Geological heritage of Malaysia: an untapped resource

Ibrahim Komoo (2010) Geological heritage of Malaysia: an untapped resource. In: Geological heritage of Malaysia: geoheritage conservation (1997-2009). Institut Alam Sekitar dan Pembangunan (LESTARI), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Selangor, pp. 21-26. ISBN 9789675227370

In line with the emergence of ecotourism globally, Malaysia has experienced a rapid growth in nature tourism in the country. Several areas have been developed and have become extremely popular destinations for nature tourism, such as Mulu Caves, Sarawak; Sabah Parks, Sabah; Langkawi Islands, Kedah; and National Park, Pahang. Presently emphasis is given to tropical biodiversity and adventure. For instance, at the National Park, activities are focused on "observation of undisturbed diversity of habitats and plant communities, jungle trekking, canopy walkway, cave exploration, shooting the rapids, and climbing Mount Tahan". Meanwhile the Kinabalu Park boasts of a place for "relaxing and doing nothing, and enjoy clean air, scenery and cool mountain temperature". These and all the other places accentuate plant life, animals and birds. While the National Park is famous for its ancient tropical forest, it contains geological heritage that is still largely unknown to the public and policy makers. Geological evidences indicate that non-marine sediment deposited after the first time 'Malaysian land' emerged from which the sea is best preserved in this area. The continental sediment is of Triassic-Jurassic age, may probably contains dinosaur fossils. These are potential geological resources that can be further developed. The beauty of the landscape is mainly associated with sandstone formations crafted by running water. Kinabalu Park in Sabah is the only area in Malaysia with evidence of glacial erosion. The uniqueness and majesty of the peaks of Mount Kinabalu is a manifestation of glacial processes which ended about 10,000 years ago. The mountain is one of the youngest granitic batholith that is believed to be still in the process of being uplifted by tectonic forces. Both these natural wonders are national geological heritage. Several other sites have also been.

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In line with the emergence of ecotourism globally, Malaysia has experienced a rapid growth in nature tourism in the country. Several areas have been developed and have become extremely popular destinations for nature tourism, such as Mulu Caves, Sarawak; Sabah Parks, Sabah; Langkawi Islands, Kedah; and National Park, Pahang. Presently emphasis is given to tropical biodiversity and adventure. For instance, at the National Park, activities are focused on "observation of undisturbed diversity of habitats and plant communities, jungle trekking, canopy walkway, cave exploration, shooting the rapids, and climbing Mount Tahan". Meanwhile the Kinabalu Park boasts of a place for "relaxing and doing nothing, and enjoy clean air, scenery and cool mountain temperature". These and all the other places accentuate plant life, animals and birds. While the National Park is famous for its ancient tropical forest, it contains geological heritage that is still largely unknown to the public and policy makers. Geological evidences indicate that non-marine sediment deposited after the first time 'Malaysian land' emerged from which the sea is best preserved in this area. The continental sediment is of Triassic-Jurassic age, may probably contains dinosaur fossils. These are potential geological resources that can be further developed. The beauty of the landscape is mainly associated with sandstone formations crafted by running water. Kinabalu Park in Sabah is the only area in Malaysia with evidence of glacial erosion. The uniqueness and majesty of the peaks of Mount Kinabalu is a manifestation of glacial processes which ended about 10,000 years ago. The mountain is one of the youngest granitic batholith that is believed to be still in the process of being uplifted by tectonic forces. Both these natural wonders are national geological heritage. Several other sites have also been.

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Item Type:	Book Section
Additional Information:	Available at Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43000 UPM Serdang, Malaysia. QE299.5 G345 Call Number
AGROVOC Term:	geological history
AGROVOC Term:	natural heritage
AGROVOC Term:	natural resources
AGROVOC Term:	ecotourism
AGROVOC Term:	resource management
AGROVOC Term:	geologists
AGROVOC Term:	environmental economics
AGROVOC Term:	sustainable development
Geographical Term:	Malaysia
Depositing User:	Ms. Azariah Hashim
Date Deposited:	02 Dec 2024 08:00
Last Modified:	02 Dec 2024 08:00
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/992

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