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Orang Utans of Borneo
These magnificant "men of the forest' are funny, charming, playfull and sadly, disappearing. At Semenggoh and Sepilok the fight goes on to protect these magnificant apes
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Another New Species for Borneo
Genetic analysis comfirms the clouded leopard on Borneo is separate species. Total new species found on the island is 52 in just one year. And over 400 in the last decade
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Saving Biodiversity in Sarawak
Australian scientists are assisting the Sarawak State Government in a visionary Planted Forests Project that will provide income from trees and protect biodiversity.
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The Orangutans of Borneo
Volunteering to help the Orangutan Foundation International follow and annotate the interaction between wild orangutans was quite an adventure. Especially when my guide was part of the feared Dyak tribe.
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Experience Borneo wildlife
A secret garden teeming with undiscovered wildlife lies in the eastern basin of the Malaysian state of Sabah.
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"Culture" or "How I Spotted Cannibals"
I sometimes hesitate to talk about culture, as everyone seems to have a different idea of what it is. “Oh, you study culture?” people say, imagining me and a group of wildly decorated cannibals standing around the pot as if it were the local water-cooler. Actually, even those with fairly sophisticated ideas of the concept often don’t realize that culture can fit into a split second, cracking open the world into a rich spectrum of practices and beliefs. If there is one message you take away from this, it is that culture is everything, defining every moment of human existence from conception to the afterlife.
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Orang-utans Face a Bleak Future as Indonesian Fires Destroy Habitat
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Return of the Haze
Indonesia is burning again. What is the government doing about it? What can it?
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Durian Fruit: The King of Fruit
Durian Fruit can best be described as having a succulent, creamy filling but smelling like stinky socks - don't let that dissuade you from trying it.
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Malaysian Penan
Catch 22. The Malaysian government has refused to grant land rights to the Sarawak Penan until they agree to settle in sedentary colonies, renouncing a nomadic lifestyle.
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The Marang: an Exotic Fruit of Southeast Asia
The Marang fruit, also known as Tarap, is for the adventurous foodie or for those who simply like exotic delicious-tasting eats from Southeast Asia.
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New Clouded Leopard Discovered
On March 14, the World Wildlife Fund announced discovery of a new species of clouded leopard in Borneo and Sumatra.
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James Brooke Rajah of Sarawak
For 100 Years the White Rajahs Ruled Sarawak. They prevented the natives from being exploited but in so doing caused them to fall behind the rest of the British Empire.
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Barramundi
Barramundi are one of the many fish that inhabit the waters of Indonesia. Take a look at the life of a barra in this special article for the Fishing Around the World Event.
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Land snail diversity in tropical rainforests
Tropical rainforests are known to harbor an extremely rich diversity of insect and plant species. But what about snails?
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Brunei, Unique in S.E. Asia
While other countries rush to join the materialistic world, Brunei determines to hold on to its non-polluted rainforests and rivers, its flora and fauna and way of life.
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The Four Elephant Species
Four species of elephant are recognized as DNA shows two species are different from the Asian and African. All are endangered largely due to habitat destruction and loss.
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Gibbon Rehabilitation in Indonesia
Rescue, rehabilitation and reintroduction of lesser apes in Borneo and Sumatra raises awareness of illegal trade and habitat issues that threaten Indonesia's lesser apes.
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Indonesia’s Endangered Orangutan
Orangutans threatened by palm oil plantations, habitat loss from logging and mining. Females killed and eaten and babies taken for pet trade. Reforestation may save them.
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Quick travel guide: Indonesia
Visitors can find island paradises, big cities, Bahasa Indonesia, jungles, orang-utans, Hindu temples, Monkey Forests and more in the world's biggest Islamic nation.
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Singapore Airlines new Airbus.
The new Airbus offering luxury suites takes off for Oz after delivery in October, business-class only on non-stop flights to L.A. and New York, SIA takes flying upmarket.
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The Kelabit Highlands Malaysia
A mere seventy years ago the Kelabit people were an isolated tribe of fierce and feared head hunters. Today it's their hospitable reputation that attracts visitors.
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Wildlife Safaris: Where to Go
There's no point racing off to Indonesia to see wildebeeste, or to the Seychelles to see Orang-Utans. Monkeys bathing in hot-spings? Komodo Dragons? Here they are.
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An Interview with Linda Spalding
An interview with writer and editor Linda Spalding, editor of the literary journal <i>Brick</i> and the partner of Michael Ondaatje, about her 1998 book <i>The Follow</i>.
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Schooner for Hire in Langkawi
The Raja Laut is a beautiful, traditionally built wooden schooner, perfect for 12 guests who want to cruise Western Malaysia and the Andaman Sea in style
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Brunei Darussalam - Asian Kingdom of Peace
The small size of the Asian kingdom of Brunei Darassalam, located on the Northern Shore of Borneo, means that its nature, culture and heritage are all within easy reach.
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Costa Cruises in Hong Kong
Costa Cruises will operate nine two-week voyages around southeast Asia this year, combining culture, wildlife, shopping and adventure
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East Asian Low Cost Flights
Budget carriers fly from/to Malaysia and Vietnam as Asia fights for tourists. Air AsiaX launches in July and is expected to become a major player in the Asia field.
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Top 10 Most Lovable Survivors
Survivor is full of "rats and snakes," but also has lovable contestants that you want to root for and hug. Here's the Top 10 most likeable castaways.
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Badger
Meet the badger and some of his family members.
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Indonesian Wildlife Threatened Again
Indonesians are eating their wildlife into extinction.
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Spicy Malaysian Food
Deliciously spicy Malaysian food merges the best Chinese, Thai and Indian dishes to create a unique melting pot of flavours.
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An Interview with Linda Spalding, Part Two
Part two of an interview with writer and editor Linda Spalding, editor of the literary journal <i>Brick</i> and the partner of Michael Ondaatje, about her 1998 book <i>The Follow</i>.
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Louis L'Amour Story Is A Diamond Among Television Movies
Viewers looking for adventure will enjoy “Louis L’Amour’s The Diamond of Jeru” on USA; This week in television history remembers "St. Elsewhere"; Check out the website of the week.
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Malaysia Travel Facts & Trivia
Information on Raja Brooke, Batu & Niah Caves, Borneo, Melaka's Stadhuys, Gunung Mulu National Park, Petronas Towers Skybridge & the Hindu Shrine.
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Survivor Fun Facts
Do you love "Survivor" like I do? Do you know who's who and what's what? Let's discover some "Survivor" fun facts together, shall we?
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Countdown to June 7
The countdown to June 7 is on, and even though Indonesia is entering its winter, the temperature in Jakarta won't be dropping.
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Rafflesia Arnoldii
The largest flower in the world comes from a leafless plant from Mayla. It’s a parasitic plant that has grapevine like roots and a fleshy flower which is the only part of the plant that appears above the ground. The flower is approximately three foot across and can weigh up to five pounds.
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Wild, Wonderful Aroids-Part 3-Amorphophallus
Hark all squeamish prudes! This genus is not for you. It is, however, for all with an eye for detail who love extraordinary plants.
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Animal Cruelty: International Crusades
Many people and organizations worlwide are making an effort to protect animals from cruelty and neglect. The effort is not limited to only one part of the world.
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Beginning Research in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea
Links that will help you start your ancestral research in these countries of islands.
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Beginning Research in Malaysia and Singapore
Traveling down into the South China Sea, I found some great places to start your research.
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Cheap Flights in East Asia
MAS plans to encourage tourists from China, India, Europe and Australia by linking them with Penang and Langkawi, while Tiger Airways opens a cheap route to Brunei.
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The Asian Leopard Cat
A bit of information about the Asian Leopard.
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Charles Brooke, Rajah of Sarawak
Charles, the nephew of James Brooke, the first White Rajah, took a deep interest in the welfare of the people of Sarawak by fighting slavery and abolishing headhunting.
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Charles Vyner Brooke of Sarawak
The last White Rajah of Sarawak continued the progressive works of his father until the Japanese invaded in 1941.
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Discover Malaysia
Whether it's island beaches, magical reefs or lush tropical jungles, you just need to come to one country to find them all.
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DVDs in Asian Malls
A primer for new buyers and collectors.
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