Tourism Malaysia : My Discoveries

	Beguiling Tasik Bera - Malaysia's First Ramsar Site Tasik Bera consists of seven flooded river valleys that collectively form a riverine lake system measuring 35 km by 20 km and covering an area of 6,150 hectares. It is the largest natural freshwater body in Malaysia.			Sungai Lembing, The El Dorado Of The East Sungai Lembing made into the pages of history after the British explored the area in 1888 and discovered rich deposits of tin ore that rivaled the underground mines of Cornwall in England.
	Mystifying Maliau - 'Lost World' That Time Forgot In 1947, a World War II British pilot was heading towards Tawau when he flew over what he thought was a mist-shrouded jungle. But as the cloud dissipated, he found himself encircled by a wall of steep cliff rising some 915 metres above the jungle floor.			Fraser's Hill: Haven For Migratory Birds And Tarantulas Located 105 km north of Kuala Lumpur and sitting at 1,524 metres above sea level, the hill station is a haven for bird watchers as it is the transitional rendezvous for migratory birds flying south to New Zealand and Australia between March and June every year, to escape from the harsh winter of Siberia.
	Terengganu's Ecotourism Attraction Terengganu's enchanting islands -- Pulau Kapas, Pulau Tenggol, Pulau Redang and Pulau Perhentian are renowned for the bio-diversity of marine life in their crystal-clear waters.			Race To The Clouds' At Bukit Larut 4x4 Challenge The normally serene Taiping Lake Garden was abuzz with activities as four-wheel drive enthusiasts congregated here for the second edition of the Larut Hill International 4x4 Challenge on Nov 15-16
	TNEC 2008 Trans-Titiwangsa: Thrills And Spills The TNEC is an extreme adventure sport where over a three-day period, four-member teams traversed across punishing terrain, competing in disciplines such as jungle trekking, whitewater rafting and running, with minimum rations and equipment.			Marine Parks Vital For Conservation Each of the marine park measures 2.0 nautical miles from the shoreline of the island gazetted for the purpose and any forms of fishing as well as other activities detrimental to the marine life are prohibited within this zone. So far the authorities have turned 42 islands and their respective marine perimeter into national marine parks.
	Elephant Sanctuary, Lake Kenyir's Latest Draw Sandwiched between the National Park and Hulu Besut Forest Reserve and the Kelah (mahseer) sanctuary, the some 15,000 hectares jumbos' sanctuary is the lake's latest tourism draw.			Ramsar Recognition For Kinabatangan-Segama Wetlands The Ramsar Convention is an informal name accorded on the convention on wetlands that have international significance, particularly concerning habitats of water fowls.The Ramsar Secretariat shares its headquarters with the World Conservation Union in Gland, Switzerland.
	Kampung Morten's 'Living Museum' Despite the years, Kampung Morten is the only Malay village in this historic city to have maintained its customs and traditions.			Sarawak's Rain Forest Music Continues To Mesmerize The World The rain failed to dampen the spirit of the revelers, including foreigners from 36 countries, who were having a good time clapping and swaying to the authentic beat of acoustic music from around the globe.
	Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre Have you ever seen an orang utan in its natural habitat? The initial encounter may scare some but the amusing and sometimes comical antics of the orang utans are bound to tickle the funny bone in you.			Kelah Sanctuary There are many attractions in Taman Negara like the canopy walkway, Berkoh rapids, Bukit Teresek, safari night, Gua Telinga, Lubok Simpon, Nusa Camp and Orang Asli settlements.
	The Gambus, Symbol of the Malay Musical Heritage It is primarily the lead melodic instrument in Malay music genres such as the Arabian influenced zapin, masri and hamdolok, and the Indian inspired ghazal -- all of which are normally performed at Malay weddings and religious festivals.			Circuit Medical Team: Unsung Heroes Of F1 At the Sepang F1 Circuit, if a F1 racer can easily reach the speed of 300 km/hr, the driver of the circuits medical rapid deployment vehicle (FIV) has to register 200km/hr in order to get to the scene of a crash.
	Langkawi Geopark - Fascinating Sights and Unforgettable Experience The Langkawi archipelago consists of a group of over 99 islands in the Andaman Sea some 30 km off the north-western part on Peninsula Malaysia. A glimpse of another 5 is only possible during high tide.			Tasik Pergau Beckons Nature Lovers If Perak is known for its majestic Pulau Banding and its lake, Kelantan's answer is Tasik Pergau, which offers nothing less than what the former can give to nature lovers.
	Come To Terengganu To Enjoy Squid Jigging Mention squid-jigging and one cannot help but associate this activity with Terengganu, a state that lies in the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia, which is renowned for its powdery white sandy beach and enchanting islands.			Bukit Larut - Pristine and Tranquil Hill Paradise for Nature Lovers Bukit Larut, previously called Maxwell Hill, is the oldest, smallest and least disturbed hill retreat in peninsula Malaysia.
	Lun Bawang, Bisaya Add Colour To Sarawak's Festive Season While the Gawai Dayak festival, which began on June 1, is being held across Sarawak, two other Orang Ulu ethnic groups in the northern region of the state have their very own unique mid-year celebration.			The Legend Behind The Dance Citrawarna 2008, the day and colourful event that spearheaded Malaysia's annual tourism calendar, was launched on May 24 recently.
	Makyong Raja Besar Ho Gading Makyong is a traditional performance combining acting, dancing, singing, drama, romance and comedy in a single presentation...			Johor Natural Jewel Tanjung Piai and Pulau Kukup parks offer a fascinating glimpse into nature's way in the mangroves. Nearby fishing villages and fish farms...
	Lets Go Fly A Kite Kites of all shapes, sizes and colours hailing from all over the world, soar through the sky in playful flight or in fierce fight...			Traditional Treatment Lives On Kak Pino uses traditional massage and home-brewed oils to heal aches and pains of new mothers and stressed high-fliers...
	Feathered Friends In Fraser's Hill A race where participants must record the most number of bird species they identify in the famous stop-over for our feathered friends...			The World In Tune Eccentric, native-inspired world music is paired with the mystical allure of a tropical rainforest at The Rainforest World Music Festival...
	Come Home To Pelegong A quiet and close-knit community shares their rich tradition and heritage even though it has been touched by modernization...			The Melodious Sound Of An Orang Asli Delve into Mah Meri culture through their entrancing dances, songs and traditional costumes. Solidarity and community are expressed...
	Captivating Kenyir Lake Kenyir is a mysterious place with stunning beauty, exciting adventures, tiny islands and a plethora of flora and fauna...			Tambun Rock Paintings High on an abrupt limestone cliff near Ipoh, a whole series of rock paintings, which are estimated to be about 5,000 years old...
	Camaraderie OnThe Andaman Sea Chronicles from the Royal Langkawi International Regatta 2004 shares warm camaraderie, tall tales and an exciting race to the finish...			Memory Lane Melaka's Chinatown is the oldest part of the legendary city which is a delightful amalgam of ancient and new...
	A World Of Intrigue An adventure into Gua Tempurung reveals folk tales and legends spiced-up with a little fantasy and a little more drama...			Masterpieces Of The Mah Meri The famous wood carvings of the Mah Meri tribe facilitate the expression of their beliefs and traditions...
	'Gajah' Galore A wonderful experience awaits at the Kuala Gandah Elephant Orphanage Sanctuary where visitors can learn more about these gentle giants...