Stories


Seeking nature? Let the Orang Asli be your guide
Connect with Malaysia’s indigenous cultures through Native and their Orang Asli guides


“Our history is in danger of disappearing”
Alex is the founder of Terrapuri Heritage Village, a resort that doubles as a conservation project to rescue and restore centuries-old Terengganu houses.


“Guests are like our window to the outside world”
Nozirawati Rohim is a general worker at Terrapuri Heritage Village, a resort that doubles as a conservation project to rescue and restore centuries-old Terengganu houses.


Preserving palaces — and livelihoods — in a pandemic
Terrapuri’s restored palaces takes you back in time while breathing new life into a sleepy seaside town
Experiences


A tour led by Malaysia’s ‘First People’
Connect with Malaysia’s indigenous cultures through Native and their Orang Asli guides


A resort with a royal flair for conservation
A resort of restored palaces takes you back in time while breathing new life into a sleepy seaside town


A private island resort with an eco heart
As the only resort on Tengah island off the coast of Johor, Batu Batu’s villas and private beaches are a sunseeker’s dream - and a refuge for endangered marine life


Plant rice — and hope — in a highland retreat
Farm-to-table meals? Long Semadoh has it all, from the chance to try rice farming, taste some truly amazing rice, and learn about the culture behind every bite.


A canopy walk in an ancient rainforest
Perched above the virgin rainforest of Penang Hill, The Habitat is no ordinary park, with its spectacular canopy walks and thrilling zipline.


A disability arts workshop that empowers
Stepping Stone is a crafts workshop employing Penangites living with disabilities. Its store sells soaps, baked goods and pottery made by these employees.