Protected and Precious
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In Penang’s early days, botanists and naturalists from around the world came to scour its hills for their flora. While the rest of Malaysia’s forest...
Much to Learn on this Walk in the Forest
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A tall forest tree spotted along the walkway at Air Hitam Dalam.Nestled in the heart of Seberang Perai North is one of the last vestiges of mainland Penan...
Climbing the Tiger
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A cyclist freewheeling down the cement trail to Air Itam Dam from the Iron Cross.Penang Hill is a series of peaks separated by small valleys, rivulets and...
A Short and Splendid Hike
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Bukit Hijau Waterfall, which is a short walk away from the trail head of the hike.Penang’s hills offer all sorts of challenges for people with varyi...
Bukit Panchor: An Oasis of Nature
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Iguanura corniculata, a species of endemic palm found in Bukit Panchor State Park.At the south-eastern border of South Seberang Perai lies the 446ha Bukit...
Take a Gentle Walk on the Back Side of the Island
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When people think of hiking, the first thing that usually comes to mind is a strenuous uphill climb. While this may be the case for most of Penang as half the i...
Sounds of the Midnight Jungle
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Priscillia Miard.When a team of scientists went hiking at night along The Habitat Penang Hill's trail to survey for bats, they sensed something very diffe...
A Hike Filled with Fruity Delights
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The southern part of Penang Island is very hilly, with peaks like Bukit Genting, Bukit Papan and Bukit Gambir rising up gently from a strip of flat land along t...
Pulau Aman – The Isle of Peace
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Pulau Aman jetty.The waters around Penang are dotted with tiny islands. Each has its own story to tell, but Pulau Aman, just a stone’s throw away fr...
Don’t Forget to Circle the Summit of Penang Hill
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Old sedan chairs which were used to carry guests up the hill before the funicular railway was built on display inside the gatehouse.A hike up Penang Hill...
Climbing the Back Left Flipper of Penang Island
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Drone shot of the south-western tip of Penang, Tanjung Gertak Sanggul.If you are to look at Penang on a map, it becomes immediately apparent that Penang I...
Around the Rocky Isle of Pulau Tikus
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MENTION PULAU TIKUS to a Penangite and most often what comes to mind is the northwestern suburb of George Town, well known for its good food and interesting his...