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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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Map and tips for self drive in Malaysia | Simplified road map of peninsula Malaysia | Kuala Lumpur heritage trail | Airport, train & bus transfer to Kuala Lumpur city center | Tutorial on using Kuala Lumpur's train service | Walking, hiking & trekking trails of Cameron Highlands | Sg Palas tea plantation hiking trail | Ipoh, off the beaten path town | Ipoh Medan Gopeng bus station | Pangkor island is perfect | Mt Kinabalu is scales with the heart | Interesting places around Borneo Sandakan | Happy endings at Tanjung Piai | Taman Negara insider account | Driving northern sabah | Making it to Maliau Basin

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Bad weather for good photography

Stormy weather is downright intimidating for everyone.
More so for photographers.
Who wants to lug expensive gadgetry into uncertain climate knowing damage is almost a certain thing? It’s windy, cold and damp. Flashes of lightning and screaming thunder make the most experienced photographer dodge instinctively, making it hard to stay still for low-lighting photography. Being [...]

Posted: April 8th, 2009 under View - Photography tips.
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Pangkor is perfect

The thing a visitor should know is, unlike Langkawi, Perhentians or Redang which is steeped in western styled hedonism, Pangkor is unpretentious and has the local feel.
First and foremost, it is a fishing village island. The eastern part of the island is bustling with seafaring and seafood activities while its western coast is calm and [...]

Posted: July 4th, 2008 under Malaysia - Maps & travel tutorials.
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Monsoon Mood Swings in Malaysia

Malaysia is weathered by features that switch from fair to fury and back in time it takes you to duck.

You bet, they don’t call our jungle rainforest for nothing. A Malaysian downpour makes European heaviest rain looks like sprinkles, in comparison. We can safely say colonial English certainly did not come here for the [...]

Posted: May 3rd, 2008 under Malaysia - For beginners.
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