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NATURE & WILDLIFE

Malesiana Tropicals
This Kuching-based nursery specialises in the propagation of endemic Malaysian flora such as nephenthes (pitcher plants), orchids and amorphophallus. Worth visiting for the exquisite photographs of pitcher plants.

Orangutan Foundation International
Informative site dedicated to the Orang Utan. Good selection of photos and information on Orang Utan rehabilitation programmes.

Proboscis Monkey Monograph
A good short scientific introduction to the natural history of Borneo's second most famous primate.

Sarawak Forestry Corporation
Provides some useful information about Sarawak's rainforests. Sections on forest management, policy, conservation, national parks, shifting cultivation, plantations, native land rights, people, etc.

NEWS & POLITICS

www.jeffooi.com
Malaysia’s most famous blogger, with a sharp eye and a critical take on all aspects of Malaysian life.

Malaysiakini
Malaysia's first and only exclusively online newspaper, Malaysia (Malaysia Now) offers a somewhat 'alternative' viewpoint to the mainstream news media. Occasionally has feature articles on Sarawak and Sabah but essentially focuses on Peninsular Malaysia.

www.mggpillai.com
The home of veteran Malaysian journalist MGG Pillai. Required reading for anyone with an interest in Malaysian politics and society.

The Star Online
The country's biggest-selling English newspaper, and the busiest website in Malaysia. Very useful searchable archive section.

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