KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) has developed 714 technologies covering all sectors in the oil palm industry, including formulations of palm-based food and non-food products. A total of 233 technologies, or 32.7% of them, have been commercialised and…
By: Naziah Nawawie – February, 14 2024 The field of study known as entomology focuses on insects and the ways in which they interact with humans, the environment, and other organisms. A wide range of disciplines, including agriculture, chemistry, biology,…
Sabah, on the island of Borneo, has an astonishing diversity of hornbill species, with eight calling the state home. These intriguing birds serve an important part in the rainforest environment, dispersing seeds and contributing to overall forest health. Hornbill nests…
By: Naziah Nawawie – February, 5 2024 Palm oil is a common ingredient in the cosmetics business, and it may be found in a wide variety of products, ranging from shampoos and soaps to lipsticks and lotions. On the other…
On 2nd February 2024, 16 members from the Sawit Kinabalu Conservation Biodiversity Unit (CBU) led Mr Charis Saliun visited the Danau Girang Field Centre to establish a research collaboration. The team were given demonstrations of the current projects running at…
Malaysia has seen a sharp increase in coffee consumption over the past 20 years, as evidenced by the proliferation of designer cafés and coffee shops throughout the nation. In a nation where tea was originally the national beverage, coffee has…
Unit Konservasi & Biodiversiti (CBU) mewakili Kumpulan Sawit Kinabalu telah dijemput untuk menjadi pempamer sempena Sidang Kemuncak Sustainable Development Goals Malaysia Wilayah Sabah 2024 yang telah diadakan pada 25hb Januari 2024 di Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) Kota Kinabalu. Sidang…
Madam Rashidah and Mr Blasius from the Conservation Unit participated in the fourth (4th) series of the Pangolin Workshop in Kinabatangan on the 23rd Jan 2024 at KOPEL BHD which was organised by LEAP and Pangolin Aware in collaboration with…
Seen in the early morning above the Sg Pin River in Kinabatangan, an Orangutan crossing the river using the bridge set up by the HUTAN team for Pongo Alliance. The moment was captured by CBU’s ranger, Rudy Surokan, during his…
Sabah’s inland waters are teeming with a diverse array of fish species, offering a fascinating glimpse into the freshwater ecosystems of Borneo. Here’s what you need to know about these underwater treasures: Species Richness and Endemism: Variety of Fish Groups:…
