 Skytrex Adventure
NST Online
6 November 2007
By Wong Ying Sim
From computer expert to dashing adventurer. WONG YING SIM finds out why a Frenchman abandoned his dull life in front of the computer monitor for sky-high thrills in Malaysia.
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19 November 2007
KOTA KINABALU: Mount Kinabalu has added another feather to its famous cap. It now has the world's highest via ferrata and the first in Asia.
Via ferrata, or iron road, is a mountaineering sport that originated in Italy during World War 1. It is a mountain route equipped with fixed rungs, rails, cables, stemples (crossbars and supports), ladders and bridges.
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Situated on the bank of the Nenggiri River in Ulu Kelantan, Cha
Caves is considered as one of the most actively researched
archeological site in the Peninsular Malaysia. Discovery of this 300
square metre cave was first reported in 1936 by H.D. Noone. Several
extensive research on the historical significance of the cave was
conducted by G. Sieveking in 1954 and in 1979, the latest research was
carried out by Haji Adi bin Haji Taha at the same site.
As a result of the research, more than 30 remains of people in the
ages of ‘Hoabinhian’ and Neolithic were discovered in the cave. Pottery
designed in various shapes and styles were found in large quantities
which were also burial tools buried together with the dead. Evidence of
scrap of food proves that people then not only hunted small animals but
also large ones such as oxen and wild boars.
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Tioman is the biggest and most impressive island at the east coast. There is a brisk jungle covers a ridge on the west section of the island, which ends at the idyllic location of a beautiful palm fringed beach. Tioman offers a wide range of activities for visitors: snorkeling in crystal clear water, discover the beautiful underwater world when you go diving, or just laze on the beach while you work on that tan. Also, there is a jungle on the island that is just begging to be explored. The dense forest is a habitat for many kinds of flora and fauna.
Tioman was discovered as a holiday destination quite some time ago. It was the setting for the supposedly mythical magical island of Bali Hai from the 1958 Hollywood movie 'South Pacific'. In the 70s the Time magazine selected Tioman as one of the world's most beautiful islands.
Tioman is still rated as one of the world's most beautiful islands. It presents itself as a paradise island in the tropics. But sometimes you have to search for this paradise off the beaten track.
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From a sleepy fishing village, Pulau Redang (Redang Island) has grown into one of the most popular tourist destinations on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia. The reefs of the Redang archipelago are home to over 55 genera of corals and 100 species of fish. Every year, Pulau Redang attracts thousands of visitors who come to enjoy the sun, beaches and spectacular marine life.
Located about 50 kilometres from Kuala Terengganu and Kuala Besut are the Pulau Redang archipelago of 9 islands, namely Pulau Redang, Pulau Pinang, Pulau Ling, Pulau Ekor Tebu, Pulau Kerangga Besar, Pulau Kerangga Kecil, Pulau Paku Kecil, Pulau Paku Besar and Pulau Lima. Waters up to 7 nautical miles surrounding this group of island were gazetted as a marine park i n 1985. The Marine Park Centre based on Pulau Pinang manages the many uses and recreational activities surrounding these islands with the sole purpose of conserving the marine resources.
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