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08 Jun 2008
Hari Kebudayaan Maliangin – Culture and Conservation
Hari Kebudayaan Maliangin was held on Maliangin Besar Island last Sunday to showcase the people, environment and cultures that exist on Maliangin and its surrounding areas. During the event, the traditions of the Suluk, Ubian, and Kagayan ethnic tribes, in the form of food, dance performances and musical instruments, houses, and handicraft, were showcased.
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28 May 2008
WWF welcomes the Heart of Borneo’s Strategic Action Plan
In the 9th Conference of Parties to the Convention of Biological Diversity (COP9) in Bonn, Germany, Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia and Malaysia announce Trinational Action Plans to conserve Heart of Borneo (27/05). All the three Bornean countries are to be congratulated for their commitment towards the transboundary conservation programme, global conservation organization WWF said today. » Read more
WWF welcomes the Heart of Borneo’s Strategic Action Plan
In the 9th Conference of Parties to the Convention of Biological Diversity (COP9) in Bonn, Germany, Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia and Malaysia announce Trinational Action Plans to conserve Heart of Borneo (27/05). All the three Bornean countries are to be congratulated for their commitment towards the transboundary conservation programme, global conservation organization WWF said today. » Read more
28 May 2008
WWF-Malaysia calls for clarification on decision for Coal-Fired Power Plant
According to Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), the generation capacity in Sabah (supplied by Sabah Electricity Sdn. Bhd. and Independent Power Producers) stands at 866.4 MW, with a total demand of 624 MW. Although supply currently exceeds demand, TNB accords the need for an increase in power generation, especially in the East Coast of Sabah, on projected future demand (reaching 1,800 MW by 2020), and to reduce the reliance of the East Coast on the East-West Grid (EWG). In facing this predicament, WWF-Malaysia urges both the federal and state government to be guided by one of the principles of the Sabah Development Corridor, which is to ensure sustainable growth via environmental conservation. As a matter of principle, WWF is against power plants built in ecologically sensitive areas. Power plants should impact the environment minimally during construction as well as in operation. » Read more
WWF-Malaysia calls for clarification on decision for Coal-Fired Power Plant
According to Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), the generation capacity in Sabah (supplied by Sabah Electricity Sdn. Bhd. and Independent Power Producers) stands at 866.4 MW, with a total demand of 624 MW. Although supply currently exceeds demand, TNB accords the need for an increase in power generation, especially in the East Coast of Sabah, on projected future demand (reaching 1,800 MW by 2020), and to reduce the reliance of the East Coast on the East-West Grid (EWG). In facing this predicament, WWF-Malaysia urges both the federal and state government to be guided by one of the principles of the Sabah Development Corridor, which is to ensure sustainable growth via environmental conservation. As a matter of principle, WWF is against power plants built in ecologically sensitive areas. Power plants should impact the environment minimally during construction as well as in operation. » Read more
27 May 2008
Joint statement on Urban Green Areas by WWF-Malaysia and the Malaysian Nature Society
Hardly a day goes by without media reports on the disappearance of urban green areas due to the mushrooming of development projects. More local residents are protesting the loss or impending loss of green areas in their neighbourhood as can be seen in the current controversies over development projects especially at Bukit Gasing, the Bukit Persekutuan and Bukit Damansara, all of which are within Kuala Lumpur. In solidarity with these local groups, the WWF-Malaysia and Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) would also like to voice our concerns about the state of our urban green areas. » Read more
Joint statement on Urban Green Areas by WWF-Malaysia and the Malaysian Nature Society
Hardly a day goes by without media reports on the disappearance of urban green areas due to the mushrooming of development projects. More local residents are protesting the loss or impending loss of green areas in their neighbourhood as can be seen in the current controversies over development projects especially at Bukit Gasing, the Bukit Persekutuan and Bukit Damansara, all of which are within Kuala Lumpur. In solidarity with these local groups, the WWF-Malaysia and Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) would also like to voice our concerns about the state of our urban green areas. » Read more
16 May 2008
2nd Tri-National Sub-Committee Meeting on Sustainable Fisheries
The second Sub-Committee Meeting on Sustainable Fisheries for the Sulu-Sulawesi Marine Ecoregion (SSME) Programme was held in Promenade Hotel on the 13th and 14th May. The meeting, which was organized by the Ministry of Agriculture & Food Industry, saw the gathering of government officials from Indonesia, Malaysia and Philippines, and representatives of WWF-Indonesia, WWF-Malaysia, WWF-Philippines and Conservation International-Philippines to identify projects and activities to be implemented under the Sustainable Fisheries Work Plan of the SSME Programme. » Read more
2nd Tri-National Sub-Committee Meeting on Sustainable Fisheries
The second Sub-Committee Meeting on Sustainable Fisheries for the Sulu-Sulawesi Marine Ecoregion (SSME) Programme was held in Promenade Hotel on the 13th and 14th May. The meeting, which was organized by the Ministry of Agriculture & Food Industry, saw the gathering of government officials from Indonesia, Malaysia and Philippines, and representatives of WWF-Indonesia, WWF-Malaysia, WWF-Philippines and Conservation International-Philippines to identify projects and activities to be implemented under the Sustainable Fisheries Work Plan of the SSME Programme. » Read more
29 Apr 2008
Bangkok market a hub for illegal international trade in freshwater turtles and tortoises
Thailand is a major hub for the international trade in illegal freshwater turtles and tortoises, finds a new report, 'Pet freshwater turtle and tortoise trade in Chatuchak Market, Bangkok, Thailand', launched today by TRAFFIC, the wildlife monitoring network, a joint programme of WWF and IUCN. » Read more
24 Apr 2008
Letter to the Editor: Need to upgrade facilities at National Parks
We refer to the article on the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment’s (NRE) announcement to upgrade facilities at all national parks. (‘Wildlife Dept declares ‘war’ – The Star 18 April). WWF-Malaysia fully supports NRE’s initiative to upgrade the facilities at all national parks. Tourists flock to natural attractions such as Taman Negara National Park to trek in the world’s oldest rainforest and get a glimpse of wildlife; some of which are found nowhere else in the world. » Read more
Letter to the Editor: Need to upgrade facilities at National Parks
We refer to the article on the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment’s (NRE) announcement to upgrade facilities at all national parks. (‘Wildlife Dept declares ‘war’ – The Star 18 April). WWF-Malaysia fully supports NRE’s initiative to upgrade the facilities at all national parks. Tourists flock to natural attractions such as Taman Negara National Park to trek in the world’s oldest rainforest and get a glimpse of wildlife; some of which are found nowhere else in the world. » Read more
21 Apr 2008
Letter to the Editor: Making a global difference on Earth Day
We have entered a year of crisis overloads, and it is replete with headlined reports of low grain stockpiles, food riots, high energy prices, and a flailing financial order. All across the world! Every sinew of human activity seems to be bursting at its seams. It is time we took a step back to ponder on where we are heading. The appropriate day to begin is today -- April 22.
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Letter to the Editor: Making a global difference on Earth Day
We have entered a year of crisis overloads, and it is replete with headlined reports of low grain stockpiles, food riots, high energy prices, and a flailing financial order. All across the world! Every sinew of human activity seems to be bursting at its seams. It is time we took a step back to ponder on where we are heading. The appropriate day to begin is today -- April 22.
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17 Apr 2008
Extinct Javan elephants may have been found again - in Borneo
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia – The Borneo pygmy elephant may not be native to Borneo after all. Instead, the population could be the last survivors of the Javan elephant race – accidentally saved from extinction by the Sultan of Sulu centuries ago, a new publication suggests. » Read more
05 Apr 2008
Community Leaders and Tourism Players formulate Vision for Semporna
Over 50 community leaders from islands in the region gathered with tourism industry players at Seafest Hotel in Semporna for the first time. The three day workshop, which ended yesterday, resulted in the formulation of a vision for the Semporna Priority Conservation Area - an area recognised for its rich marine biodiversity. Representatives from the various groups expressed their commitment towards this vision. » Read more
