Intro
SOUTHERN
REGION
The Southern Region, encompassing Negeri Sembilan, Melaka and Johor. Johor’s vast forest reserves like Panti Forest Reserve, and
Endau-Rompin National Park are home to a wide range of lowland birds including trogons, woodpeckers, and even hornbills. Wetland
areas of Batang Tiga, Melaka and Sungai Balang Rice fields, Johor are hotspots for migratory raptors and waders, with regular sightings
of shorebirds and harriers during peak migration. Birders can enjoy birdwatching at locations like Tanjung Tuan, which is also a key site
for raptor migration in March. With its strategic location along the East Asian–Australasian Flyway, the Southern Region attracts seasonal
visitors and resident gems, making it a valuable destination for birders looking to expand their life lists.
NEGERI SEMBILAN
TNegeri Sembilan simply means ‘Land of Nine States’ because it once comprised nine separate districts, each ruled by a Malay Chieftain. Seremban, its capital is easily accessible by road and rail from Kuala Lumpur, about 50 kilometres away. Among the main attractions of the town…
Melaka
Melaka and its state capital, Melaka City is widely dubbed as Malaysia’s historical city. This historical city centre has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in July 2008. With a total land area of only 1,664 square kilometres, this city is serviced by the Melaka International…
Johor
With a land cover of 19,210 square kilometres, Johor is the third largest and the southernmost state in Peninsular Malaysia. The state is serviced by its state capital, Johor Bahru and supported by a fairly new international airport, the Senai International Airport. Johor has 3 IBAs (MY13…
