Eyestripe Surgeonfish (Acanthurus Dussumieri)

Acanthurus dussumieri is a Tang from the Indo-Pacific. It occasionally makes its way into the aquarium trade. It grows to a size of 54 cm in length. (From Wikipedia)

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Blue Caribbean Tang - Acanthurus Coeruleus

Acanthurus coeruleus is a surgeonfish found commonly in the Atlantic Ocean. It can grow up to 16 inches (41 cm) long. Common names include Atlantic blue tang, blue barber, blue doctor, blue doctorfish, blue tang, blue tang surgeonfish, yellow barber, and yellow doctorfish. (From Wikipedia)

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Wahoo - Acanthocybium

Wahoo (Acanthocybium solandri) is a scombrid fish found worldwide in tropical and subtropical seas. It is best known to sports fishermen, as its speed and high-quality flesh make it a prize game fish. In Hawaii, the wahoo is known as ono. Many Hispanic areas of the Caribbean and Central America refer to this fish as peto.
The flesh of the wahoo is white to grey, delicate to dense, and highly regarded by many gourmets. The taste is similar to mackerel, though arguably less pronounced. This has created some demand for the wahoo as a premium-priced commercial food fish. In many areas of its range, such as Hawaii, Bermuda and many parts of the Caribbean, local demand for wahoo is met by artisanal commercial fishermen, who take them primarily by trolling, as well as by recreational sports fishermen who sell their catch. (From Wikipedia)

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Fish - Scissortail Sergeant or Striptailed Damselfish (Abudefduf Sexfasciatus)

The scissortail sergeant or striptailed damselfish (Abudefduf sexfasciatus, family Pomacentridae) is a large damselfish. It earns its name from the black-striped tail and sides, which are reminiscent of the insignia of a military Sergeant, being similar to those of the Sergeant Major damselfish. It grows to a length of about 16 centimetres (6.3 in).
Scissortail sergeants live on coral reefs at depths of up to 15 metres (49 ft) in tropical reaches, often living in a group surrounding a single head of coral. They are found on reefs in the Indo-Pacific region, including the Red Sea.
The fish feed upon the larvae of invertebrates, zooplankton, smaller fishes, crustaceans, and various species of algae. They are preyed upon by some members of the Labridae and Serranidae families. They lay their eggs in patches on a firm substrate and guard them vigorously until they hatch.
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Semenggok Wildlife Rehalibitation Center (WRC), Kuching, Sarawak

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Semenggoh Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre is half an hour’s drive from Kuching City. To visit, a permit must be obtained from:

The National Park Booking Office (Kuching) Sarawak Tourist Information Centre, Jalan Masjid, 93400 Kuching. Tel: 082 - 248088 Fax: 082 - 256031

This Centre is part of the Semenggoh nature reserve which consists of Semenggoh Bio Centre, Botanical Garden, Forest Nursery, Seed Bank, Herb Ethnobotany Centre, Fern and Orchid Garden. All these are open to the public.

At the moment, entrance is free. Visiting hours are from 0830 - 12.00 Noon and 1400 - 1600 hours daily

There are no canteen in the Centre. Visitors are encouraged to bring in their own food on condition that they do not litter. There are certain rules and regulations to follow so as to protect the Park. Visitors are advised not to shout in the vicinity of the Park and taking photographs with flashlights are discouraged so as not to injure the animals.

For further information, please contact:-

Tel: 082 - 618423 (Office)

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Kubah National Park, Kuching, Sarawak

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The Park is located about 20 km (by road) from Kuching City. Brochure on Kubah National Park can be obtained from the Sarawak Tourist Information Centre, Jalan Masjid, 93400 Kuching.

The Park covers an area of 2,230 hectares dominated by a sandstone plateau which includes three mountains Mount Serapi, Mount Selang and Mount Sendok. At the height of between 150-450 metres, this plateau is punctuated with bands of hardened limestone which have created a number of beautiful waterfalls.

The Park comprises largely undisturbed natural forest with five main vegetation types, Alluvial forest, Lowland mixed dipterocarp forest, kerangas (health) forest, submont forest and secondary forest. This rich forest, the Park's proximity to the coastline, its mangrove forests and its general terrain all ensure that Kubah is home to a variety of wildlife, including bearded pigs, black hornbills, mousedeer, squirrels and numerous species of amphibians and reptiles. It is also rich in palms and orchids.

Visitors to the Park must first obtain a certified permit from:

1. National Parks and Wildlife Centre Forest Department Wisma Sumber Alam, Petra Jaya, 93660 Kuching. Tel: 082 - 442180 Fax: 082 - 441377

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2. National Park Booking Ofice (Kuching) Sarawak Tourist Information Centre Jalan Masjid, 93400 Kuching. Tel: 082 - 248088 Fax: 082 - 256301

Also available are accomodation facilities from basic tents to fully equipped chalets with bedding, cooking utensils, fan, tap water and electricity. For further information please contact:

Kubah Nasional Park Tel: 011 - 225003

The Matang Wildlife Centre is also located at the Kubah National Park which eventually house endangered wildlife in large mammal enclosures. This enclosures will be located in the rainforest so that the living environment is as near as possible to that found in the wild.

For day trippers to the Matang Wildlife Centre, the visitor is allowed to visit the Wildlife Centre after paying the park entrance fee and registering at the park entrance office. No permit required.

Entrance Fee:

1)  RM 3.00 (per adult)
2)  RM1.00 (visitor under 18 years of age)

How To Get There?

Matang Transport Company Bus No.11 departs from Saujana Car Park in Kuching. (Bus colour: Yellow & Orange Taxi can also be chartered for the 40 minute trip to the Park. (24 hours Taxi Call Service)

Tel: 082-367898 or 082-348898

Borneo Highland Resort, Kuching, Sarawak

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Borneo Highlands Resort is an hour (70 km) away from Kuching City, standing at 1,000 metres above the sea level that nestles amongst over 1.5 million years old virgin rainforest, the second oldest tropical rainforests in the world.

The Resort is managed by MINES Signature Management Group.

A host of recreational activities are available as well. There are jungle trekking, visit to flower garden, restful stroll along the organic farm and horticulture nursery. A true golfing paradise for avid golfers with its brilliantly designed 18-hole course. The Clubhouse offers rooms, chalets and suites designed to meet every whim of a golfer.

For those health consious , the Fitness Centre with well-equipped gymnasium and even luxurious royal bath settings, with full in-house stream bath, sauna, spa, jacuzzis, hot and cold therapy pools are offered here. For business, the clubhouse offers 2 meeting rooms with seating capacity of 50 to 60 persons.

For further information, please contact:
Borneo Highlands Resort Kuching Sales Office
Tel: 082-243177/234266 Fax: 082-258166

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Padawan Pitcher Plant & Wild Orchid Garden

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Pitcher Plant And Wild Orchid Centre

Our latest tourist attraction centre is situated right in the heart of Kota Sentosa (on 10th Mile Bazaar), about a kilometer away from our main office (MPP). Pitcher plant and wild orchid center display one part of our protected plants(Malaysia) and a number of those from our neighburing countries and regions. We have about 30 plus subspecies of pitcher plants(Nepenthes) ranging from our commonly known as Nepenthes ampullaria to hybrids by nature as Nepenthes x hookeriana(N.ampullaria x N.rafflesiana). Wild orchids from Angraecum eburneum, Dendrobium species, Zygopetalum species. Besides pitcher plants and wild orchids, we also have a collections of Platycerium superbum(staghorn ferns) and Asplenium nidus(Bird's nest).

Opening hours:- Tuesday to Sunday (Public Holiday & Rest days inclusive)

*Closed on Mondays

Entrance rates:-

1) Adults RM 1.00 (Malaysian)
2) Children RM 0.50
3) Tourist RM 2.00

For more details, please contact the Padawan Municipal Council

En. Willie Ngelai


Tel: 082 - 615566

Orchid Garden, Kuching, Sarawak

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Wind Caves, Bau, Sarawak

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Fairy Caves, Bau, Sarawak

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Ocean Beach Resort

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Union Retreat Beach Resort, Lundu

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IF you have been waiting for a good reason to go for a holiday in Lundu, wait no longer as the popular UnionYes Retreat in Siar has undergone a major upgrade with the inclusion of a spa. Slightly more than RM1mil has been spent to build the Spa House, a luxurious three-bedroom Beach House and a Tree Top Terrace that offers stunning views of the South China Sea. The beach house comes with its own cooking and dining facilities, a BBQ area, a private deck and a jacuzzi. It can accommodate up to 15 people, which is perfect for you and your extended family as well as for corporate outings. And at the spa, guests can unwind with traditional massages by highly trained visually impaired masseurs.






The Spa House has its own 16-person spa pool — bringing the total number of pools at the retreat to three.

Located more than 80km from here, the retreat first opened its doors to the public in 2006.

Owned and operated by the Sarawak Bank Employees Union, it serves as a resource centre for its members and at the same time, complements the state government’s efforts to promote Lundu as a holiday destination.

Besides the new facilities, the retreat offers a perfect mix of chalet, deluxe and superior rooms, two-bedroom Penthouse Suites, and 10-bed hostels.

All rooms feature individually controlled air-conditioning, ensuite bathrooms and satellite television.The tastefully designed chalet rooms even have a romantic outdoor shower.

The retreat also has four meeting and function rooms fully equipped for a wide range of conferences, meetings, seminars and banquets for up to 200 guests.

As for food, the resort’s Rafflesia Cafe serves local and western cuisines. Enjoy the exciting BBQ buffet by the Poolside Pavilion or have breakfast right by the beach at the Tree Top Terrace.

There is also the Lobby Bar to catch the latest sports action or live band or sing to your heart’s content at the karaoke or the private KTV room.

The beachfront, with its soft clean sand, offers fun-filled activities for everyone.

And if you do plan a holiday at the retreat, allocate some time to visit the Gunung Gading National Park, which is home to the world’s largest flower, the Rafflesia. The park is only a 10-minute drive from the retreat.

The renowned Talang Talang Island — a protected sanctuary where turtles come ashore to lay eggs — is also within reach.

- The Star