The Royal Town of Pekan, Pahang
The old street of Pekan Town (credit: Pak Idrus) The Royal Town of Pekan is a history-rich town in Pahang . Reported to have been in existence since the 17th century , Pekan is the oldest township in Pahang. Places to Visit There are several places of interest located within the town. Visitors can head…
Cherating Beach, Pahang
Cherating is one of the finest beaches in Pahang, apart from those in Pulau Tioman. Lying on the east cost of Peninsula Malaysia, the beach faces the vast South China Sea, famed for clear blue waters. The main attraction of Cherating is of course their white sandy beach that is dotted with casuarinas trees. Visitors…
National Elephant Conservation Centre, Pahang
Visitors bathing the elephants at the conservation centre The National Elephant Conservation Centre, also known as Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary, was established in 1989. It serves as a base for elephant relocation programme, which is aimed at saving, rehabilitating and relocating elephants from areas that are under threat of encroachment and destruction. Visitors have their…
Semengoh Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
The Semengoh Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre was established to nurse injured and rehabilitate orphaned animals before releasing them into the wild. The centre, opened in 1975, also performs research relating to wildlife as well as conduct breeding programs for endangered animals. At the centre, visitors can have a closer encounter with the wildlife of Sarawak, as…
Chinese History Museum, Sarawak
The Chinese History Museum was officially opened on 23 October 1993 but the building was completed in 1912, and served as a court. It displays many artifacts and exhibitions pertaining to the history of the Chinese community of Sarawak. Here, visitors will be introduced to the various dialect groups within the Chinese community, their origins…
Damai Beach, Sarawak
The pristine white sandy beach with calm sea water in Damai Beach Damai Beach is one of the pristine beaches dotted along Sarawak’s coastline, located at the tip of the Santubong Peninsula. Damai Beach is highly recommended for visitors looking for a relaxing beach yet close enough to the natural greenery of a mountain. The…
Bako National Park, Sarawak
The famous rock formation in Bako National Park The Bako National Park, established in 1957, is Sarawak’s oldest national park. Located at the tip of Muara Tebas peninsula, just north east of Kuching, it covers an area of approximately 2,727 hectares of rainforest. Despite being the smallest national park in Sarawak, it is reportedly habitat…
