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Malaysian rainforests cover large areas of both Peninsular and East Malaysia. In Peninsular Malaysia, major forest complexes include the Taman Negara and Endau-Rompin National Park. East Malaysia contains extensive tracts of lowland and montane rainforest, notably within Kinabalu Park, Gunung Mulu National Park, and the Danum Valley Conservation Area.

The rainforests experience a humid equatorial climate with mean annual temperatures ranging between 25°C and 28°C. Annual precipitation commonly exceeds 2,500 mm, distributed throughout the year with peaks during the monsoon seasons.^[1]

The forests comprise dipterocarp-dominated vegetation, with families such as Dipterocarpaceae, Euphorbiaceae, and Fabaceae being prominent.^[2] Lowland areas support dense dipterocarp canopy trees, while montane regions contain oaks, laurels, and conifers.

Malaysian rainforests are inhabited by species such as the Malayan tiger (Panthera tigris jacksoni), Malay tapir (Tapirus indicus), and Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus).^[3] Endemism is high in isolated mountain and island habitats.

Extensive logging and agricultural conversion, particularly for oil palm cultivation, have led to deforestation. Both federal and state governments have designated protected areas and implemented forest certification schemes to promote sustainable management.^[4]

• Deforestation in Malaysia
• Borneo rainforest
• Tropical rainforest