2026-08-26 Sandakan Baptist Church Outreach

This morning (26 Aug 2026), we had the pleasure of visiting Sandakan Baptist Church Kindergarten for an awareness programme, where our Environmental Education Officer, gave a short talk about sun bears and the importance of protecting them and their natural habitat.

The students were excited and enthusiastic throughout the session, and had the opportunity to explore our exhibition and learn more about sun bear.

We hope today’s programme has helped the children discover more about sun bears, understand why they matter, and inspire them to care for wildlife and nature from a young age.

2026-08-21 Tadika KEMAS Taman Gum-Gum visit

We were visited today by a group of kindergarten students from Tadika KEMAS Taman Gum-Gum. The group was initially briefed on safety precautions, and they were ‘tasked’ to identify wildlife observed around. A few bears showed up, and the kids became overjoyed, especially when one of them, Romolina, climbed up a nearby tree. The visit wrapped up with a session of group photos with the kids. Indeed, it was really nice to meet up with them. Thank you for the visit, and see you again!

13th International Malaysia Spine Society Scientific Congress 2026

We were honoured to represent the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre (BSBCC) at the 13th International Malaysia Spine Society Scientific Congress 2026!

It was a great opportunity to connect with healthcare professionals and organisations, share our conservation work, and raise awareness about sun bears and the importance of protecting our forests.

Thank you to the Malaysia Spine Society for having us, and to everyone who stopped by our booth!

𝐒𝐮𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬: 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐠𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬.

Text by Calista Myra Mathew (UNIMAS Intern)

 

One of the bears who left a lasting impression on me was Logan. He’s curious, adventurous, and has a personality all his own. After a difficult start in life, Logan found a new home at BSBCC, where he continues to explore his surroundings and do things in his own way. Life hasn’t always been easy for him, but he never stops trying.

I joined this volunteer programme because I’ve always loved wildlife and wanted to do more than just learn about conservation in class. I wanted to experience it firsthand, get my hands dirty, and play a part in caring for the sun bears.

One of my favorite moments was seeing the bears enjoy the enrichment I made. Watching them play, explore, and interact with something I had worked on was incredibly rewarding.

Of course, there were challenges, especially getting used to the physical work and daily routine. But I learned to stay positive, ask for help when I needed it, and work together with the team. Eventually, it all became part of the adventure.

Throughout the programme, I learned so much about sun bears — their behavior, individual personalities, and the challenges they face in the wild. It made me realise how much effort goes into conservation and giving these bears a second chance.

This experience has changed me in many good ways. I feel more confident, responsible, and even more passionate about protecting wildlife. I’m leaving BSBCC with great memories, new friends, and an even stronger love for sun bears. 🐻🌿