Local celebrity Mat Dan signs off of his radio show to begin his Malaysian adventure. From Taman Negara National Park to a Tiger Rescue Conservatory in Sungkai, he meets people doing their best to protect Malaysia's endangered wildlife.
Mat Dan takes his family to the popular destination of Redang, famous for its stunning beaches and maritime preserves. In between snorkeling the coral reefs and swimming with the turtles, Mat Dan digs into the complex issue of overtourism.
Mat Dan experiences the hardships of the local fishermen, who compete both with commercial vessels and illegal vessels trespassing from other countries. Later, he goes scuba diving, exploring two sunken boats near the Island of Kapas.
Mat Dan digs into something that is near and dear to Malaysians, village life. Sadly, the traditional lifestyles of the people that live and work in these villages, are being threatened by big developers and commercialization.
After his quest to the Luconia Shoals is cut short by the Malaysian Coastguard who are guarding this disputed territory along with the Chinese Navy, Mat Dan visits a turtle hatchery on Kapas Island.
Mat Dan meets with a senator to discuss pollution in Malaysia, then visits a science lab that studies microplastics. After talking with the founders of Zero Waste, he concludes his mission with a message of raising awareness.
