Rimba Ilmu Botanic Garden, Universiti Malaya

15/07/2026

15/07/2026

A lovely morning spent with our Erasmus visitors from Poland, Slovakia, and Türkiye at Rimba Ilmu. 🌿 Together, we explored the garden, learned about the many uses of local herbs, discovered plant species native to Malaysia, and shared stories about our rich tropical biodiversity.

It was wonderful to exchange knowledge, answer curious questions, and connect through nature. Thank you for visiting Rimba Ilmu, we hope you enjoyed your time with us and learned something new along the way. 💚

14/05/2026

Mulakan pagi anda dengan membanting tulang dan memerah keringat. Staf-staf Rimba Ilmu bekerjasama membersihkan kawasan paya kami. Bulan depan? Jeng jeng jeng… nantikan.

24/04/2026

On 22nd April, Rimba Ilmu welcomed second-year IMU Chinese Medicine students for an immersive learning experience. Guided by Dr. Yong, the students were introduced to the garden’s layout, its diverse collection of herbs, and the rich history behind the botanical garden. They then visited the Exhibition Hall, where they learned about Malaysia’s tropical rainforest and its importance to local communities. Their curiosity grew as they explored how plants and life adapt to thrive in such wet and humid conditions.

The journey continued at the Herbarium, where students discovered how plant specimens are carefully preserved and documented for future research, followed by a visit to the conservatory to observe endangered species and plants used in Chinese medicine. Through interactive discussions, they deepened their understanding of plant classification and uses, including edibility and medicinal value. The visit concluded at the Chinese Medicine section of the garden, where students experienced the herbs firsthand. They even got the opportunity of crushing leaves to enjoy their natural aromas. A special highlight of the day was spotting the Asam Gelugor tree in bloom after years without fruit, a promising sign of what’s to come.

Caption and photos by Danish Imran, 2025/2026 Sem II

07/01/2026

Let’s learn about peatland and more!

06/01/2026

Getting our hands dirty while cleaning the conservatory, surrounded by layers of moss and greenery 🌿 It was tough work, but laughter, teamwork, and good vibes kept us going the whole time. Turning hard work into a fun memory made the experience even more meaningful.
One of the biggest challenges was dealing with the slippery moss and stubborn dirt that took extra effort to remove. The heat and constant scrubbing tested our energy, but we didn’t give up. In the end, working together made every challenge feel worth it 💪✨

19/12/2025

Join Amira on her roller coaster of emotions while trying to catch insects

10/12/2025

Jom peluh-peluh sambil menanam pokok 🙂‍↕️

Time: 8.30am-12pm
Date: 13th December 2025
Meet up point: Rimba Ilmu, Universiti Malaya at the car porch

Please note: Prepare your own insect repellent and drinking water. Please wear long sleeves and long pants and hiking or walking shoes and please have breakfast before coming.

Tools and gloves will be provided.

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxa9Y7g8QYadt88JipEooUAWi-lowyg2sJYHm7qBWBb4vVVw/viewform?usp=publish-editor

05/12/2025

Julung kalinya ada kajian phenology di Rimba Ilmu🍃🍂🪾🌱