaches and great diving with plenty of cheap accommodation. The two main islands are Perhentian Besar (“Big Perhentian”) and Perhentian Kecil (“Small Perhentian”). Both the islands have palm-fringed white sandy beaches and turquoise blue sea. | ![]() |
TIOMAN ISLAND ( PAHANG ) |
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Tioman is a small island located off the east coast of peninsular Malaysia. In the 1970s, Time Magazine selected Tioman as one of the world’s most beautiful islands. Tourists have surged to the island ever since, seeking a taste of paradises. The island is surrounded by numerous white coral reefs, making it a haven for scuba divers while the interior is densely forested. Visitors outnumber villagers outside the monsoon (November to February), but Tioman can be virtually deserted at other times. |
CAMERON HIGHLAND ( PAHANG ) |
The Cameron Highlands is one of Malaysia’s most extensive hill stations, first developed by the British in the 1920s. It has a population of more than 34,000 people consisting of Malays, Chinese, Indians and other ethnic groups. The Cameron Highlands is renowned for its trails. They lead visitors through the forest to waterfalls and other tranquil spots. Apart from its jungle walks, the sanctuary is also known for its tea plantations and visitors can book several “tea factory” tours. | ![]() |
TAMAN NEGARA ( PAHANG ) |
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Taman Negara, which literally means “national park” in Malay, is one of the oldest tropical rain forest in the world. It features massive trees, waterfalls, jungle treks of various duration and the world’s longest canopy walkways. Several trails enable the visitor to explore the forest without a guide. Taman Negara is a haven for endangered species such as the Asian elephant, tigers, leopards and rhinos, but numbers are low and sightings are very rare. It’s unlikely that you will see anything more than birds, small deer, lizards, snakes and perhaps a tapir. |