Nature

Orang Utan

Orang Utan species of great apes known for their intelligence and their long arms and reddish-brown hair. Native to Malaysia, they are currently found only in rainforests on the islands of Borneo and Sumatra. Their name derives from the Malay phrase orang hutan, meaning “person of the forest”. Orangutans are the most arboreal of the great apes, spending nearly all of their time in the trees. Every night they fashion nests to sleep in from branches and foliage. In Malaysia, there is a house of orang utan which is in Sepilok, Sabah.

Rainforest

Malaysia’s rainforest is considered as the oldest in the world. The diverse species of animal and plant life continue to excite a great deal of scientific research. Many believe that some undiscovered plant may hold cures to many currently incurable human diseases. It is estimated that over 15,000 flowering plant species (9 percent of the world’s total) and 185,000 animal species (16 percent of the world’s total) are found in Malaysia. Malaysia’s flowering plants include some 2,000 types of trees, including 200 different palms and 3,000 species of orchids. You can discover rainforest at the Taman Negara Malaysia in Jerantut, Pahang.

Raflesia

The world’s largest flower, the Rafflesia is unique to the region. Another record-breaker is the towering Tualang tree, tallest of all tropical trees. It can reach up to 80 meters (260 ft) in height.

Coral Reef

Tioman Island has the best coral reef and said to be among the top beautiful island in the world. The natural coral are untouched and been protected by Malaysian Government. Protected from the open sea to the east, these islands offer the perfect conditions for a thriving underwater metropolis.

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