How Is Eco-Tourism Protected In Malaysia?

There are four part.

• International

At international level, WHO (World Health Organization) and Greenpeace have been established. Both organizations act as monitor of pollution. WHO plays an important role in controlling pollution and the right set of environmental regulations. Greenpeace also provide information to the public about the contamination that occurred in the world and demonstrate a case of environmental pollution. Malaysian government and the private sector should support this mission to preserve the natural beauty surrounding areas.

• Government/Private

Government have to established various laws and event to enhance the quality of the environment in Malaysia. Laws such as those who throw rubbish everywhere will be fined and will clean the area monitored by the officer in charge. Industries which remove waste or chemicals will be summoned indiscriminately.

• Organization

The participation of organizations such as schools, youth clubs and companies can contribute to environmental cleanliness. Teachers must in still caring attitude to the environment through moral education. In schools and hold a competition between classes for most classes net so that the children of student have characteristic of environment responsibility center of the exercise. States should have the attitude responsibilities in waste disposal.

• Individuals

Three attitude should be adopted which is 3R (Reuse,Recycle and Reduse). Such attitudes can reduce pollution in the environment. do not forget, attitude on self-awareness must be to prevent the world from further contaminated and continue to streng then our ecotourism state.

What is current status of eco-tourism in Malaysia

Malaysia is an amazing country with countless abundance of biodiversity. It is not surprising to find that 75 percent of Malaysia’s land area remains forested, with 60 percent virgin rainforest, unchanged for millions of years.

The country is bestowed with numerous natural attractions such as amazing and diverse flora and fauna, white sandy beaches, exotic marine aqua life, dense rainforests and the oldest and largest caves in the world.

Unlock the mysteries of Malaysia, one of the twelve mega-biologically diverse countries in the world, which boasts at least 15,000 species of flowering plants, 286 species of mammals, 150,000 species of invertebrates, and 4,000 species of fishes in addition to the countless micro-organisms.

Experience a huge range of outdoor activities, such as caving, hiking, jungle trekking, white water rafting, rock climbing, bird watching, river cruising and much more.

Catch a glimpse of the largest flower in the world, Rafflesia, play with the endangered orang utans, visit the world’s largest single cave passage discovered at Mulu National Park or hike up Fraser’s Hill to catch the migrating birds.

Experienced outdoor professionals, who are well equipped with the latest gear, can guide you through all of these activities. If you are looking for rich and exotic ecotourism experiences in balmy tropical weather, the time is now, the place is Malaysia.


Malaysia's Eco-tourism is so wonderfull. There are have many of places that colourful of environment. Malaysia's tourism places show many flora and fauna. althought, Malaysia was develop their tourism, but ecosystem or environment will be first thing must guard.


There are some of places that we can visit in Malaysia Ecotourism…









Langkawi Mangroves


One of the largest mangrove forests in Southeast Asia, and is home to a surprising diversity and wealth of flora and fauna.



Gua Kelam (Kelam Cave)
Gua Kelam (Cave Of Darkness) offers a unique experience within the jungle.



Kenong Rimba Park


This 120 sq. km. forest park is a sprawling area of lowland forest rising to the limestone hills bordering Taman Negara.


Gunung Mulu National Park


Mulu National Park is home to one of the largest caves in the world. All set in a beautiful, all-natural environment deep in the rainforest.


Niah National Park
The most magnificent limestone caves are concealed within this sprawling jungle.

Langkawi
This cluster of 99 islands offers beautiful beaches, world-class infrastructure, ultra-cheap duty-free shopping and fascinating legends.



Fireflies watching at Sungai Lebam


Firefly-watching is one of the main attractions in the Sungai Lebam Wetland Preservation area.


Danum Valley


The beautiful Danum Valley is a huge conservation area incredibly rich in flora and stunning views.


The Belum Forest Reserve
Spectacular Belum Forest Reserve is one of the largest untouched forest reserves on the Peninsula and is a rich sanctuary for wildlife.


Kinabalu Park


The highest mountain in Malaysia (4,101m) provides a challenging climb and awe-inspiring views.


Gunung Ledang/Mount Ophir
Shrouded in mystical legends and folklore, Gunung Ledang continues to charm and intrigue locals and tourists alike.


Endau - Rompin State Park
Endau - Rompin State Park is home to the world's oldest rainforest (130 million years old!) as well as the rare Sumatran Rhino.


Bako National Park
Gazetted in 1957, Bako is Sarawak’s oldest national park, covering an area of 2,727 hectares at the tip of the Muara Tebas peninsula.


Teluk Sengat Crocodile Farm
Get up close with these crocodiles, 1,000 of them in this farm! Ostrich Farm
Located in Sungai Rengit offers an enjoyable experience to watch the fastest running bird's race


Desaru Fruit Farm
Desaru Fruit Farm showcases exotic tropical fruits, just the best to tempt your tastebuds!


Madai Caves
Idahan people harvest medicinal birds' nests here in a festive atmosphere



Batang Ai National Park
The park's vast rainforest is home to wildlife such as orang utans, gibbons and hornbills. It also contains a five-star hotel.

Just for Information

2nd World Ecotourism Conference

2nd World Ecotourism Conference will be held in Kuala Lumpur on 8-11 July 2010.

A key objective of WEC is to support host countries that are in need of a global platform and leverage to champion, position or support ecotourism policies and initiatives that will bring transformational changes for the betterment of their economies, people or environment. Each and every peer participant would be recognised for their collective intellectual and moral support to this not-for-profit common cause.

The Conference topics will cover current and relevant issues that are of concern to movers and shakers in the ecotourism industry:
• Market Development & Ecotourism ROI: Viability vs Responsibility
• Sustainable Tourism & Roadmaps: Turning Green

• Urban and Rural Ecotourism: New Paradigms?
• Special Sessions: Bilateral Governmental Meetings and Public - Private Sector


• Academic Session: Refereed Papers Parallel Tracks - Moving Up Ecotourism Along The Value Chain

The Conference is targetted at :-

PRIVATE SECTOR
Tourism entrepreneurs, investors, operators, tour operators/owners, lodge owners and lodge operators, owners of budget hotels to five star resorts, park authorities management staff, tourist guides, eco-accommodation architects and engineers, hoteliers,

ACADEMIA
Deans. professors, lecturers, researchers and university students

PUBLIC SECTOR
Ministers, parlimentarians, local government authorities, public sector agencies in tourism, culture or environment, researchers, members of think tanks and policy makers

NGOs
Not-for-profit non-governmental organisations involved in social, economic and environmental conservation activities

ANYONE
Those who wish to learn, invest, operate or contribute to the growing sustainable tourism industry. Those who wish to know about the latest information on ecotourism markets, trends and marketing strategies will find the Conference relevant and rewarding.

what the Eco-tourism are important to us

1. Income Countries

Tourism is very important to our country; this is because tourism is a source of income to increase economic resources in Malaysia. Economic – tourism can generate a wide variety of economic benefits (such as jobs) and economic costs (such as inflation).

2. Developing Cities Tourism

Eco-tourism has been developing tourism cities. In which it emphasized to promote culture and culture and heritage and eco-tourism and has been popularized agro-tourism destinations such as the Malacca, Penang, the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak.

Examples of Eco-tourism destinations in Malaysia

Peninsular Malaysia

• National Park, Pahang
• Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary, Pahang
• Kenong Rimba Park, Pahang
• Sungai Chilling Waterfall, Kuala Selangor, Selangor
• Royal Belum Forest Reserve, Perak
• Gua Tempurung, Perak
• Kuala Gula Bird Sanctuary, Perak
• Penang National Heritage Park, Penang
• Kilim Geopark, Langkawi Island
• Rantau Abang Turtle Hatchery, Terengganu
• Redang Island, Perhentian Island, Gemia Island, Terengganu

Sarawak

• Bako National Park
• Mulu National Park
• Niah National Park
• Batang Ai National Park
• Lampir Hill National Park

Sabah

• Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary
• Kinabalu National Park
• Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park
• Danum Valley
• Maliau Basin
• Tabin Wildlife Reserve
• Kinabatangan Floodplain, Sukau
• Turtle Island
• Gua Gomantong, Kinabatangan, Sabah

3. Improve The Image of Our Country In The World

Eco-tourism also improves the image of our country in the world when we have a beautiful place, beautiful and clean. In addition, we also have Countries arts and crafts including traditional Malaysian Batik and Songket to improve the image of at Malaysian.

4. Employment Opportunities For People Around

Tourism also increases employment opportunities for local people. Many job opportunities available such as resort, hotel, travel agent, KLIA and others.

5. Reduce Unemployment

With the variety of employment provided that tourism-related, then the unemployment rate in Malaysia can be reduced fully.

6. To Foster Bilateral Relations With Countries Of Origin Of Foreign Tourists

Ecotourism also give importance to us in terms of relationships. Eco-tourism allows us to establish bilateral relations with the country of origin and foreign tourists. For example, Malaysia + China.

7. Promote And Enhance The Handicraft Industry / Village

In eco-tourism, Malaysian industry should encourage and enhance crafts such as batik, wau, Sayong pumpkins, and other top.

8. Shopping Centers International

In addition, Malaysia can serve as a shopping center where the existence of international eco-tourism, various items of interest and unique handicrafts. His can be found in the souvenir shop. Example; KLIA-have souvenir shops.

9. Develop Rural Areas

- upgrading of infrastructure such as roads, hotels

WHAT PROBLEM WITH SO CALLED ECOUTOURISM CAUSE

There are many problems with so called ecotourism cause:

1. Global Environmental Change (GEC)

The nature of nature is change, and both GEC and species loss have alwalys been going on. However, there are several component on GEC like temperature increase, sea level rise and land use change. Firstly is temperature increase, in the future, global warming is likely to accelerate, even though models do not allow for exact statements on the future of climate change, as there is a range uncertainties concerning the parameters used, their interaction and feedback prosesses, as well as future emosion level of greenhouse gases. After that, sea-level rise can be consequences of temperature increases where the result of the thermal expansion of the oceans and the melting of glaciers and ice caps . Sea level rise can lead to the loss of coastal erosion . lastly is land use change. A growing world population and diet changes associated with changes in living standars have contributed to the conversion of large areas of land use and urban development. development project of various kinds can affect areas of importance for biodiversity, such as the Mediteranean coastline. Land degradation adds to these changes, including deforestation, poor agricultural practices, industrialisation, pollution, salination, siltation, erosion, acidification and waterlogging. Often, development processes affect areas of high biodiversity, and consequently oppurtunities for ecotourism.


2. Impact on Wildlife

Scientists researching the impact of ecotourism have found that even low impact activities such as hiking and wildlife watching had an impact on the numbers of certain carnivores in the Californian forest. The numbers of bobcats and coyotes seen living in the area dropped dramatically since ecotourism began.

3. Local Cultures

Because many of these areas were once isolated, the cultures and peoples living there now are having their lifestyles disturbed because the increase in visitation and other changes, such as the building of trails, that come with ecotourism. Simply by interacting with these cultures, even if intentions are good, the cultures are altered.

4. Economic Impact

This economic impact can increase political and financial support for conservation. Protected areas, and nature conservation generally, provide many benefits to society, including preservation of biodiversity, maintenance of watersheds, and so on. Unfortunately, many of these benefits are intangible. However, the benefits associated with recreation and tourism in protected areas tend to be tangible. For example, divers at a marine park spend money on lodging, food, and other goods and services, thereby providing employment for local and non-local residents. These positive economic impacts can lead to increased support for the protected areas with which they are associated. This is one reason why ecotourism has been embraced as a means for enhancing conservation of natural resources.

What components need to have the eco-tourism?

There are four main criteria in eco-tourism.
1. Eco-tourism provides for conservation measure.
In Malaysia, every activity undertaken travel has its own interest, including the action conservation. In tourism, our country will always be sensitive and concern of environmental balance and richness of nature. If it does not cause damage to the environment occured. Malaysia is now our best to maintain the ecological travel. By opening travel many places, but concerns the very nature of higher and futher promote tourist arrivals.

2. Eco-tourism includes meaningful community participation.
Ecological tourism is indeed how society seeks to realize the importance of being natural. Through the beauty and diversity of plants species that is in Malaysia, people will always love him. Education should start in each individual to protect flora and fauna in Malaysia.
associated with the type of tourism and different, we can learn the six aspects of travel:
A) Distance challenger give experience.
That will make travel much fun and we feel very satisfied with the beauty of nature in Malaysia. It will also give us amazing experience others.
B) Time travel or vacation.
Throughout the holiday, we may not live to see all the places we go travel. therefore, we should plan our journey with appropriate time that we have.
C)Improve physical and social ability.
Each travel activity will affect us especially in the areas of health and socially.
D) Motivation.
Every activity should be able to travel that gives us the motivation of physical shape but also in the form of physical.
E) Expenses.
Each trip, we need little financial sacrifice. this is because the travel is very worthwhile. We feel a loss if we can not see the beauty of nature n0w, because the future we may not know.
F) Knowledge.
Eco-tourism itself will give us more knowledge and information we do not know fully their own. Therefore, each tour we do not need useless.
3. Eco-tourism is profitable and can sustain itself.
Eco-tourism is also profitable activity which our country. Especially in economic, environment and social impact. What is the travel, we can increase national income.
4. Contains the meaning of culture.
Interacting with and observing unique culture cultures in the focus of this style of trip. The concept of learning from other cultures, to broaden ones perspective is usually a core value. And artisan showing you how to weave tapestary and learning from them about their traditional dress should would be a form of cultural tourism. Buying crafts in the market with no more interaction than the exchange of money does not provide the insight into another culture that is the central theme of cultural tourism.

Ecotourism

Eco tourism (also known as ecological tourism) is responsible travel to fragile, pristine, and usually protected areas that strives to be low impact and (often) small scale. It purports to educate the traveler; provide funds for conservation; directly benefit the economic development and political empowerment of local communities; and foster respect for different cultures and for human rights.

Eco tourism is held as important by those who participate in it so that future generations may experience aspects of the environment relatively untouched by human intervention. As defined by the co-founder of the Center for Responsible Travel, Martha Honey, Ph.D., in her book Ecotourism and Sustainable Development, Second Edition: Who Owns Paradise?. Most serious studies of ecotourism including several university programs now use this as the working definition. Ecotourism appeals to ecologically and socially conscious individuals.

Generally speaking, it focuses on volunteering, personal growth and

learning new ways to live on the planet. It typically involves travel to destinations where flora and fauna and cultural heritage are the primary attractions. Eco tourism is a conceptual experience, enriching those who delve into researching and understanding the environment around them. It gives insight into the impact of human beings on nature and also a greater appreciation of our own natural habitats.