Gerai OA turns 3!
The Gerai OA is a mobile, non-profit stall carrying Orang Asli and Orang Asal craft from 17 different ethnic groups in Malaysia. The crafts are sourced directly from the villages where possible and 100% of the money from sales goes back to the community. After 3 successful years, REITA FAIDA RAHIM and PUAH SZE NING take stock .
Written on 07 January 2008 by Puah Sze Ning
Well I'll be 'dammed'
An unexpected visit to Kuala Gandah village in Pahang, Malaysia gives SHAFINAZ SUHAIMI an introduction to the Orang Asli who live there and how the nation's development projects to tackle future water crises will affect them.
Written on 07 January 2008 by Intan Shafinaz
Saving the Crocodiles
In Puerto Princesa, in the Philippines there is a centre for conserving endangered crocodiles. ANTONIO GRACEFFO looks at some of the issues they face.
Written on 12 December 2007 by Antonio Graceffo
Are you wild enough for the environment?
What does environmental conservation mean to you? According to Dr Reza Azmi, changing the mind-set of people is a key task in dealing with environmental issues. KHOO HONG YEE talks to the founder of Wild Asia and finds out more about the organisation's conservation activities and Responsible Tourism initiative.
Written on 15 November 2007 by Khoo Hong Yee
Shackled by the Neck
Burma's Long Neck Karen Hill Tribe chose exploitation in a tourist village rather than go back to a civil war which borders on genocide. ANTONIO GRACEFFO visits such a village and learns of the situation the Karen People are faced with.
Written on 14 November 2007 by Antonio Graceffo
The Unbearable Future of the Malayan Sun Bear - Part II
The world's smallest bear once thrived from India to China. MARCUS NG chats with a researcher who shares the perils of his rainforest endeavors in Borneo to study these dwindling mammals.
Written on 05 October 2007 by Marcus Ng
Irshad Mobarak - The Jungle-Wallah of Langkawi
Irshad Mobarak, also known as "The Jungle-Wallah of Langkawi", is well known for his passion and enthusiasm towards nature and the environment. "CARROL LAWRENCE" tells us about a self taught naturalist who has dedicated his time to promote conservation on Langkawi Island off the northwestern coast of Peninsula Malaysia.
Written on 05 October 2007 by Carrol Lawrence
The Unbearable Future of the Malayan Sun Bear (part I)
The world's smallest bear once thrived from India to China. MARCUS NG explains how this tropical rainforest bear is nearly gone from Vietnam, Thailand and other parts of its range, but holding out in Borneo.
Written on 03 September 2007 by Marcus Ng
Immersed in the great outdoors
A love for the environment and sharing it with students led science teacher Kenny Peavy to write a book on conservation. NURJEHAN MOHAMED talks with Kenny about his new book and his hopes for the next generation of conservationists.
Written on 02 September 2007 by Nurjehan Mohamed
Mayor Edward Hagedorn
The Philippine city of Puerto Princesa is proud to have a leader who has taken a personal interest in the well-being of his people and the environment. ANTONIO GRACEFFO opens our eyes to the progress this city has made through the efforts of Mayor Edward Hagedorn.
Written on 06 August 2007 by Antonio Graceffo
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