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HERE ARE 10 FASCINATING THINGS THAT ARE ONLY FOUND IN MALAYSIA.

1. World’s Largest Blooming Flower.

Malaysia’s enchanting tropical rainforests are home to many weird and wonderful
things. Probably none are more exotic than the Rafflesia flower which is located in the
remote jungles of Sabah, Borneo. They can grow up to 100cm in diameter and this
rare flower is truly unusual as it has no leaves, no roots and no stem. But whatever
you do, don’t get too close as it’s also referred to as the ‘Stinking Corpse Lily’ and is
designed to imitate the stench and taste of rotting meat.

2. Sarawak Chamber.

Situated within the UNESCO World Heritage listed Mulu National Park on the island
of Borneo, Sarawak Chamber is believed to be one of the largest underground
chambers in the world and probably the largest one open to the general public. Its
surface area is 162,700 square metres, with a volume of 9,579,205 cubic metres. It's
said that it is so large, you can fly a jumbo jet through the middle of the cave without
touching the walls.

3. Proboscis Monkeys.

Living on the island of Borneo, Proboscis monkeys are the largest in the world growing
up to 70cm tall and weighing 23kg. They can actually swim up to 65 feet underwater
and generally they will feed off leaves and unripened fruit. The sugars of ripened fruit
can ferment in their stomachs causing fatal bloating and bad cases of flatulence.

4. Gigantic jungle leaves.

On top of having the world’s largest flower, Malaysia is also home to the world’s largest
leaf, the Alocasia macrorrhiza. Found near Tawau in Sabah, this non-woody plant is
often found in damp, shady areas where the rich volcanic soil of the region is perfect
for growing giant things. The largest ever specimen of Alocasia macrorrhiza was found
in 1966 and it measured 3m long and 1.9m wide. Alocasia macrorrhiza is also
commonly known as the Elephant ear.
5. The world’s largest Old Tin Mine.

Apart from being a popular tourist attraction, Sungai Lembing is officially home to the
world’s largest tin mine. During its glory days, Sungai Lembing was one of the largest
producers of underground tin in Asia and while it's not the oldest or deepest, it certainly
is the biggest with over 320km of tunnels which wind down to a depth of 700m.

6. Taman Negara.

While the Daintree Rainforest in Australia is actually the oldest rainforest in the world,
Taman Negara has had the reputation as being the oldest tropical rainforest in the
world and is estimated to be 130 million years old. It is home to an array of rare animals
such as the Malayan tiger, crab-eating macaque, Malayan gaur, the Indian elephant
and is one of the most popular ecotourism destinations in the country.

7. The World’s Largest Roundabout.

Considering Malaysia has 65,877km of highway, which happens to be 25,000km more

than the Earth’s circumference, it’s no surprise Malaysia is also home to the world’s
largest roundabout. Persiaran Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah or Putrajaya
Roundabout is 3.5km in diameter and houses iconic Putrajaya buildings, including the
Putra Mosque.

8. King of the Cobras.

In April 1937, the world’s longest King Cobra was captured on Malaysian soil at Port
Dickson measuring 5.54m. He later grew to 5.71m in captivity at the London Zoo. Only
17 out of Malaysia’s 105 land snakes are actually venomous though!

9. The world’s biggest Pewter.

Not only is Royal Selangor the largest pewter manufacturer and retailer of its kind, it’s
also home to the largest pewter tankard ever built. Created in 1985 to commemorate
Royal Selangor’s 100th anniversary, the giant tankard stands at 1.99m tall and weighs
1,557kg.
10. Malaysia and Really Big Things.

The gigantic sculpture of Lord Murugan at Batu Caves is the second tallest statue for
a Hindu deity in the world, standing at 140 feet high and is covered in 300 litres of gold
paint. Not to be out done, KL’s skyline is dominated by the Petronas Towers, which
boasts the world’s highest two-storey sky bridge and was once the tallest building in
the world.
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HERE ARE 10 FASCINATING THINGS THAT ARE ONLY FOUND IN MALAYSIA.

1. World’s Largest Blooming Flower.

Malaysia’s enchanting tropical rainforests are home to many weird and wonderful
things. Probably none are more exotic than the Rafflesia flower which is located in the
remote jungles of Sabah, Borneo. They can grow up to 100cm in diameter and this
rare flower is truly unusual as it has no leaves, no roots and no stem. But whatever
you do, don’t get too close as it’s also referred to as the ‘Stinking Corpse Lily’ and is
designed to imitate the stench and taste of rotting meat.

2. Sarawak Chamber.

Situated within the UNESCO World Heritage listed Mulu National Park on the island
of Borneo, Sarawak Chamber is believed to be one of the largest underground
chambers in the world and probably the largest one open to the general public. Its
surface area is 162,700 square metres, with a volume of 9,579,205 cubic metres. It's
said that it is so large, you can fly a jumbo jet through the middle of the cave without
touching the walls.

3. Proboscis Monkeys.

Living on the island of Borneo, Proboscis monkeys are the largest in the world growing
up to 70cm tall and weighing 23kg. They can actually swim up to 65 feet underwater
and generally they will feed off leaves and unripened fruit. The sugars of ripened fruit
can ferment in their stomachs causing fatal bloating and bad cases of flatulence.

4. Gigantic jungle leaves.

On top of having the world’s largest flower, Malaysia is also home to the world’s largest
leaf, the Alocasia macrorrhiza. Found near Tawau in Sabah, this non-woody plant is
often found in damp, shady areas where the rich volcanic soil of the region is perfect
for growing giant things. The largest ever specimen of Alocasia macrorrhiza was found
in 1966 and it measured 3m long and 1.9m wide. Alocasia macrorrhiza is also
commonly known as the Elephant ear.
5. The world’s largest Old Tin Mine.

Apart from being a popular tourist attraction, Sungai Lembing is officially home to the
world’s largest tin mine. During its glory days, Sungai Lembing was one of the largest
producers of underground tin in Asia and while it's not the oldest or deepest, it certainly
is the biggest with over 320km of tunnels which wind down to a depth of 700m.

6. Taman Negara.

While the Daintree Rainforest in Australia is actually the oldest rainforest in the world,
Taman Negara has had the reputation as being the oldest tropical rainforest in the
world and is estimated to be 130 million years old. It is home to an array of rare animals
such as the Malayan tiger, crab-eating macaque, Malayan gaur, the Indian elephant
and is one of the most popular ecotourism destinations in the country.

7. The World’s Largest Roundabout.

Considering Malaysia has 65,877km of highway, which happens to be 25,000km more

than the Earth’s circumference, it’s no surprise Malaysia is also home to the world’s
largest roundabout. Persiaran Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah or Putrajaya
Roundabout is 3.5km in diameter and houses iconic Putrajaya buildings, including the
Putra Mosque.

8. King of the Cobras.

In April 1937, the world’s longest King Cobra was captured on Malaysian soil at Port
Dickson measuring 5.54m. He later grew to 5.71m in captivity at the London Zoo. Only
17 out of Malaysia’s 105 land snakes are actually venomous though!

9. The world’s biggest Pewter.

Not only is Royal Selangor the largest pewter manufacturer and retailer of its kind, it’s
also home to the largest pewter tankard ever built. Created in 1985 to commemorate
Royal Selangor’s 100th anniversary, the giant tankard stands at 1.99m tall and weighs
1,557kg.
10. Malaysia and Really Big Things.

The gigantic sculpture of Lord Murugan at Batu Caves is the second tallest statue for
a Hindu deity in the world, standing at 140 feet high and is covered in 300 litres of gold
paint. Not to be out done, KL’s skyline is dominated by the Petronas Towers, which
boasts the world’s highest two-storey sky bridge and was once the tallest building in
the world.
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HERE ARE 10 FASCINATING THINGS THAT ARE ONLY FOUND IN MALAYSIA.

1. World’s Largest Blooming Flower.

- But whatever you do, don’t get too close as it’s also referred to as the ‘Stinking
Corpse Lily’ and is designed to imitate the stench and taste of rotting meat.

- Probably none are more exotic than the Rafflesia flower which is located in the
remote jungles of Sabah, Borneo.

- They can grow up to 100cm in diameter and this rare flower is truly unusual as it has
no leaves, no roots and no stem.

- Malaysia’s enchanting tropical rainforests are home to many weird and wonderful
things.

2. Sarawak Chamber.

- It's said that it is so large, you can fly a jumbo jet through the middle of the cave
without touching the walls.

- Situated within the UNESCO World Heritage listed Mulu National Park on the island
of Borneo, Sarawak Chamber is believed to be one of the largest underground
chambers in the world and probably the largest one open to the general public.

- Its surface area is 162,700 square metres, with a volume of 9,579,205 cubic metres.

3. Proboscis Monkeys.

- They can actually swim up to 65 feet underwater and generally they will feed off
leaves and unripened fruit.

- Living on the island of Borneo, Proboscis monkeys are the largest in the world
growing up to 70cm tall and weighing 23kg.

- The sugars of ripened fruit can ferment in their stomachs causing fatal bloating and
bad cases of flatulence.
4. Gigantic jungle leaves.

- Alocasia macrorrhiza is also commonly known as the Elephant ear.

- Found near Tawau in Sabah, this non-woody plant is often found in damp, shady
areas where the rich volcanic soil of the region is perfect for growing giant things.

- On top of having the world’s largest flower, Malaysia is also home to the world’s
largest leaf, the Alocasia macrorrhiza.

- The largest ever specimen of Alocasia macrorrhiza was found in 1966 and it
measured 3m long and 1.9m wide.

5. The world’s largest Old Tin Mine.

- During its glory days, Sungai Lembing was one of the largest producers of
underground tin in Asia and while it's not the oldest or deepest, it certainly is the
biggest with over 320km of tunnels which wind down to a depth of 700m.

- Apart from being a popular tourist attraction, Sungai Lembing is officially home to the
world’s largest tin mine.

6. Taman Negara.

- It is home to an array of rare animals such as the Malayan tiger, crab-eating

macaque, Malayan gaur, the Indian elephant and is one of the most popular
ecotourism destinations in the country.

- While the Daintree Rainforest in Australia is actually the oldest rainforest in the world,
Taman Negara has had the reputation as being the oldest tropical rainforest in the
world and is estimated to be 130 million years old.

7. The World’s Largest Roundabout.

- Persiaran Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah or Putrajaya Roundabout is 3.5km in

diameter and houses iconic Putrajaya buildings, including the Putra Mosque.
- Considering Malaysia has 65,877km of highway, which happens to be 25,000km
more than the Earth’s circumference, it’s no surprise Malaysia is also home to the
world’s largest roundabout.

8. King of the Cobras.

- Only 17 out of Malaysia’s 105 land snakes are actually venomous though!

- In April 1937, the world’s longest King Cobra was captured on Malaysian soil at Port
Dickson measuring 5.54m. He later grew to 5.71m in captivity at the London Zoo.

9. The world’s biggest Pewter.

- Created in 1985 to commemorate Royal Selangor’s 100th anniversary, the giant

tankard stands at 1.99m tall and weighs 1,557kg.

- Not only is Royal Selangor the largest pewter manufacturer and retailer of its kind,
it’s also home to the largest pewter tankard ever built.

10. Malaysia and Really Big Things.

- Not to be out done, KL’s skyline is dominated by the Petronas Towers, which boasts
the world’s highest two-storey sky bridge and was once the tallest building in the world.

- The gigantic sculpture of Lord Murugan at Batu Caves is the second tallest statue for
a Hindu deity in the world, standing at 140 feet high and is covered in 300 litres of gold
paint.