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From aromatic Nasi Goreng to savoury from boats and musical instruments to

Char Kuew Teow and refreshing Pasembur royalty beds and rope. This interactive

Salad, the culinary experience showcased display provided a holistic perspective on

the fusion of cultural influences and the symbiotic relationship between

locally-sourced ingredients, mirroring the humans and the rainforest, emphasizing the

diversity and abundance found within the importance of sustainable resource

tropical rainforest—a fitting tribute to the management and indigenous knowledge in

theme of ASEP 2018. The ASEP 2018 preserving ecological integrity. As the day

journey continued with a visit to the drew to a close, participants gathered for a

esteemed Forest Research Institute of dinner at AEON Mall Shah Alam, where they

Malaysia (FRIM) in Kepong, an institution were treated to a guided tour of the

renowned for its contributions to forestry facilities. Inspired by Islamic design

research and biodiversity conservation. principles and built to accommodate the

cultural preferences of Malaysia's majority

Muslim population, the mall's architecture

reflected the country's commitment to

cultural diversity and environmental

sustainability. Against this backdrop,

participants indulged yet again in the

flavours of Malaysian cuisine, further

underscoring the rainforest's role as a

generous provider of nourishment and

Established in 1923, FRIM's sprawling cultural inspiration. Overall, Day 2 of ASEP

forested area serves as a living laboratory 2018 epitomized the theme of "A Gift from

for studying Malaysia's diverse flora and Tropical Rainforest," highlighting the

fauna. With primary objectives cantered intrinsic value of Malaysia's natural heritage

around research, knowledge dissemination, and the collective responsibility to

and sustainable forest management, FRIM conserve and cherish it for future

plays a pivotal role in promoting generations.

environmental stewardship and fostering The third day (August 4th) of the ASEP

collaborations to safeguard forest reserves. 2018 expedition began as the participants

During the guided tour through FRIM's lush embarked on a transformative journey

rainforest trails, the participants were through the ecological and cultural

immersed in the rich biodiversity of landscapes of Selangor, epitomizing the

Malaysia's tropical forests. They theme "Gift from Tropical Rainforest." The

encountered an array of native and day commenced with a visit to the

endangered plant species, including the Sijangkang Village Mangrove Recreational

iconic Dipterocarpaceae family, which Park, a mangrove forest conservation site

dominates Malaysian rainforests. nestled in Banting, Selangor.

Witnessing phenomena such as crown

shyness - a natural occurrence where tree

canopies avoid overlapping—participants

gained insight into the complex

interactions shaping forest ecosystems.

After the forest trail, the participants

explored an exhibition showcasing

traditional uses of rainforest resources,

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