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Taman Negara translates directly from Bahasa Malaysia as “National Park”. As the name suggests, it is one of Malaysia’s premier national parks and is renowned for being one of the oldest rainforests in the world, estimated to be over 130 million years old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


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Spanning 4,343 square kilometers, Taman Negara encompasses three Malaysian states: Pahang<\/a>, Kelantan<\/a>, and Terengganu<\/a>. The park is characterized by dense tropical rainforests, rivers, and limestone caves. The Tahan River is a significant waterway that winds its way through the heart of the park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


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History<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Taman Negara was established in 1938\/1939 as the King George V National Park. Its primary purpose was to serve as a conservation area for wildlife and to protect the watersheds of surrounding rivers. In 1957, following Malaysia’s independence, it was renamed Taman Negara. The park has remained largely untouched, preserving its ancient rainforest ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


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