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THIS SITE gives viewers a glimpse of the beautiful but unsung parts of Malaysia. As a social aid movement, fund generated from activities and adverts helps sustain OO’s operational cost and fund community projects in the Malaysian countryside.

OO is a nominee of 2008's Geotourism Award organized by National Geographic and Ashoka Changemakers. The award identifies and recognises organization that enhances the geographical character of a place: its environment, heritage, culture, aesthetics, and the well-being of its residents.

OO is listed in Hati.org.my, a resource and platform for people and organisations that are involved in community work in Malaysia.

OO is the regional partner of Survival International based in UK, an organisation that helps tribal peoples defend their lives, protect their lands and determine their own futures.

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Looking for photo trip buddy

Falling in love with Malaysia is quite easy. Here is a great sunset photo by Brent taken a few months ago and he can’t get enough of it.

Coastal Perak - Copyright Brent Richardson
The snap shot enthusiast from America will be back again in mid Sept 09 and hopes to go on a photo tour with [...]

Rural tales for urban folks

We have been invited to give a nature talk to Mont Kiara residents by the management. This Kuala Lumpur stint will be a great opportunity for urbanites to learn about the “other Malaysia”, one that is obscure and mostly forgotten.
Theme: The Hidden Side of Malaysia
Venue: Sunrise Fun Zone
Time: 11:00 am
Date: 14th July 2009, Tuesday
So, make [...]

To enjoy Orang Asli village, wear kilts

It’s not everyday we get to see Scots in kilts you know. Especially in Orang Asli village.
It was a smashing jaunt. Most importantly, OO says a big thank to Nick and the gang who flew in all the way from Scotland to see the hidden side of Malaysia. It was especially nice of them to [...]

Ladies, go ahead and play

The jungle holds nothing back, neither do these ladies.
Recently we played host to an awesome group of intrepid ladies and they certainly showed the jungle what they are made of.
All were mommies with families living in KL. It was a female bonding trip planned weeks ahead to escape the shackles of city life.
Armed with “anything [...]

On a nature study spree

Rainforest drape Malaysia with green exuberance, but how many kids have seen the real thing?
Modernity has nudged the new generation to shopping arcades, video games centers and disney-fied theme parks more often than not and today we have a growing population that is oblivious about how their forefathers blend so well with the jungle [...]

Going wildside in Malaysia

Rugged places, flower patches and a whole lot of leeches. “Now I know why you asked for our weight, height and fitness when we signed up for this trek”, quipped Kasey between huffing and puffing on the gruesome uphill trail.
We recently hosted a lovely couple, Kasey and Michele from New Jersey US, into raw [...]

Family Charity Drive in the Jungle

Everyone loves doing something different on weekends.
Organized by OO, the normally dull jungle villages of Orang Asli ignited with excitement when four Danish families arrived on a balmy Saturday overflowing with the spirit of charity. Driving all the way from Kuala Lumpur, expatriate family members generously gave away cargoes of toys, food, cooking oil and [...]

Après la pluie, le beau temps

The inner sanctum of the Malaysian rainforest opened its arms and said bonjour to a bunch of jolly French adventurers recently.
Last month, Camille, Agathe, Arnaud and Agnes decided that Malaysia was a good place to catch up since everyone went separate ways after graduating from university. Today, as qualified environment engineers who are [...]

Towels go travellin’ for a good cause

This is a story about towels. A tale of how they journeyed from lofty Genting Highland to hidden communities that pepper the outer ream of lowland Kinta valley. And the story finished on a sweet note, thanks to Edward Holloway, Soon Hoe and Kit.

It all started when Soon Hoe, the director of Hati.org.my, a resource [...]

Thank you Oldstock !

The final days of 2008 are ending up rosy after all. Just when we thought nobody cares, someone waltzed in unexpectedly and gave the spirit of charity a hefty lift.
We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to Fadhil Isma who live in Johor Bahru for responding to our plea for donation after [...]