Media Info: Ecotourism in Malaysia

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ECOTOURISM IN MALAYSIA
Malaysia is indeed blessed with a wide range of natural and cultural
assets that makes ecotourism a highly beneficial, feasible, sustainable and
long-term form of tourism. The Best Ecotourism Destination award that
Malaysia won at the TravelWeekly (Asia) Industry Award 2008 held in
Singapore was the second time in a row that Malaysia was honoured. It was a
significant achievement for a country that prided itself for its natural attractions
and unique geographical layout.
Malaysia is one of the twelve mega-biologically diverse countries in the
world, which boasts at least 15,000 species of flowering plants, 286 species of
mammals, 150,000 species of invertebrates and 4,000 species of fishes in
addition to the countless micro-organisms.
Covering almost 60 per cent of land mass, Malaysias tropical
rainforests are millions of years old and they are home to an incredibly diverse
array of flora and fauna. There may still be animals, plants, flowers and trees
yet to be discovered living beneath its canopy.
Malaysias seas shelter various marine life that rely on the delicate
balance of an undamaged ecosystem. Turtles from the other side of the world
make pilgrimages over thousands of miles to nest on Malaysian shores.
Similarly, visitors from the four corners of the world make yearly visits to our
shores simply to witness the magical world of the undersea.
Malaysia offers tourists a range of activities in which they may engage
to experience and fully appreciate the ecotourism experience such as caving,
hiking, jungle trekking, white water rafting, rock climbing, bird watching, diving
and river cruising.
There are also ecotourism-based events organized to create

awareness about the importance of conservation of the countrys natural and
cultural assets. Such events include the Tabin Wildlife Conservation Conquest
in Sabah, Frasers Hill International Bird Race and Taman Negara EcoChallenge competition.
Malaysias reputation as one of the best ecotourism destinations in the
region is further strengthened by the inclusion of the Mulu National Park in
Sarawak and Kinabalu Park in Sabah in UNESCOs World Heritage Sites List.
Lagkawi Island which is located in the northern part of the Peninsular
Malaysia has also been recognised by UNESCO as a geopark, a title given to
outstanding geological landscapes in the world. The island is the only
Geopark in the Southeast Asia and one of 50 around the world.
Meanwhile, Malaysia has also submitted two other nominations for
UNESCOs World Heritage Sites for future consideration: the Taman Negara
National Park in Pahang and the Lanjak-Entimau Wildlife Sanctuary and
Batang Ai National Park in Sarawak.
While promoting the natural attractions in the country to tourists, the
Malaysian Government also realises the importance of sustainable tourism
and of balancing conservation and development. As such, the Ministry of
Tourism, Malaysia, has adopted the National Ecotourism Plan (NEP) to
provide policies and guidelines for the conscientious development of
ecotourism.
Examples of ecotourism destinations in Malaysia
Peninsular Malaysia
National Park, Pahang
Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary, Pahang
Kenong Rimba Park, Pahang
Sungai Chilling Waterfall, Kuala Selangor, Selangor
Royal Belum Forest Reserve, Perak
Gua Tempurung, Perak
Kuala Gula Bird Sanctuary, Perak
Penang National Heritage Park, Penang
Kilim Geopark, Langkawi Island
Rantau Abang Turtle Hatchery, Terengganu
Redang Island, Perhentian Island, Gemia Island, Terengganu
Sarawak
Bako National Park
Mulu National Park
Niah National Park
Batang Ai National Park
Lampir Hill National Park
Sabah
Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary
Kinabalu National Park
Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park
Danum Valley
Maliau Basin
Tabin Wildlife Reserve
Kinabatangan Floodplain, Sukau
Turtle Island
Gua Gomantong, Kinabatangan, Sabah
For more information, please contact,

Department of Wildlife and National Parks
Tel
:
603-9075 2872
Fax
:
603-9075 2873
Website
:
http://www.wildlife.gov.my
Sarawak Tourism Board

Tel
:
+60 (0)82 423600
Fax
:
+60 (0)82 416700
Email
:
[email protected]
Website
www.sarawaktourism.com
Sabah Tourism Board

Tel
:
+6088 212121
Fax
:
+6088 212075
Email
:
[email protected]
Website
:
www.sabahtourism.com
_____________________________________________________
Issued by: Communications and Publicity Division, Tourism Malaysia
Date: 17 October 2008
Media contact: Siti Rahmah Lehan, Editorial Desk Tel: +603 2615 8447
e-mail: [email protected] Website: www.tourism.gov.my

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There are also ecotourism-based events organized to create

Examples of ecotourism destinations in Malaysia

National Park, Pahang

Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary, Pahang

Kenong Rimba Park, Pahang

Sungai Chilling Waterfall, Kuala Selangor, Selangor

Royal Belum Forest Reserve, Perak

Gua Tempurung, Perak

Kuala Gula Bird Sanctuary, Perak

Penang National Heritage Park, Penang

Kilim Geopark, Langkawi Island

Rantau Abang Turtle Hatchery, Terengganu

Redang Island, Perhentian Island, Gemia Island, Terengganu

Bako National Park

Mulu National Park

Niah National Park

Batang Ai National Park

Lampir Hill National Park

Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary

Kinabalu National Park

Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park

Tabin Wildlife Reserve

Kinabatangan Floodplain, Sukau

Gua Gomantong, Kinabatangan, Sabah

For more information, please contact,

Sarawak Tourism Board

Sabah Tourism Board

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