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Discover inspiring initiatives, local changemakers, and sustainable tourism operators that are making a difference for people, nature, and culture.

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Saving the Oroo’: The Penan Rainforest Sign Language and the Potential of Sustainable Tourism

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

Alam Liar: Kenyir Lake’s Orang Asli Approaches Tourism on Their Own Terms

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

Sustainable Tourism: Dreaming of a Decentralised Future

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

Marine Conservation: Uniting Sustainable Tourism Practices with Scientific Insights for a Healthier Planet

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,

Learn Local: New Tours in Old Town

By Ansell Tan From sleepy rows of decaying shophouses more than a decade ago to today’s congested streets thanks to thriving tourism operations, Ipoh Old Town has experienced

Kelestarian Seni, Budaya dan Warisan Pantai Timur: Kejayaan dan Masa Depan

By Alex Lee Yun Ping Alex Lee, a Terengganu native and founder of Terra Resorts that features the architectural heritage of Malay wooden houses, is known for his