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Malaysia has plenty of nature attractions to satisfy
even the most discerning of adventure seekers. More
than 50 per cent of its land mass is still under forest
cover, and there is an immense variety of flora,
fauna and marine life to be enjoyed.
 Eco-tourism
has become of major interest in the last decade and
Malaysia's natural attractions have been carefully developed.
Malaysia contains one of the oldest rain forests in
the region and several national parks to ensure long-term conservation
of the rich biodiversity of plant, insect and animal
life.
These rain forest are one of the last bastions of the
world's rarest plants and animals. The Rafflesia, the
world's largest flower and the smallest pygmy squirrel
are to be found here. Several eco-systems exist in the
Malaysian forests ranging from lowland dipterocarp to
sub-tropical montane. There are wetlands, desert scrub
and limestone vegetation, amongst many others to check
out.
 The
marine parks off the coastal waters of Peninsular Malaysia
and Sabah and Sarawak are virtually unspoiled havens
for those who want a colourful variety of marine flora
and fauna and clear waters to dive in, there are good
diving facilities and accommodation at dive sires.
With the Indian Ocean on one side and the South China
Sea on the other, the sealife and underwater environment
are remarkably diverse.
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