The Compass: Malaysia

From lush rainforests teeming with amazing biodiversity to its dazzling skyscrapers in multicultural Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is one of the most fascinating and colorful destinations in Southeast Asia.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌    ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  

 

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Your navigation into the weekend Malaysia

From lush rainforests teeming with amazing biodiversity to its dazzling skyscrapers in multicultural Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is one of the most fascinating and colorful destinations in Southeast Asia. In this edition, we climb the world's tallest known tropical tree, watch "monster" ants attack faster than the blink of an eye, and take a journey into Malaysia's most colorful state. Let’s explore Malaysia.

ENVIRONMENT

PHOTOGRAPH BY UNDING JAMI The world's tallest known tropical tree has been found—and climbed A giant tree more than 330 feet tall was identified in Borneo from the air, and then climbed with a tape measure, at considerable risk. READ MORE SHARE

PHOTOGRAPH BY MOHD SAMSUL MOHD SAID, GETTY China's ban on trash imports shifts waste crisis to Southeast Asia As plastic scrap piles up, Malaysia and others fight back. READ MORE SHARE

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PHOTOGRAPH BY CARSTEN PETER Step inside this massive cave labyrinth hidden under Borneo Beneath the island’s rainforest, explorers search for new discoveries deep within some of the Earth’s largest, longest, and wildest caves. READ MORE SHARE

ANIMALS

PHOTOGRAPH BY JOEL SARTORE, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTO ARK Last Sumatran rhino in Malaysia dies About 80 Sumatran rhinos in Indonesia are all that remain of the species. READ MORE VIDEO BY ANDREW SUAREZ AND FRED LARABEE Watch 'monster' ants attack faster than the blink of an eye A closer look at two species of rarely seen ants in tropical Malaysia has revealed their surprising anatomy. READ MORE

TRAVEL

DREAM NOW, GO LATER

PHOTOGRAPH BY JUSTIN GUARIGLIA Johor: Jewel of Malaysia A chance encounter on a train sparks a journey into Malaysia's most colorful state. READ MORE SHARE

PHOTOGRAPH BY ELENA ERMAKOVA, ALAMY STOCK PHOTO Savor the diverse flavors of Malaysia From street stalls to smart restaurants, Malaysia provides a rich and colorful culinary experience. READ MORE PHOTOGRAPH BY SIMON LONG, GETTY IMAGES Kuala Lumpur travel guide Kuala Lumpur is well known as a melting pot of Southeast Asia where many different races and cultures make the city a vibrant place to visit. READ MORE

SHORT FILM SHOWCASE Malaysian blowpipe maker shares rare, ancient craft WATCH THE VIDEO

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