Lambir hill rainforest tracking trip, Miri ,Sarawak. (julai 2011)

Lambir Hills National Park is probably the world’s most complex and diverse forest eco-system. In a total area of just 6,952 hectares, experts have found what appears to be the greatest level of plant biodiversity on the planet. It is not only plant life that is diverse and plentiful at Lambir - 237 different species of birds (at the last count), flying squirrels, wild pigs, gibbons, many different types of monkey, various species of deer, and untold insects and other invertebrates, all combine to create Lambir’s rich biological kaleidoscope.

As if all this abundant nature wasn’t enough, Lambir’s unusual geology has created dozens of sparkling waterfalls and bathing pools scattered about the rainforest. Take into account how compact and conveniently located Lambir is, and you have one of the most accessible and enjoyable national parks in all of Malaysia.

Lambir’s 6,952 hectares of sandstone hills have created some very rugged forest terrain, rising to over 450 metres in places, and covered with lowland dipterocarp and heath forests. This unique topography and environment have made Lambir a major centre for rainforest research, with scientists from Japanese and American universities permanently stationed in the park. It has also made Lambir a major resource for Malaysia’s environmental education programme, and weekend visitors will often bump into groups of trainee teachers or high school students studying the forest floor or the rainforest canopy.

Lambir’s major attraction for visitors is its interesting selection of forest walks, from a gentle 15-minute stroll to an arduous all-day jungle trek. Most of Lambir’s trails are interlinked, so it is very easy to do quite a few in a day. The following table provides details of approximate trekking times and distances and the colour codes used in the park.

These times are only approximate and depend on weather conditions, fitness level, etc. They are conservative estimates - experienced hikers will complete the trails far quicker. All times are one way from Park HQ

Trail Name	Trail Length	One Way Time & Distance From HQ	Colour Code
Main Trail	0.835km	12 mins	Red
Latak Waterfall	0.182km	20 mins	Red/White
Pantu	1.390km	1 hr	White
Inove	1.25km	45 mins	Pink
Bukit Pantu	2.9km	1 hr 35 mins	Yellow/White
Lepoh Ridan	-	1 hr 45 mins	Yellow
Pantu Waterfall	1.8km	1 hr 10 mins	Red/Yellow
Oil Well	3.0km	1 hr 40 mins	Yellow
Bakam	-	2 hr 40 mins	Blue
Pancur Waterfall	7.1km	2hr 20 mins	Yellow/Blue
Tengkorong Waterfall	5.4km	2 hrs	White/Blue
Dinding Waterfall	4.7km	2 hrs	Blue/White/Red
Summit	6.3km	3hr 30 mins	Red/Blue

The following paragraphs provide brief details of each of trails. If you require further information, please consult with the park wardens.

Latak Waterfall Trail

This is the shortest, the easiest and the best known of Lambir’s trails, and is extremely popular with day-trippers from Miri - if you are looking for peace and solitude it is better to visit on a weekday. The trail follows a gently sloping path shaded by tree branches, and follows the course of a clear, fast-flowing stream. There are two very pretty small waterfalls along the way, but the main attraction is at the end of the trail. A large forest pool is surrounded on three sides by steep rock walls, and fed by the Latak waterfall, which falls 25 metres down a sheer drop into the far end of the pool. The pool area features changing rooms, toilets and picnic areas, and is safe for swimming, but non-swimmers and small children should take care, as it is deep in parts.

Bukit Lambir, Bakam, Tengkorong, Pancur and Dinding Trails Not many visitors proceed beyond the Pantu Waterfall turnoff, but those who have the time (and a little stamina) will find these longer trails and their branches the most rewarding. The terrain gradually rises, passing through rugged, dense forest filled with the sounds of Lambir’s wildlife. After 4 km, the trail forks, the left fork leading to the Bakam trail and the right fork leading to the summit of Bukit Lambir. The Bakam trail is not so interesting in itself, but two of its branches, the Tengkorong Trail and the Pancur Trail, lead to delightful, crystal clear jungle waterfalls. The Summit Trail is quite steep in parts, and can be hard work for the not-so-fit, but it is very interesting to observe the sudden transition from dipterocarp forest to heath forest, and the profusion of wild orchids. The superb view from the top (456m) is fair compensation for the effort. As a reward for tackling the Summit Trail, you can treat yourself to a cool dip in the pool below the Dinding waterfall on the way down.

For this trip i was going with one of my friend from KL . Has been long time not coming here for a visit since study at Kl . It Is a interesting trip for me to enjoyed the nature of the rainforest and get out from the busy city life .  This trip took  us 1 hour drive from my home to the national park . We have to payed the entry fee cost RM 2 per person . The hold trip will take us 4 hour to finish all the trail . Lambil national park is a nice place for people who love to tracking and adventure activities and also for recreation activities suck as swimming , picnic, jungle tracking , team building and more . this national park also provide accommodation for stay like dome , chelat and camping site .So if u like to spend a nite it will be ok to do the full day trip at the national park .For those that don't want to stay day trip is the best because is just 1 hour drive from the city . for more info u can go to this site 

http://www.sarawakforestry.com/htm/snp-np-lambir.html

 

Vacation in Tioman island (june 2011)

Pahang, the largest state in Peninsular Malaysia, is also home to Tioman, an enchanting island in the South China Sea . The state is blessed with a beautiful coastline, which offers endless tropical bliss for sun-seekers


About 36 nautical mile off Malaysia's east coast lies Pulau Tioman, or TiomanIsland a tear-shape paradise. An enduring and tranquil island, Tioman Islandboasts miles and miles of white sandy beaches and swaying palm trees, charming villages and friendly people. Its crystal clear water promise spectacular marine life and colourful coral gardens. The striking profile of the twin peaks ofGunung Nenek Semukut provides a markable landmark to this beautiful island reputed to be one of the most beautiful and idyllic islands in the world.

 Place to stay 


For those accustomed to living in style and luxury, Berjaya Tioman Beach Resort offers 596 rooms which come complete with all the trappings of a luxury hotel, including local and continental cuisine and fresh seafood. Those looking for accommodations within their budgets and to rough it out, can opt for cheaper yet comfortable chalets and dorms which are found scattered around Tekek, Air Batang, Salang, Juara, Mukut, Nipah, Genting, and Paya. You may make meal arrangements at your place accommodation. However, if you prefer eating out, there are many eating spots to choose from such as local cuisine and fresh seafood.For me,I have been staying at the Berjaya Tioman Beach Resort it is a very nice resort ,beautiful beach site ,nice pool, quite , nature you can see the birds  monkey and iguana walking around, the resort is also a nice place for organize wedding and event .the other site also the crew is very helpful and friendly . 
http://www.agoda.com.my/asia/malaysia/tioman_island/berjaya_tioman_resort.html

Place of interest 

Tioman Island, the largest in a group of 64 volcanic islands which includes Seri Buat Island,Sembilang Island, Tulai Island, Chebeh Island, Labas Island and Renggis Island, is situated about 80km northwest of Peninsular Malaysia's east coast. Said to be the final resting place of a fabled dragon princess who had turned herself into an island in the South China Sea, Tioman Island is truly one of the most beautiful islands in the region.

Blessed with miles of soft white sand, swaying palms, wild flowers growing in vivid profusion and cool waterfalls cascading down green slopes, Tioman Island is an adventurer's paradise for quiet retreats, trekking, sunbathing and sea sports. Noted for crystal clear water as far down as 33 metres, Tioman Island is a veritable green of colorful marine life, offering underwater sportsmen some of the best dive sites in the world.

There are several villages scattered around the island's coastline, the larger ones being Salang,Tekek,Genting, Paya and Juara. Each village offers a different atmosphere and will be a unique experience to enjoy.

Things to do 

Things to do at tioman island is water sports , diving , open water snorkeling ,island tracking,and shopping.

Diving at tioman island ......

Chebeh Island

• Depth– 13-27 metres
• Location – north-west of Tioman, north of Tulai (Coral) Island. 20-30 minutes by boat from Salang Village
• The underwater topography of this site is what makes it special. The tunnels, caves and huge boulder formations create labyrinths of adventure and make for excellent cavern diving and plenty of tight spaces to swim through
• There is plenty of colourful soft coral and gorgonian sea fans can be found in abundance. Expect to encounter napoleon wrasses, trigger fish, large puffer fish, angel fish and, if you are lucky and come at the right time of year, manta rays. Keep your eyes peeled for small wonders like nudibranchs and tiger cowry

Fan Canyon

• Depth– up to 30 metres
• Location – south-west of Tulai (Coral) Island, close to Genting Bay
• The famous fan canyon is filled with fragile gorgonian fan corals and the site has plenty of colourful soft coral. Divers are usually not permitted to enter the canyon itself so as not to damage the fan corals, but there is a tunnel to swim through at around 16 metres.
• Expect to encounter large scorpion fish, napoleon wrasses, barracuda, spotted groupers and green turtles, especially at the deeper part of the site. At the lower reef edge, keep a lookout for the resident ribbon eel.

Teluk Kador (Kador Bay)

• Depth– 5-23 metres
• Location – north-east of Tulai (Coral) Island. 15-20 minutes by boat from Salang Village
• If you exit the lagoon of Coral Island, Kador Bay is to the right. Rocks slope down to a depth of about 20 metres and there is a small overhang where some moray eels and stonefish may be hiding
• There are numerous species of local reef fish as well as blue-spotted sting rays amongst a variety of hard corals

Malang Rock

• Depth – 6-15 metres
• Location – west of the northern tip of Tioman Island. 20-25 minutes by boat from Salang Village
• This is also a popular snorkelling spot. The one side of the rock is protected by Tulai (Coral) Island while the other side is deeper. The sheltered side has a shallow reef with potato corals, lettuce corals and sponges. In the deeper water, large rocks are a continuation of the above-water island
• Sharks, including leopard sharks are often spotted in the deeper water while an exquisite variety of fish make their home around the reef. Look out for yellow-spotted stingray, schools of barracuda, trigger fish, lion fish, moon wrasse and nudibranchs

Labas Island

• Depth – 5-25 metres
• Location –  25 minutes by boat from Salang Village
• Labas is similar to Marang in that it is a pile of rocks, with the tip protruding above water. The large boulders create an abundance of caverns and spaces to swim through and the remainder of a Japanese fishing boat can be found nearby
• Turtles, puffer fish, moray eels, sweet lips, blue-spotted stingray and nudibranchs are some of the marine life that you can expect to find here amongst the soft corals and fans

Tiger Reef

• Depth – 10-25 metres
• Location – close to Marang Rock, in the channel between Sepoi and Labas Islands. 30 minutes by boat from Salang Village
• Impressive hard coral formations make up this submerged reef, including brain, plate and fire coral. The surrounding boulders are also completely covered in hard and soft corals
• There can be some strong currents, but this means that black tip reef sharks and barracuda schools often turn up. Other fish species such as yellow tail snappers, trevally, tuna, jacks and batfish are all attracted to this site

Soyak Island Reef and Wreck

• Depth – 5-15 metres (Soyak Island Reef); 20-25 metres (Soyak Island Wreck)
• Location – Opposite Salang Village, about 10 minutes away by boat
• These are actually two sites in close proximity, one being the Soyak Wrecks and the other the boulders and reefs around Soyak Island itself. The colourful soft corals that cover the Soyak reef and the wrecks make this a popular night dive spot
• A common sighting in this area is a 1.8m giant grouper. Apart from local tropical reef fish, turtles, lion fish, bump head parrot fish, nudibranchs, yellow tail kingfish, trevally, fusiliers, and the occasional black-tip reef sharks are other species that you may encounter here. Lucky divers have reported whale shark sightings in season

Salang Bay

• Depth – 5-15 metres
• Location – In front of Salang Village
• There are two easily accessible reefs here on either side of the jetty and this is a popular site for those refreshing their skills after a long period of no diving or for those undergoing training. This is also a popular snorkelling spot
• The shallow reef consists of staghorn, tabletop, brain and blue corals. Sea anemones with their resident Clown fish are always a favourite, as are the hawksbill turtles. Keep an eye out for the noisy schools of Bumphead Parrotfish

Marine Park HQ

• Depth – 8-30 metres
• Location – Between Ayer Batang and Tekek villages, off the beach at the Marine Park headquarters
• While the water around the Marine Park jetty is filled with clouds of fish chasing the chunks of bread fed by snorkelling groups, the attraction of this site for divers is the eight wrecks at varying depths close by
• Inquisitive batfish will follow you around as you navigate your way around. As this is a breeding ground for fish, you may find thousands of tiny fish, especially between March and May. There are plenty of soft corals as well as big shoals of fusiliers, jacks and trevallies

Renggis

• Depth – 6-15 metres
• Location –  Close to Tekek Village, in front of the Berjaya Tioman Beach Resort
• A small, rocky island in front of the Berjaya Resort, this is one of Tioman’s most popular sites both for scuba diving and snorkelling. It can get quite busy at times, and both training and night dives are often conducted here. For a deeper dive, you can explore the wrecks (and the hidden reef) close to the island at a depth of 20 metres
• The water around the island has some large, impressive hard coral formations and green turtles and black-tip reef sharks are a common sight.  Another reason why Renggis is so popular is that it is teeming with marine life - puffer fish, angelfish, butterfly fish, sting rays, moray eels, trigger fish, giant grouper and many other species abound

Bahara

• Depth – 5-25 metres
• Location – South-west of Tioman Island, 20-30 minutes by boat from Genting Village
• The drop-off is one of the best things about this site: covered in barrel sponges, black coral, anemones and soft red and purple corals. This site is a favourite of underwater photographers. Currents can be strong in this area but the visibility is generally excellent
• The marine life here is prolific, including numerous species of reef fish and also sharks

Jahat Island

• Depth – 5-25 metres
• Location – 15-20 minutes by boat from Salang Village
• Jahat Island means Naughty Island, but the origin of the name is open to speculation. The island is surrounded by large boulders, creating a labyrinth of tunnels, corridors and caves
• Sharks and barracuda are the main attractions here, but don’t miss swimming with the resident turtle. Hard corals, sea anemones and sea fans complete the picture

How to get there 

By air 

Berjaya Air operates daily direct flights to Tioman from the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Kuala Lumpur and Seletar Airport in Singapore.

By sea 

The island is accessible by boat from the jetties in Mersing. The ride takes about one hour and thirty minutes, depending on sea conditions. 

By road 

Tanjung Gemok in Pahang and Mersing in Johor, are two take-off points toTioman. Tanjung Gemok is a three-and-half-hour drive via the North-South Expressway. Visitors can exit at the Senawang Interchange, and proceed toMuadzam Shah and Rompin before arriving at Tanjung Gemok. To get toMersing from Kuala Lumpur , exit at Kluang in Johor on the North-South Expressway. 

more info about tioman island can go to this link ....

http://www.tioman.com.my/

Diving In Kapas Island (mei 2011)

Kapas Island answers to all your hopes for an idyllic tropical island – swaying palm trees, untouched jungle, turquoise water gently lapping at the beach and colourful coral reefs just off the shore.

This pictures que getaway is less than 5 km from the mainland and is reached within 15 minutes by speedboat from the coastal fishing village of Marang. Its accessibility from the mainland makes it popular with locals for daytrips and the fairly good availability of budget accommodation means that it is also popular with backpackers.

he resorts on Kapas Island are mostly spread out over three beaches on the western shore, facing the mainland. Accommodation here ranges from dorm rooms to moderately priced air-conditioned chalets.  More luxurious accommodation is available on Gemia Island, a small islet just a few hundred metres northwest of Kapas.Pulau Kapas means Cotton Island in Malay and this peculiar name is attributed to the pure white beaches that are the trademark of this island. The name comes as no surprise once you have walked along these beaches: the sand is soft and white and slopes gently into the crystal clear water.

Another reason why Kapas Island is popular is because of the excellent snorkelling in the waters surrounding the island. There is an abundance of corals and other marine life, visibility is good and the water is shallow and calm. Because the coral is mainly around the rocky edges of the island, you can still go swimming off the beautiful beaches, even at low tide. Kapas Island may be easy to reach, but it is much harder to leave this island after being immersed in its beauty.

First trip to Kapas Island or Cotton Island for me don't have a big expecting but after arrive the island is totally blow me away . It is a really beautiful ,very quite and private island .Not so many guest or tours know about this island .But this island is famous for diver to come for diving trip or weekend trip . From Kl to Kapas island take almost 5-6 hour by bus and driving also almost take same time .Me and my diving group stay 3day 2 night on kapas island at the resort call Mak Cik Gemok Resort .It is a small resort with simple accommodation only for diver to stay .For this diving trip we have done 5 dive at different area the coral reef in kapas island is protected and nice . Me and my friend are very enjoy this trip with the nice crystal clear water and clean beach is a nice destination for short vacation and running from the busy working city life .

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