The Rafflesia - World Biggest & Smellieast flower

It's the world's biggest flower, and maybe the stinkiest too. Now scientists have used genetic analysis to solve the longoutstanding mystery of the lineage of the rafflesia flower, known for its blood-red bloom measuring 1m wide and its nauseating stench of rotting flesh. Writing in the journal Science,...

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Charm of Kuala Selangor

A trip to Kuala Selangor should not be dictated purely by the obvious tourist attractions; rather, one should savour the hidden experiences. The district - the second largest in Selangor state - is home to several must-sees, including the famed fireflies of kampung Kuantan. But, equally exhilarating...

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Proboscis monkey in Labuk Bay Sandakan, Sabah

Probably one of the ugliest and most bizarre-looking primates this side of the equator, the proboscis monkey is a rather interesting creature found only on the island of Borneo, with Sabah hosting the highest population.With a penchant for devouring poisonous leaves and swinging reckelessly from tree...

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Sea Turtles in Selingan Island Sandakan, Sabah

Sea turtles have roamed tropical waters for over 135 million years. These ancient creatures can live to be older than 100 years. Reflecting on these traits which clearly establish an extraordinaryily long history and propensity for surviving most other creatures, it is wonder that there are still many...

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Going to Perhentian Island

Thread 1 - 9 Sept 2006We are planning to travel to Malaysia February 07 (4-5 weeks). Our childrens age: 3and half years and 15 months old. As the children are this small we think the best way is to fly from KL to Kota Baru. Stay there for about 2 days for acclimasation and then head to the Island. Who...

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Climbing Kinabalu - All you wanted to know

Current weather forecastThread 1 - 3 August 2006Mt. Kinabalu in Sabah, Borneo, 4095 m of granite. Tallest mt in SEA. Two trails, Timpohon and Melisau, the former being the usual trail that most people take and Melisau being about two clicks longer if I'm not mistaken. You can ascend via one and descend...

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Langkawi, Kedah - 99 Islands

Langkawi island is an archipelago of 99 islands lying in the north western coast of Peninsular Malaysia. The exact location of these tropical islands is at the site where the Straits of Malacca meets the waters of the Andaman Seas.The largest of these islands is called Langkawi Island and is bigger...

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Gua Kelam in Perlis - Cave of Darkness

One of the most distinctive caves in Malaysia is a 370-metre long limestone cave near the small town of Kaki Bukit (literally 'foot hill') called Gua Kelam. Located about 33km north of Kangar, the state capital, Gua Kelam Recreational Park is popular for its enchanting 'cave walk' where you can enter...

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