Malaysia
A planned Pan-Borneo highway threatens ancient, pristine wilderness
The rainforests on the island of Borneo are gems of biodiversity, with thousands of species of plants and animals found nowhere else on Earth. Soon, approximately 1,243 miles of pavement will connect the remote regions of three nations that make up the island: Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei.
Malaysia’s missing plane has put the country’s government in an awkward spotlight
Malaysia’s ruling party has been in power since independence in1957. It hasn’t had to deal with many natural disasters and doesn’t take kindly to being questioned about anything.Malaysia’s ruling party has been in power since independence in1957. It hasn’t had to deal with many natural disasters and doesn’t take kindly to being questioned about anything.
