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LESSONS AND REFLECTIONS ON NATURE RESTORATION - ORANGUTANS AND FIGS IN AN OIL PALM LANDSCAPE
Produced as a part of the ‘Experimental Habitat Restoration for Orangutans in Kinabatangan Landscape’, a project of WWF-Malaysia, funded by Unilever, with additional information from work conducted under ‘Berembang (Sonneratia caseolaris) as a possible freshwater wetland restoration tree species’ funded by The Habitat Foundation.
26/01/2026
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Sabah Biodiversity Centre Procedures on Access & Export Licence Application 2022
Following Section 9 of the Enactment, The Sabah Biodiversity Centre Procedures on Access and Export Licence Application Non-Commercial Research 2022 are developed to provide detailed step-by-step information to guide users on how to apply for the Access and Export Licence. The main objective of this document is as follows: i. To explain the laws that regulate the access and benefit-sharing of biological resources or associated relevant knowledge in Sabah. ii. To guide users on the Access and Export Licence application procedures for non-commercial research in Sabah. iii. To provide a streamlined procedure that will support the conservation, protection, and management of biological resources following other existing laws in Sabah.
30/12/2025
View PDFMonyet Bangkatan Di Hutan Bakau Sabah
The book, Monyet Bangkatan di Hutan Bakau Sabah, provides a comprehensive look at the Proboscis Monkey (Nasalis larvatus), a species endemic to Borneo, focusing on its life in the mangrove forests of Sabah. Known locally as the "Dutch Monkey" (Monyet Belanda), this primate is distinguished by its large, long nose, especially in males, and its shy, arboreal nature. The Proboscis Monkey is herbivorous, with a diet primarily consisting of young leaves, shoots, and unripe fruits of mangrove plants, and its social life is organized into one-male (harem) or all-male units. Addressing its survival, the book highlights that the species is classified as endangered by the IUCN and is fully protected in Sabah; its primary threats are habitat destruction from activities like aquaculture and development, as well as hunting. The document also details ongoing conservation efforts, including the 2019-2028 Proboscis Monkey Action Plan and the importance of preserving the mangrove ecosystem.
15/12/2025
View PDFKepelbagaian Serangga Hutan Hujan Tropika Sabah
This book showcases an introductory account to the diversity of insects in the tropical rainforests of Sabah. It provides an overview and promotes environmental awareness on the beauty of insects to the general public, especially students, so that they appreciate the uniqueness of insects in Sabah. This layman publication was written in simple Malay language, with various beautiful macro photos. All photos were taken while conducting research and documentation on insect diversity under the Heart of Borneo (HoB) Initiative, spearheaded by the Sabah Forestry Department. The HoB Initiative is a ‘three countries – one vision’ responsibility, which is to protect and conserve the rich biodiversity within this area. The State Government, through the Sabah Forestry Department, has in fact designated about 39,000 km2 of the state’s landmass, mainly comprising the important inland and highland forest ecosystems, as part of HoB areas.
15/12/2025
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