Welcome to Sabah Biodiversity Access & Export Licence Application Systems (SaBAES)

Information & announcements following the implementation of the Access & Export Licence under the Sabah Biodiversity Enactment 2000

Scheduled System Downtime Notice

Important Update: SaBAES Implementation for Access Licence Renewals

Live SaBAES Version 2.0 – Effective 1 January 2026

Data Migration Notice: Please Ignore Emails for Applications with ‘M’ in Reference Number

Biodiversity Research in Sabah

Unveiling Sabah's rich biodiversity for conservation and sustainable utilisation

Total Licences (2026)

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Access
Licence Numbers of Access Licences approved by Sabah Biodiversity Centre in 2026

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Export
Licence Numbers of Export Licences approved by Sabah Biodiversity Centre in 2026

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Access Licence
(Renewal) Numbers of Access Licence Renewal Applications approved by Sabah Biodiversity Centre in 2026

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Commercial Numbers of Commercial Access Licences approved by Sabah Biodiversity Centre in 2026

New Species in Sabah!

Discovering Sabah's Living Treasures.

Quiet in the Forest

No new species highlights available at this moment.

Application Procedures

Please submit your application at

www.sabaes.sabah.gov.my

ACCESS LICENCE - UNDERGRADUATE

ACCESS LICENCE - NON-COMMERCIAL/ACADEMIC

ACCESS LICENCE - SCIENTIFIC EXPEDITION

ACCESS LICENCE - COMMERCIAL

RENEWAL LICENCE

EXPORT LICENCE

ADDITIONAL APPLICATION - ADD TEAM MEMBERS / ACCESS LOCATIONS

Our Services

Sabah Biodiversity Centre offers and promotes online services.

Access & Export Licence Application

Please submit your application via the Sabah Biodiversity Access & Export Application System (SABAES)

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I am a researcher!

Researchers, academicians, and institutions who wish to share research findings, report new species discoveries, or explore potential collaborations with SaBC are welcome to get in touch with us.

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Request for a briefing

If you are a research institute/research organisation and you would like us to brief you on the access & export licence application procedures please send us an email to request for a briefing.

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Interactive map

Overview of research conducted in Sabah, showcasing study locations, and collaborating institutions. It serves as a resource for researchers, policymakers, and the public to explore ongoing and completed projects across the state.

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