Asia, Malaysia
Malaysia

Malaysia’s incredible rain forests are without a doubt its most dazzling feature. Their density and diversity of plant and animal life are incredible.

How They Dazzle Us

Malaysia’s incredible rain forests are without a doubt its most dazzling feature. Their density and diversity of plant and animal life are incredible so it is sad that the forests are being felled at an alarming rate. They are worth seeing and experiencing before they are completely gone.

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Why We Love Them

We love the contrasts of Malaysia and more specifically the way they sit together side-by-side in complete harmony. Be it ancient temples adjacent to modern skyscrapers, the startling mix of wealth and poverty or the different religions and cultures. Malaysia is a full of stark contrasts and diversity which makes for a fascinating visit.

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Their Sustainable Superpower

Malaysia has a lot to do to get to where it wants to be. While it has pledged environmental sustainability efforts sadly it has fallen short in the areas of effective policy and enforcement. The decimation of the rainforest is a pressing environmental issue with estimates suggesting that between 1990 and 2005, deforestation saw the forests shrink by almost 7%.

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Best Time to Visit

Malaysia is not a small place and the weather patterns are quite diverse so it is best to research your trip well depending on where you are going. In short the rain in the west is from April to October, while in the east stormy monsoon weather arrives during November and December.

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Unique Foods

Look out for apam balik a kind of hybrid between a pancake and an omelette it contains sugar, peanuts and corn and is sweet and tasty and always slightly different depending where you get it. Also look out for the stinky yet tasty durian. You will know when you are close to a durian because you will smell it (you might think you are standing next to an open sewer or that you have something on your shoe), but if you can get past the smell it is reportedly very tasty – even if it does have a negative effect on your breath.

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Visa Details

Please consult the closest embassy or consulate of Malaysia

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