Community Field Trip from Community Tungku, Lahad Datu

On the 4th to 6th of April 2024, BSBCC organized a Community Field Trip from Community Tungku, Lahad Datu to Sepilok Sandakan. We already reached out to this community before to give them some exposure to wildlife conservation, about 16 participants joined in this field trip. They were brought to visit the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre, Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre, and Rainforest Discovery Centre. The purpose of this field trip is to enhance their understanding of the groundwork of governmental organisations and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in protecting wildlife species and their habitat.

 

Special thanks to WWF-Malaysia for their sponsorship of this programme. Also, to Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre and Rainforest Discovery Centre for the guided tour throughout the visit. Not to forget the community of Tungku, Lahad Datu for their involvement and making this trip a success.

Happy World Wildlife Day 2024

Happy World Wildlife Day 2024!

On this day, 3rd of March, we are celebrating the World Wildlife Day 2024 with the theme, "Connecting People and Planet: Exploring Digital Innovation in Wildlife Conservation".

Let's hear the words form Dr. Wong Siew Te, on how we apply digital innovation in conserving and rehabilitating the world's smallest bear species, the sun bear.

"We hope through the material and equipment we have in this digital world, we can help the wildlife even faster, effective and finally conserve them and ensure their survival in our forest for long term", Dr. Wong Siew Te, CEO and Founder of Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre.

Farewell to our senior keeper - David

As the sun sets on a decade of dedication, we gather to bid farewell to a man who has been the backbone of BSBCC, our senior keeper, David. For over 10 years, David has been a guardian of our grounds, a mentor to our team, and a father figure to all our Sun bears.

As you embark on your new journey, remember that your BSBCC family is forever grateful for the years of memories, the lessons taught, and the laughter shared. We wish you all the best, David!! 🥰🐻

Signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Noichi Zoological Park Association of Kochi Prefecture, Japan

On 22 Feb 2024, the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre and Noichi Zoological Park Association of Kochi Prefecture, Japan, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish a close relationship to work together for in-situ and ex-situ on sun bear conservation. Dr Wong Siew Te, the Founder and CEO of @bsbcc and Mr Yukio Hotta, General Chairman of the @noichizoo.1 have representing both parties to sign this MOU. We are please to have Mr Honda, co-Director of Noichi Zoo and Mr Motofumi Tai to be the witnesses for the signing. We hope the signing of this MOU will strengthen the relationship for @bsbcc and @noichizoo.1 to conserve sun bears in many ways. Thank you for being on board to save sun bears! Noichi Zoo does what they do best to help sun bear!

Community Field Trip from Kg. Dagat Kinabatangan to Sepilok Sandakan

On the 21st to 23rd of February 2024, BSBCC organised a Community Field Trip from Kg. Dagat Kinabatangan to Sepilok Sandakan. We already reached out to this community in January 2023 to give them some exposure to wildlife conservation. About 20 participants, including 2 students of SK Tidung joined in this field trip. They were brought to visit the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre, Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre, and Rainforest Discovery Centre. The purpose of this field trip is to enhance their understanding of the groundwork of governmental organisations and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in protecting wildlife species and their habitat.

Special thanks to WWF-Malaysia for their sponsorship of this programme. Also, to Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre and Rainforest Discovery Centre, Sepilok for the guided tour throughout the visit. Not to forget the community of Kg. Dagat Kinabatangan for their involvement and making this trip a success.