IT was a very hot afternoon in Kuala Sepetang New Village on a Tuesday recently and hardly any tourists were around. But Tan Bok Bian is not taking business easy. Cancel anytime. No ads.

Taiping Known as the Rain City of Malaysia ... One of the best-preserved mangrove ecosystems in Malaysia, this reserve in Kuala Sepetang offers a tranquil retreat for nature enthusiasts.

The journey to Kuala Sangga began with a half-hour boat ride from Kuala Sepetang (Port Weld). After disembarking – a bit of a challenge for all of us – we walked a few hundred yards to reach ...