by Adrihani Rashid Oroo’, an intricate forest sign language crafted from rainforest materials, encapsulates the Penan’s worldview and ecological knowledge system. Its rapid decline in parallel to the loss of…
by Izzy Sasada An Indigenous Semaq Beri community in Terengganu is developing a tourism initiative entirely of their own choosing, based on sharing their traditional knowledge. Izzy Sasada provides an…
By Ansell Tan Drawing inspiration from a memorable slow travel experience in Japan, our writer describes how investing in decentralised tourism spreads the flow of tourism benefits to a much…
By Mohd Nur Aiman and Izzat Hakimi Sustainable tourism plays a pivotal role in balancing economic development and environmental conservation, particularly in marine ecosystems. For over a decade, Tengah Island…
FRIM’s Dr. Huda Farhana discovers her calling nurturing local communities to take an active role in conservation while creating an alternative livelihood in sustainable tourism. Dr. Huda Farhana atop a…
Ever wonder what it takes to rejuvenate barren lands into lush greenery? SEAD gives you the opportunity to spend the day in environmental conservation sites and contribute to the restoration…
Dr Kalsitinoor, a senior lecturer at Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, explores how the scuba diving industry contributes to conservation, and provides recommendations for long-term environmental and socio-economic sustainability.
We speak to Antony Leopold, President and Founder of the Asia Pacific Network on Accessible Tourism (APNAT), on leading the advocacy for Accessible Tourism. Antony Leopold (right) talking…
We want the right kind of visitors in Fraser’s Hill and this we believe can be solved over time with the right branding and conservation fees. – Nik Jassmin We…
Nurul Fatini Jaafar, Founder of Sahabat Langit Utara, shares her journey into astrotourism in Malaysia and the importance of responsible stargazing. Stargazers lying down with Orion the Hunter constellation above…