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Wild Asia in partnership with Hilton Kuala Lumpur and Sharmini Hensen will be organizing a new exciting social project to create a pathway for socially excluded young people to gain training and experience in the hospitality industry.
Wild Asia's RT Awards are the only responsible tourism awards that are focused exclusively on Asia, and we have been ardent promoters of Sustainable Tourism in Malaysia for a number of years. We are keen to partner with businesses to ensure the continuity and improvement of the Awards. Find out how you can support the Awards.
HSBC - Wild Asia Responsible Journalists Programme is a training programme to inspire journalists and writers to look into the deeper root causes of environmental and sustainability issues and to bring a wider scope and depth of news reporting for such issues.
On its way to become a 'Leader in Destinations,' Belum Eco Resort is doing its best in incorporating responsible tourism principles into their operations and developing a sustainable practice at a destination that is environmentally fragile. MELISSA CORNEJO provides an insight into the training workshop conducted for Belum Eco Resort.
The 2nd FEALAC Ecotourism Conference saw academics, government officials, students, and NGOs from all member countries converging to Seoul, South Korea to promote better understanding and cooperation in developing ecotourism. Our Responsible Tourism Advisor, MELISSA CORNEJO, had the opportunity to be a speaker and participant of this prestigious event.
Our third Wild Asia Hero goes to the Lubok Bongor Conservation, Cultural, Social and Welfare Society (PRILUB). Formerly known as the Wildlife Protection Unit (WPU), the group was the first community-based wildlife protection unit to be set up in the country. Jules Ong reports from Lubok Bongor, Kelantan.
The National River Clean Up held recently saw volunteers not only enjoying time outdoors with families but also being part of a collective effort to safeguard Malaysian rivers. Volunteers share their experience with SHARYN SHUFIYAN.
Think nuclear and the Chernobyl disaster comes to mind. Since the world's first nuclear plant went into operation in 1951 in Idaho, nuclear power has been a divisive and explosive issue. Few can choose not to take sides. Which side are you and how well informed are your views?
Want to bond with family and friends and at the same time do your bit for the environment? Instead of spending the weekend in overcrowded malls, why not head outdoors and help clean up our rivers? WILD ASIA offers you an alternative weekend outing.
Meeting the sustainability requirements under the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) can be a challenge for some companies undergoing the certification process. Biodiversity for Busy Managers is an initiative to help plantation managers overcome this stumbling block. WILD ASIA shares their thoughts and inspiration that spurred Biodiversity for Busy Managers.