STOMPer Traveller went to Tanjung Piai National Park in Johor, the southernmost tip of mainland Asia, and would like to share what he saw with fellow STOMPers.

In an email to STOMP today (Sept 9), the STOMPer says:

“These pictures were taken at Tanjung Piai National Park ( TPNP) in Johor, the southernmost tip of mainland Asia. At this place there is a large globe to signify the end of the Malay Peninsula

“From TPNP, you can see parts of Jurong and the Indonesian islands. The name ‘piai raya’ in Malay means fern (Acrostichum aureum) which is commonly found in mangrove swamps.

“At the park there is a huge monument to tell visitors that you have reached the southern end of the continent of Asia. The park is about 10 km before the town of Kukup.

“There is a mangrove skink (Emoia atrocostata) feeds largely on insects and small crabs. When surprised it would scurry into the leaves. It has a shiny and sleek body and is usually found basking in the sun.

“The park has a long and winding boardwalk and monkeys and jungle fowls are commonly seen.”