Sabah Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Environment (KEPKAS) visit

We received a visit today (21st January 2025) from a delegate from the Sabah Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Environment (KEPKAS) represented and headed by YBhg. Datuk Josie Lai and accompanied by several other officials: Dr. Maklarin Lakim (Director of Sabah Parks), Mr. Mohd Sofian Abu Bakar (Director of Sabah Wildlife Department), Mdm. Mary Malangking (Deputy Permanent Secretary of KEPKAS), Dr. Nabilah Sarkawi and Mr. Sailun Aris. The Founder and CEO of BSBCC, Dr. (Hons) Wong Siew Te personally guided the delegates around showing them some of features and facilities in our Centre. They also seized the opportunity to have a look on our healthy and well taken cared sun bears in our Centre, showing the dedication put by our Bear Care Unit on the sun bears welfare and health. Thank you KEPKAS and SWD for the continuous support to BSBCC's cause.

BSBCC Annual Dinner 2025

On 19 January 2025, BSBCC hosted their annual dinner with a Black and Gold theme. We were honored to have Datuk Frederick Kugan, Chief Conservator of Forests of Sabah Forestry Department & BSBCC Board of Director, along with his wife Datin Rosita Patrick Limy, and Dr Nabila Sarkawi, Veterinary of Sabah Wildlife Department joined the dinner.

This event was held to celebrate success and show appreciation for all the staff's hard work and effort throughout the year. Besides the good food, all the staff were also excited for the lucky draw session. Senior staff member received a 10-year service award from BSBCC in recognition of their 10 years of dedicated service. Great performances (singing, dancing, and catwalk, best dress) were performed by the staff and volunteers, making the night even more fun and exciting!

Thank you to all the BSBCC team members for their dedication to saving the Sun Bears! Together, we can tackle any challenge that comes our way. Let's do this!