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Ranging from Southern China to Eastern India and as far south as Indonesia, the Malayan sun bear (Helarctos malayanus) take their name from the bib-shaped golden patch on their chest; which, according to legend, represents the rising sun. Malayan Sun Bear (Helarctos malaynus). Photo by BSBCC.      Being the smallest

Many will attest to the magic of turtle watching. Here are some guidelines on ways to observe them without causing distress to them or their environments. Volunteers at work, documenting and counting turtle eggs. Photo by Tengah Island Conservation. “My first experience seeing a sea turtle in the wild was

In an era of increasing globalisation and ease of travel, destination management is increasingly important. As travellers seek unique experiences and authentic encounters, destinations must adapt and plan strategically to meet the evolving demands of the tourism industry. Sustainable tourism lies at the heart of effective destination management, presenting a

What does it really take to have a rewarding volunteering experience in marine conservation? Dr Louisa of MareCet shares her thoughts.  MareCet is a non-profit dedicated to the research and conservation of marine mammals in Malaysia. Established in 2012, their focus is on increasing scientific knowledge through research, conservation-based outreach

Love diving? A divemaster shares her tips on how to take your relationship with the ocean to a deeper level. Dharkshen Selva discovered scuba diving through her internship with Fuze Ecoteer, a social enterprise focused on conservation. Currently, she is a divemaster with the Tropical Research & Conservation Centre at

Known as guardians of the coastlines, mangrove forests in turn need protection. A naturalist guide shares her thoughts on the best ways tourists can engage responsibly with them. Dharkshen ‘Dee’ Selva grew up in Langkawi and became a naturalist guide under the tutelage of her father Selva. Growing up on

To use callers or not to? Hear what birdwatching experts have to say about this and much more in this guide to ethical birding. Rufous-backed Kingfisher. Photo by Amir Isqandar. From pristine mountain ranges to muddy mangroves, Malaysia stands as a diverse tropical landscape, a haven for bird enthusiasts. A

Our writer speaks to Brandon Chee, a ‘Leave No Trace’ Master Educator about how to hike and camp in nature more responsibly. After the pandemic, many parks and outdoor tourism spaces have seen a delightful and positive surge in visitors. This is promising for the physical health of our society,

The Datai Langkawi shares its process and team culture for managing hotel waste in ethical and beneficial ways for the local community and their guests. “Sometimes guests ask me, ‘Are you running a research centre or a hotel here?’” My colleagues Neyna, Becky and I are sipping a delicious local

Experts share dos and don’ts to get the most out of your wildlife tours, while leaving minimal impact on the environment.  In mid-2014, I visited Earth Lodge Malaysia, a low-impact tour operator in the Ulu Muda rainforest with my husband Jonathan back when I had just started settling into Malaysia.