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Our guide his name is Hanas (6012-890 7044) is a Bidayuh, and the cave is just behind his family farmhouse. The trip to the cave was an escapade in itself. My little brother and I had to trek through the rainforest for around 15 minutes before arriving at the opening of the cave. The surroundings were luxuriant and verdant, with towering trees and the sound of birds singing in the background. We had to traverse a stream to reach the cave. How is a cave formed? The limestone mountain that the author ascended is composed of a type of rock known as sedimentary rock, which is produced from layers of sediment that amass over time. This sediment is frequently composed of the shells and skeletons of marine creatures, meaning that limestone is rich in calcium carbonate. Over time, somewhat acidic groundwater can dissolve the calcium carbonate in the rock, forming small fissures and cavities. As the water flows through the rock, it can produce increasingly larger cavities, ultimately creati...

The previous week, I began an exhilarating escapade to Silabur Cave, an astonishing sandstone cavern nestled in the core of a grand hill. Found in a secluded spot in Tebakang, Serian, reaching the cave demanded hiring a knowledgeable local guide, whose proficiency amplified the excitement of the expedition. The guide fee of RM80 was small for the unequalled occurrence waiting for me. After reaching the location, I was overwhelmed by the sheer magnitude of the cave structure. The passages, intricately connected and spanning the sandstone hill, were a testament to the marvels of nature. Even though the lower portion of the cave was inaccessible to the public, as it was set aside for the local people who collect nets built by Swiftlets, the upper section was available for exploration. As I ventured further into the cave, I was greeted by two mammoth chambers, each with a fascinating opening at the top. On sunny days, the sunbeams penetrated through the openings, creating a surreal view as...

Welcome to the Mureh Waterfall hike, located in the beautiful Gun Tembawang region of west Kalimantan. This adventurous journey will take you through paddy fields and dense jungles, leading to a breathtaking twin waterfall that will leave you in awe. My friends and I, a group of hikers, set off on a weekend excursion from Kuching, driving to the border of Sarawak. As we reached the border, we waited eagerly for our guide and bike riders to take us to the trailhead, ready to embark on our journey. But do not expect they will be there on time even if both parties had agreed on the said time.  We waited for almost half an hour, and finally, we saw our transporter come with their bikes. As we hopped on our bikes, we were greeted with the warm and humid air of the region. The 15-minute downhill bike ride took us through the border check and a small kampung until we finally reached the trailhead. As we began our hike, we were immediately struck by the picturesque paddy fields that surrou...