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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 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 efforts crucial for their survival. They are a national symbol of , 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

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 Area in , 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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Religion 101: The Allure of Mount Kailash: Myth, Mystery, and Majesty

mount kailash religion mountain nature

, a majestic peak in the Himalayas, is immense spiritually significant to four major religions: , , Jainism, and Bon. Its imposing presence, coupled with its unique pyramidal shape, has captivated pilgrims and adventurers for centuries. Image source: I, Ondřej Žváček / Wikipedia

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

Agriculture Farming Statistics Graph

When one is looking at land in the country, there is a substantial increase in agricultural land in 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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Environment 101: Clueless Kelantan PAS & Humourless Water Resource Management

Water Treatment Nature Kelantan

The State of Kelantan seems to be having a huge problem converting raw river water into clean water to end consumers that meet international standards. However, this is not a question of luxury but a necessity given the demands of the growing population. It is a basic need of everyone. This is why it is very important to plan & manage these natural resources well.

Image source: Ahmed, Minhaz & Mokhtar, Mazlin & Alam, Lubna & Mohamed, Che Abd Rahim & Choo Ta, Goh. (2019). Non-carcinogenic Risk Assessment of Aluminium Ingestion Via in . Exposure and Health. 11. 10.1007/s12403-019-00297-w.

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National Security 2020: Part 2 – Treat Water Pollution as Terrorist Attack!!

water river pollution disruption national nature Malaysia

A year ago when we were facing water disruptions due to pollutions, I wrote that we need to treat water pollution as a terrorist attack. Think about it – there is no difference between water polluter pollutes the river that disrupts water supply to millions of household and terrorists who poison the to endanger innocent lives. Photo by Lum3n from Pexels

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Zen Mode 101: Sound of Rain And Thunder

rain

It was a well-known fact that improves productivity and in particular at for me, the sound of heavy and distance .

Whenever I am going to work on some deep, complex issues that need me to check sheets over sheets of spreadsheets and need to add formulas all of the place, I will put on the headphones and put my favourite collection of music so that I can focus.

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Devastating Chennai Floods 2015 & Art of Prepping

prepping chennai flood water ration

Let’s talk about which is another key aspect of this blog (the other is how Malaysians drive on the road and of course politics) and on the recent disaster in Chennai, India. Image source: www.newindianexpress.com

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Nature 101: On A Mission To Find Mysterious Green Bird

Nicobar Pigeon Nature Green Mission

I have been tasked with a crucial mission by my son to find out the name of this which he noticed on one of the web pages on the .

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