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How to Stay Safe from Wildlife While Camping Camping in Malaysia is a beautiful experience. Waking up to misty mornings, jungle sounds, and fresh air beats city noise any day. But whether you’re camping in a forest reserve, by a waterfall, or near a beach, remember this: you are stepping into wildlife territory. Staying safe doesn’t mean being afraid—it means being prepared and respectful. First rule: never treat the wild like a zoo. Monkeys, wild boar, snakes, and even civet cats may look curious or harmless, but they are not pets. Keep a safe distance. Do not feed them, no matter how cute they look. Feeding wildlife makes them aggressive and dependent on humans, which often ends badly for both sides. Food management is crucial. In Malaysian campsites, monkeys and wild boar are the usual troublemakers. Store all food properly in sealed containers or cooler boxes. Never leave snacks lying around, especially at night. The smell of instant noodles, sambal, or BBQ leftovers c...

How Litter Affects Rivers and Waterfalls Let’s stop pretending this is an accident. Rivers don’t magically fill themselves with plastic bags, mineral water bottles, diapers, instant noodle cups, cigarette butts, or that cursed styrofoam box from your nasi lemak. People do this. Campers do this. Visitors do this. You do this. Rivers and waterfalls are not trash cans with scenic views. Every piece of rubbish thrown “just this once” doesn’t disappear. It floats downstream, gets stuck between rocks, clogs riverbanks, and slowly turns crystal-clear water into a moving landfill. That waterfall you proudly posted on Instagram? Downstream, it’s choking on your rubbish like it’s gasping for air. Plastic doesn’t dissolve. It breaks. Into microplastics. Tiny poisonous particles that enter fish, insects, frogs, and eventually — surprise — your own food chain . So congratulations. You didn’t just litter nature; you poisoned it. And yourself. And don’t start with the classic excuse: “The...

Leave No Trace: Why Malaysians Still Struggle With This Rule “Leave No Trace” sounds simple. Almost poetic. Six words that basically mean: don’t be a pig. And yet, somehow, this basic rule becomes completely invisible the moment some Malaysians step into a forest with a tent and a Bluetooth speaker. Let’s be honest. Many people don’t go camping to respect nature. They go to consume it. Take photos, make noise, cook like they’re running a pasar malam, then leave behind a beautiful collection of mineral water bottles, instant noodle wrappers, disposable plates, and—if you’re lucky—used diapers. Because why carry trash back when the jungle has been silently absorbing human stupidity for thousands of years, right? The problem isn’t that Malaysians don’t understand Leave No Trace. We understand it perfectly. The problem is entitlement. The same “aku bayar, suka hati aku lah” mentality that shows up at restaurants, parking lots, and elevators magically follows people into the jun...

Camping Ethics in Malaysia: More Than Just Cleaning Up In Malaysia, camping ethics usually begin and end with one heroic act: picking up trash—sometimes. Once the plastic bag is tied and proudly displayed in a photo, ethics are considered complete. Mission accomplished. The forest may still be traumatised, but hey, at least someone did “cleaning up.” Here’s the uncomfortable truth: camping ethics are not about rubbish alone. If they were, our campsites wouldn’t sound like open-air weddings, smell like burnt plastic, or look like someone tried to recreate a food court in the jungle. Ethics start with behaviour. But that’s where things get awkward. Because behaviour requires self-control, and self-control is not exactly our strongest export. Loud music past midnight? “Kita pun nak enjoy.” Floodlights pointed straight into other people’s tents? “Biar terang sikit.” Shouting across the campsite at 1 a.m.? Perfectly acceptable—after all, the jungle has no feelings, right? Then t...

🏕️ 10 Rookie Mistakes New Campers Always Make Camping sounds easy enough: pitch a tent, start a fire, cook some instant noodles, and sleep under the stars. But in reality, first-time campers often find themselves starring in their own survival horror film — one that could’ve been easily avoided with a little common sense and preparation. Here are 10 rookie mistakes new campers always make (and how to stop learning them the hard way). 1. Arriving at the Campsite After Dark The forest doesn’t come with street lights. Setting up a tent by torchlight while mosquitoes feast on you is a rite of passage no one wants. Arrive early — at least two hours before sunset — so you have time to choose a flat, safe spot and actually see what you’re doing. 2. Overpacking Everything But Common Sense Beginners often bring everything except logic. A rice cooker, five blankets, and a Bluetooth speaker? No wonder your car looks like it’s migrating. Keep it simple. Bring essentials: shelter, slee...

RUMAH KEBUN CAMPING GROUND Kg Sungai Semungkis, BT 14 1/2 Hulu Langat, Selangor Darul Ehsan Booking: WHATSAPP 019-2224956    (Advance booking only) PROMOTION PRICE: 1) Standard site daily [9am – 6pm] (site 1,2,3,4,5&10) > RM200 (site rental + first 6pax) > Overnight RM300 • Additional pax : – max 4 adults @ RM30 per person. 2) Premium (site 6,7,8,9& 11*) • RM : RM500/RM600* for first 6 pax • Tent Capacity : 3 to 4 pax for each tent (site with 2 unit tent – site 6, 7, 8) • Tent Capacity : 6 to 8 pax (site with 1 big tent – site 9, 11) • Additional pax : – max 2 adults @ RM50 per person(with mattress, pillow, blanket) or 2 adults @ RM30 per person (without mattress, pillow, blanket) *** FACILITIES  Each site comes with a 30 x 15 feet common tent comprising the following : • shower with hot water • changing area with vanity top, mirror and wash basin • WC • raised timber platform 10 x 8 feet • table top • ceil...

Weekend Camping If you want to go on a camping vacation, you will be faced with the decision on where to go. Many experienced campers have their favorite spots but if you want to try something new or are a novice camper, you will need to know how to choose a great camping spot. The first thing you will want to determine is whether or not you will be renting a recreational vehicle or sleeping outside in a tent. There are different grounds available for RV owners and those who are camping in tents. There are also features that you may want to be aware of when traveling with certain age groups. Some areas are more amenable to adults only while others are family friendly. The more populated areas are generally the ones that are best for smaller children and families. http://instagram.com/rumahkebun.campingground .