The Maliau Basin remains jungle for the purists - raw and challenging to access - despite some evidence to the contrary.

The Maliau Basin Conservation Area, often referred to as Sabah's "Lost World," is a treasure trove of biodiversity and natural wonders. Among its most iconic inhabitants is Agathis borneensis, or the Borneo kauri—a towering conifer that has shaped both the landscape and the legacy of this pristine rainforest.