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Farming 101: Durians – Fascinating History and Diverse Varieties

Durian Nature Fruit King Torn

Durian, often called the “king of fruits,” is a large, spiny tropical fruit native to Southeast Asia, especially Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand. Famous for its powerful, pungent odour—described as a mix of rotten onions, turpentine, and sewage—it has a creamy, custard-like flesh that ranges from pale yellow to deep orange, with a complex flavour blending sweet, savoury, nutty, and slightly alcoholic notes. Image source: Wikimedia

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Nature 101: Icebergs – Nature’s Frozen Deadly Giants

Iceberg Nature Ice Artic Sea

An iceberg is a massive chunk of freshwater ice that has broken off from glaciers or ice shelves and floats in open water, primarily in polar regions like the Arctic and Antarctic. Comprising compressed snow accumulated over centuries or millennia, it forms when glacial ice reaches the sea and calves into the ocean. Image source: AWeith / Wikimedia

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Nature 101: Protecting Our Planet: Conservation Efforts and Solutions

Alerce Milenario Alerce Costero Tree Nature Environment Conservation

Conservation encompasses far more than safeguarding forests and the broader environment; it is a multifaceted commitment to preserving the intricate balance of ecosystems, promoting sustainable resource use, and protecting biodiversity for future generations. This holistic approach involves not only the protection of natural landscapes such as rainforests, wetlands, and coastal regions but also the sustainable management of water, soil, and air quality to ensure long-term ecological health. Image source: My Sabah/Sabah Forestry Department

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Nature 101: Embracing Sustainable Living: Tips for a Greener Lifestyle

Green Sustainable Agriculture Environment

A green, sustainable lifestyle involves adopting practices that minimize environmental impact and promote ecological balance while meeting personal needs. It emphasizes reducing energy consumption through renewable sources, conserving water, minimizing waste via recycling and composting, and choosing eco-friendly products like biodegradable goods or second-hand items. Photo by Zen Chung / Pexels

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Nature 101: Roaring Tigers – Shrinking Population, Urgent Conservation

Malayan Tigers Forest Carnivore Cat Stripes

Malayan tigers, critically endangered and found only on the Malay Peninsula, are smaller than other tiger subspecies. Sporting distinctive, narrower black stripes, they inhabit tropical rainforests but face severe threats from habitat loss due to deforestation and agricultural expansion, as well as poaching for the illegal wildlife trade. Their population is estimated to be fewer than 150 individuals in the wild, making urgent conservation efforts crucial for their survival. They are a national symbol of Malaysia, representing strength and pride. Photo by James Lee/Pexels

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Nature 101: Majestic Giant Trees: Exploring the Top Giant Trees

Tallest Trees Sabah Nature

Malaysia proudly hosts the world’s tallest tropical tree, the Yellow Meranti (Shorea faguetiana). This majestic species has reached a recorded height of 100.8 meters, with the tallest known specimen located in the pristine rainforests of the Danum Valley Conservation Area in Sabah, East Malaysia. The Yellow Meranti is a member of the Dipterocarpaceae family, a dominant group of trees in Southeast Asian rainforests. The Danum Valley, a protected area renowned for its biodiversity, provides an ideal habitat for these giants to flourish. Image source: My Sabah/Sabah Forestry Department

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Nature 101: The Iconic Greenpeace’s History, Events, and Famous Ships

Greenpeace Activist Nature Environment NGO

Greenpeace was founded in 1971 by activists who sailed to Amchitka Island, Alaska to protest nuclear testing. Their actions sparked a movement that has since grown into a global organization with offices in over 55 countries. The organization uses non-violent direct action and creative communication to expose global environmental problems and promote solutions essential to a green and peaceful future. Image source: Greenpeace

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Pets 101: Guard Dog Breeds – The Best And The Meanest!

Angry Guard Dog Animal

The history of guard dogs is as ancient as civilization itself, with their presence dating back to times when they protected livestock and properties from predators and intruders. The Romans, for instance, used dogs to guard their homes, often signaling the presence of these fierce protectors with ‘Cave Canem’ mosaics at the entrance of their houses. Over time, the role of guard dogs has evolved, with breeds like the Mastiff and the Great Dane being recognized for their guarding instincts. Photo by Alexas Fotos

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Nature 101: Mastering Precious And Limited Water Resource Management

indah water pollution water disruption water resource management

A primary goal in national water resource management strategies is to augment water reserves, ensuring a sustainable supply for various needs. Concurrently, it’s crucial to minimize non-revenue water—water that is produced but not billed due to factors like leaks, theft, or metering inaccuracies. By addressing these challenges, countries can promote water conservation, improve service delivery, and enhance the financial viability of water utilities. Image source: Facebook

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Environment 101: Toilets -When Some Malaysians Unfairly Laugh At India

India Toilet Akshay Kumar Movie

India is often criticized by some Malaysian commenters for its lack of toilets, which is a serious issue that has been addressed by various initiatives and even a movie. However, these commenters tend to ignore that other countries including Malaysia also face sanitation challenges. Therefore, it is unfair and biased to single out India for this problem without acknowledging the broader context and the efforts made to solve it. Image source: IMDB

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Environment 101: Climate Change Is Real & Bad News: Europe Is Drying Up

Climate change sea level nature environment Klang Malaysia

As much as many around the world are giving low priority to nature, climate change is real and it has started to cause problems to many all over the world. It is predicted that by the year 2030, the sea level is expected to increase by 4 feet and 5 feet by the year 2050. By then, a number of coastal areas like Klang marked in red are expected to be under the sea. Map source: Climate Central

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Farming 101: Precision & Smart Farming – Part 3: Lessons from Malaysia

Agriculture Farming Statistics Graph

When one is looking at farming land in the country, there is a substantial increase in agricultural land in Malaysia since the 1960s. In 2018, the farmland area for Malaysia was 85,710 sq. km. The farmland area of Malaysia increased from 37,559 sq. km in 1969 to 85,710 sq. km in 2018 growing at an average annual rate of 1.72%. Data & chart source: World Bank

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