Taman Negara needs much better care

TAMAN Negara in Kuala Tahan, Pahang, is easily one of Asia’s best national parks. A lush tropical rainforest that’s said to be 130 million years old, it is a paradise with good facilities and infrastructure.

My favourite points are still the canopy walkway, river boat picnic trip to Lata Berkoh, visit to the aboriginal village, night walk and trekking to the peak of Mt Tahan, which takes six days (full of sweat and adventure!). This park, which easily qualifies as a natural World Heritage site, is home to a incredible array of flora and fauna that includes endangered tigers, elephants, gaur, tapir and is also one of the best birding sites in Asia.