UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE

Standing, witnessing the signing ceremony, The Right Honourable Prime Minister Mohd. Najib bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak (middle) flanked on the rght by Right
Honorable Sabah's Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Musa Haji Aman, and on the left Chairman of Sime Darby Tun Musa Hitam. Signing from left are Anders
Hildeman of IKEA, Y.Bhg. Dato Dr. Dionysius Sharma, Executive Director/CEO WWF Malaysia, Dr. Genichi Idani, Director, Wildlife Centre of Kyoto University, Tan Sri
Datu Khalil bin Datu Hj. Jamalul, J.P., DirectorofYayasan
Sabah, Dr. HajiAbdul KadirBin Haji Rosline, Director, UITM Sabah, Datuk Sam Mannan, DirectorofSabah
State Forestry Department and Glen Reynolds, Director of SEARRPofthe Royal Society.
In conjunction with the opening of the Maliau Basin
Studies Centre, The Prime Minister also witnessed
Yayasan Sabah Group signing Memoranda of
Understanding with: Universiti Teknoloji MARA
(UiTM), Wildlife Research Centre of Kyoto
University, WWF-Malaysia, to jointly promote
Research and Development
in bio-diversity,
capacity building, environmental conservation and
recreational/hospitality training. The Memoranda
of Understanding with IKEAofSweden marks the 5year third phase of the collaboration to rehabilitate
and enhance the biodiversity of severely degraded
forest in the Yayasan Sabah Forest Concession Area;
and, the Memorandum of Understanding with
SEARRP of the Royal Society is a tripartite
cooperation with the Sabah Forestry Department on
Stability of Altered Forest Ecosystems (SAFE)
project.
BOO S Tfor Malian Basin to be enlisted as a
UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE
The Federal Government will support the efforts
of the State Government to enlist Maliau Basin as
a UNESCO World Heritage Site, says the Prime
Minister of Malaysia in his speech at The Official
Opening of the Maliau Basin Studies Centre on 29
January, 2011. This is in answer to the request
made by Chief Minister of Sabah cum Chairman
of the Yayasan Sabah Board of Trustees, The
Right Honorable Datuk Seri Panglima Musa Haji
Aman in his speech at the function.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Mohd. Najib
Bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak thanked the State
Government
and Yayasan Sabah for the
commitment in conservation efforts in the Maliau
Basin and the Danum Valley. He said, the
preservation of ecological systems will bring
scenic,
cultural,
educational,
research,
recreational and tourism benefits. However he
said conservation requires funding and hoped the
private sector can play a significant role in
sustaining and extending Malaysia's conservation
efforts. 'This will be crucial in making the Maliau
Basin Studies Centre a premier facility for tropical
rainforest research and scientific discovery in the
region," he added.
Sime Darby Foundation Chairman Tun Musa Hitam (far left) handing over a mock
check for RM30 million to the Director of South East Asia Rainforest Programme
(SEARRP) of the Royal Society of the United Kingdom Dr. Glen Reynolds (far
right), witnessed by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Mohd. Najib Bin Tun Haji
Abdul Razak (second left) and Chief Minister cum Chairman of the Yayasan Sabah
Board of Trustees The Right Honourable Datuk Seri Panglima Musa Haji Aman
(second right).
With the launching of the Stability of Altered Forest
Ecosystems (SAFE) project, a tripartite initiated by
Sime Darby, SEARRP of the Royal society and
Yayasan Sabah in the Yayasan Sabah Forest
Concession Area, The Prime Minister said, "This
area will become the centre of the world's largest
ecological experiment".
He urged the Science,
Technology and Innovation Ministry (MOSTI), The
Academy of Sciences Malaysia, the Forest Research
Institute, among others to be involved to assist local
scientists to be groomed at the Maliau Basin Studies
Centre.
Prime Minister Najib taking a close look at
Yayasan Sabah's environmental education
program at
MALIAU BASIN
'.
Prime Minister Najib was briefed on the activities of the Program by the Executive Secretary of Sabah Nature's Club cum Yayasan Sabah's Head of Environmental
Education Program, Mr. Jimmy Omar. Looking on (far right) is Chief Ministerof Sabah cum Chairman ofthe Yayasan Sabah Board of Trustees The Right Honourable
Datuk Seri Panglima Musa HajiAman.
Maliau Basin Conservation Area, specifically its
Maliau Basin Studies Centre received its first visit by
a Prime Minister of Malaysia on 29 January, 2011.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Mohd. Najib
Bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak was at Maliau Basin
Conservation Area to officiate the opening of the
Maliau Basin Studies Centre.
The Belian Camp is about three minutes drive or
800 metres away from the Maliau Basin Studies
Centre buildings. The Skybridge is about 300
metres in length and 22 meters above the ground at
its highest point.
The Prime Minister visited the Belian Camp at the
Centre and was able to get a first hand briefing and
look at the Yayasan Sabah's Environmental
Education Program being conducted for 30
secondary school students from nearby Tawau and
Keningau districts.
The Environmental Education Program, a part and
parcel of Yayasan Sabah's Conservation Areas'
activities was conducted at the Belian Camp,
Skybridge. Yayasan Sabah working together with the
Sabah State Education Department and various other
related agencies started the Sabah Nature Club in
1985 for promoting interest and knowledge about
wildlife, forest and the environment among the
youths of Sabah. It is also to provide opportunities
for people to acquire attitudes, values, and skills
needed to protect and improve the natural
environment.
On the Skybridge, The Prime Minister was briefed further on the aspirations of Yayasan
Sabah for the Conservation Area by the Director of Yayasan Sabah Tan Sri Datu Khalil bin
Datu Haji Jamalul, JP (in blue cap).
For The Maliau Basin Studies Centre
Being the biggest concessionaire of forest land ~nt~e
state of Sabah, Malaysia, the Sabah FoundatIOn IS
very much aware of its corporate
social
responsibilities. The Foundation has kept aside thr~e
Conservation Areas of pristine tropical rainforests III
the Danum Valley, Maliau Basin and Imbak Canyon
for education,
research & development
and
responsible eco-tourism. The fourth Conservation
Area is Tumunong Hallu protected for its rich marine
biodiversity.
However, the Sabah Foundation cannot do it alone in
its endeavor to keep the forests in perpetuity.
Conservation efforts require vast resources and
substantial funds. Thus, partnerships have been
worked out with notable agencies throughout the
world to keep the rainforests sustainable and to carry
out research for education and development for future
generations.
The Sabah Foundation would like to record its
appreciation to the Danish Government throu?h
DANIDA for their technical assistance and expertIse
in the establishing ofthe Maliau Basin Studies Centre
in the Maliau Basin Conservation Area.
The project 'Management
of Maliau Basin
Conservation Area, Sabah, Malaysia" was agreed
upon as a Malaysian-Danish
Government to
Government cooperation, of which, an Agreement
was signed in September 1998. One of the key
outputs of the Project is the establishment of the
Maliau Basin Studies Centre which is crucial to the
management of Maliau Basin Conservation area and
the implementation of its Management Plan.
The Sabah Foundation is also proud to be working
with IKEA of Sweden in the restoration of fire
degraded
forests within the Yayasan Sabah
Concession Area as early as 1998. This ongoing
INlKEA project is to rehabilitate an area of 18,511
hectares.
On this auspICIOUS occasion of the Official
Opening of The Maliau Basin Studies Centre by
the Prime Minister of Malaysia, 29 January, 2011,
Sabah Foundation
is especially proud to
acknowledge that lKEA is contributing 10% of its
INIKEA Project funding for conservation
purposes in the Maliau Basin Conservation Area.
This funding is for protected area management
such as the construction of the Maliau Basin
Environmental Education Centre that comprises a
hostel , a classroom with laboratory facilities .for
intensive awareness and environmental educatIOn
program.
The Fund also covers the construction and
establishments of bridges, satellite camps and
nature trails that facilitate public access into the
Conservation Area.
The fund will also extend into promoting Maliau
Basin Conservation Area as a model for
sustainable use of renewable energy.
lKEA is also offering scholarships to Sabahans to
pursue post-graduate studies in forestry and
related fields.
To date, lKEA has contributed RM4.63 million in
the Maliau Basin Conservation Area.
The
contribution
has been imperative
to the
establishment of the Maliau Basin Studies Centre.
It is hope that this will spur collaboration of other
international agencies to come forward to work
with the Sabah Foundation.
HAPPY 60th BIRTHDAY 10
Daluk Seri Panglima Musa Haii Aman
The Right Honorable Chief Minister of Sabah cum
Chairman of The Yayasan Sabah Board of Trustees
30 MARCH, 2011
Director of Yayasan Sabah Y. Bhg. Tan Sri Datu Khalil bin Datu Hi.
Jamalul, J.P.paying homage to The Right Honorable Datuk Seri Pang lima
Musa Haii Aman as per the following pantoum:
"Dari Melaka ke Indragiri
Singgah Rehat di Indraraya
Selamat Hari Jadi YABDalUk Seri
Semoga Sihat dan Terus Berjaya
Anak Sabah Bersama Kita
YABDalUk Seri Pemimpin Berjasa
Gandingan Mantap PasO Mencapai Cita
Memacu Yayasan ke Persada Antarabangsa
Dari Sabah ke Putrajaya
Rantau Perwira Mengukir Jasa
Fikiran Matang PaSOBermaya
Kepimpinan Datuk Seri Tetap di Perkasa"
At the Birthday bash held at Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Resort, Director of Yayasan Sabah Y Bhg. Tan Sri
Datu Khalil bin Datu Haji Jamalul J.P. (left) presenting a book commemorating the involvement since 1995
of The Right Honorable Datuk Seri Panglima Musa Haji Aman (right) in the development of Yayasan
Sabah. Looking on is The Honorable Tan Sri Datuk Seri Panglima Joseph Pairin Kitingan (middle) Deputy
Chief Minister of Sabah.
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5
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In
DanUID Valley
abah dominates the world with her
Mount Kinabalu and Sipadan Island,
with special feature on all the different
scenic views and opulent marine
organisms. But there remains another
exquisite yet a naturale feature which I
have been treating my vision to Danum Valley
Conservation Area.
Rear view of Borneo Rainforest Lodge main building
The eye-candy nestled in the middle of this primary
tropical rainforest, eco-resort Borneo Rainforest
Lodge (BRL in short), which is newly renovated in
February this, and locally-owned
by Sabah
Foundation (Yayasan Sabah) Group of Companies .
Danum Valley Conservation Area with 43,800
hectares of pristine and undisturbed tropical flora
and fauna in the eastern part of Sabah, is also home
to more than 328 species of birds, 120 species of
mammals, 72 species of reptiles, 56 species of
amphibians and a staggering 200 species of plants
per hectare.
And so I begin my journey from Lahad Datu, from a
concrete jungle into the real jungle, the transition is
not much different, except the colour chart skipped an
entire spectrum, from a stylish suit of grey to a casual
luscious green. The environment controls an element
of unknown danger, camouflaging the mysterious
footprints of pigmy elephants, orang utans and the
endless species of birds and flora.
A herd of Pygmy Elephants strolling though the Danum Valley
The ride into this famed forest resort is very much, a
juggle. A mere 78km from the road junction but it took
us 2.5 hours. % way into the bumpy journey, the
breakfast in me is dying for that big break. That said,
despite the rabbit-hop motion, I have my fair share of
surprises too. Most parts of the journey were lined
with footprints of the pigmy elephants, clearly
distinguished by the brown blocks (Yeah, the
droppings). According to our driver, the herd
normally moves out in the shadows of nightfall or
before dawn breaks. So this definitely beats the
predictable acrobatics move of their counterparts in
an enclosure.
Borneo's mammals include such extremely rare and
endangered species as the Sumatran Rhino, Benteng Another rare sight, a touching moment of a mother
Elephant, Clouded Leopard, Bornean Gibbon, and orang utan moving out from her cleverly camouflaged
Leaf Monkey. The Orangutan and Proboscis nest in her search for food, presumably for her young.
Monkey are both found only in Borneo, giving Her slow lazy move across the forestry may suggest a
Danum Valley a reputation for being one of the best resigned fate of fending for her babies, but it is also a
places for viewing Borneo's wildlife.
smart tactical move for her to observe the danger that
lurks in the jungle and of course, foreign intrusion
like us.
The destination smells near when we started peering
into tourists' faces, perspiring and happily walking
back to the resort. A distinct man-made structure,
which is the hanging bridge and wooden-etched
signages are great indications that I can finally set
foot on stable ground.
My welcome greeting by Borneo Rainforest Lodge
staff made me feel at ease. Names were properly
addressed and I had a Pandan Leaf garland around
my neck in no time. A woody feel surrounds the main
hall, with raw stone flooring at the entrance, very
much my preferred style. A comfortable and
relaxing resort which is worth every dollar spent, but
where are the "eco" elements?
Seeming to have read my mind, Borneo Rainforest
Lodge Director of Operations Mr Isabelo Garcia
(fondly known as Seb) and Operations Manager, Mr
Henry
Llames
with his humble
smile,
enthusiastically invited me for a short briefing and
tour around the eco-resort. Ms Ellen Logtens, the
eco-counsellor engaged by BRL, accompanied us
throughout to explain in depth the green practices
which BRL is constantly reviewing and updating.
Borneo Rainforest Lodge started off with a softer
landing for the staff, especially for the housekeeping
and kitchen department. Purchasing department was
first briefed on ordering bulk packaging of ecodetergents for laundry and dish-washing, first for its
economical sense and secondly, reducing packaging
used.
Ellen explained further that optical brighteners used
in normal laundry detergents are toxic to fish and
they can also trigger skin allegries. Phosphates is
another chemical which promotes growth of algae
and weeds but inhibit oxygen generation, thereby
casuing death of aquatic organisms. BRL constantly
searched for new products on the shelf and reviewed
existing product usage to manage and gear BRL
towards a "Zero Chemical Lodge". Hence, in recent
months, toilet cleaners containing chlorine and
toiletries sets for guests containing artificial
fragrances, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate or Parabens were
replaced with eco-friendly cleaners, shampoo,
conditioner and soaps.
The next step, energy conservation. A wise but
perhaps not a beaten track of a resort operations is to
limit the number of guests in the entire eco-resort. 60
guests are allowed daily in this green enclave, not
only to protect the wildlife but also to better manage
the energy consumption. The lighting in and around
the resorts are mostly using LED or energy-efficient
bulbs. Guests are also encouraged to switch off the
electricity upon leaving their room. During the
renovation, each chalet is designed with a passive
cooling structure, thus reducing energy consumption.
The chalets are equipped with solar-powered heater,
tapping on renewable energy from the sun which
lowers dependency on fuel-powered generators, and
in the long-run, it makes sensible returns on profits.
While it is impressive that BRL has managed one out
of three Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle), I probed with
the next R-Reuse. One of the housekeeping staff,
Ryan, who was with us, was quick to show me a
reusable steel bottle apparently used by majority of
the staff in BRL, in a bid to beat the plastic bottle
culture. I was also shown the refilling station, where
guests and staff can refill their bottles with clean
drinking water instead of bottled mineral water.
Henry mentioned that within the next half a year, the
disposable toiletries set in each chalet will be replaced
with reusable containers, which in turn minimize
plastic usage.
Well I must say at this point of time, my reservations
on Borneo Rainforest being an eco-resort is very
much diminished, though not completely quashed.
My next question, so where does the kitchen waste
and other waste discharge goes to? Since it is an ecofriendly lodge, you can't dump it in the jungle and the
journey out of the lodge is time-consuming, so how is
the waste management practiced? All eyes turned to
Ellen and her co-consultant, Mr Clarence Chiuh of
Scents of Borneo.
BRL has done the 2Rs and it doesn't make much
sense if the 3rd R is not incorporated. Hence, Ellen
started with recycling used wood from the General
Maintenance department to make waste separation
bins. Staff and guests are encouraged to separate their
rubbish into tin/aluminum cans, plastic and paper.
The separated non-organic waste and then brought
out of the lodge to recycling companies in different
fields to recycle them.
For the organic waste which makes up 70% ofBRL's
waste output, its biodegradable properties is well
suited to be recycled into compost for their nursery.
Clarence introduced the use of Effective Microorganism (EM®) Technology from Japan into the
waste management program of BRL which started
early this year. The organic microbes from EM
Technology is used to hasten the fermentation period
of the kitchen waste, recycling it into organic
fertilizers which is used for the vegetables nursery
and decorative potted plants, eventually serving it on
the plates of the guests. The fermented garbage
juice is re-applied to unclog drains and sewage and
for reducing foul smell. For further treatment of
sanitary waste, EM® Technology is also used
directly in the septic tanks for bio-mediation and to
reduce foul smell.
Ellen mentioned that the current green measures
are but the basic foundation which the lodge is
advocating. More can and will be done. Hence,
Borneo Rainforest Lodge invited Wild Asia Sdn
Bhd to conduct an internal workshop on
Responsible Tourism and its accompanying award
program.
The workshop was attended by staff from all
departments in BRL, and judging from the healthy
interactive exchange, the management has indeed
disseminated
the implementation
of green
practices well. Front Desk, Housekeeping,
Guides, Drivers, Kitchen, General Maintenance
and Green Department had their respective
representatives. Judging from the reactions of the
staff and mid-management, BRL looks set to better
themselves, by Responsible Tourism practices
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and Empowering Local Communities.
Before my visit ended, I noticed a small group of
staff smoking at a designated area. Mr Edmundo J.
Cafe Jr, the assistant operations manager in charge
ofthe nature tours was seen holding out are-usable
candy box for all the snubbed-out cigarettes butts.
That's when I noticed that there are no stray
cigarette butts lying around the resort compound.
He said that in the past, staff would throw their
rubbish, including cigarette butts randomly, and
this in turn may affect the wildlife which may
mistook it for food. Now, with BRL's strong
policies and daily reminders and practices, the
staff is mindful of where rubbish is dumped and
they are quick to remind guests not to litter along
the tracking trails. With the use ofbio-degradable
meal boxes, it will also cause less damage to the
natural environment.
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"When we first identify the need to go green in 2008, not
just for the future of Borneo Rainforest Lodge but also for
the staff within the lodge, we had to deal with numerous
questions from the board of directors on the feasibility
studies and of course from the bottom up, on the necessity of
revamping a stable operation and the additional workload.
Going green is not a firework performance, sizzling beauty
which lasts for moments. It is a commitment from all staff
and management to carry on from the start of an endless
race. We have since overcome the monochromatic
execution, now we have to carry on the green rainbow
leading us (as individuals) to our own pot of GOLD our
conscious selfto conserve and preserve our environment.
Borneo Rainforest Lodge will continuously raise our
benchmark to improve and change the lodge into one that
Innoprise Jungle Lodge Sdn Bhd
General Manager,
guests are not just comfortable but knowing that they will be
Mr George Hong
part of a responsible eco-resort that is blended with millions
(Holding Company of Bomeo Rainforest Lodge) of years old, natural surroundings.
"The initial response to the establishment of green practices
within the lodge was met with some degree of
dissatisfaction as it meant changes for the staff. However,
time polished their mindset and the encouraging feedback
from guests served as a motivational factor.
Through each and every individual in the lodge, we learn
and continuously improve ourselves and our family to be
more civil-conscious by constantly acting on the 3Rs
Reduce, reuse and recycle. Through the management's
decision and implementation of existing and soon-to-be
implemented policies, we hope we can influence the
government and policy-makers to do the same, and effect
the changes in the rest of the tourism industry.
Borneo Rainforest Lodge
Director of Operations,
Mr Isabelo Garcia (fondly known as Seb)
I hope Borneo Rainforest Lodge will be looked upon as an example to the world that going green belongs to
everyone, not just the large corporations."
"In 2008, we started working on the initiatives to go green and
now into its 2nd year, I am proud of all of staff in BRL for taking
up this opportunity to learn and apply the green practices in their
area of work.
A lot of the staff are not highly educated and come from an
entirely different culture. To nurture and change their mentality
in less than 12 months, for them to be able to understand, accept
this new challenge and used it in their daily tasks. This, for me, is
an incalculable joy and achievement.
Within the next 2 years, I hope we will be able to implement all,
if not most of the green initiatives set out by the management. In
Borneo Rainforest Lodge
Operations Manager,
Mr Henry Llames
5 years time, I certainly look forward to Borneo Rainforest
Lodge to be a fully incorporated eco-lodge and subsequently be
self-sustaining.
concept and The Green Connection gets everyone
involved. The children had a fantastic time and my
wife and I spent longer than expected and learnt a
lot. Did you know that fish change sex, the
clownfish ofNEMO fame starts as a boy and when it
gets large enough becomes a girl. Or that turtles
always come back to the same nesting beach, they
leave the beach as cute phone sized hatchlings and
return 45-50 years later at about 100kg.
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The schools programme at the Green Connection
has been designed to match the National
Curriculum with visits geared towards lessons for
different subjects and various age groups. "Types
of living creatures" geared towards taxonomy and
classification is a popular lesson for older children
while "Is it alive" is a hit with the kindergarten
levels. A series oflessons on Maths, Geography and
Biology
are currently
being prepared
to
complement the release of two rescued turtles back
into the sea. The turtles due to be released in May,
will carry a satellite tag which will enable them to be
tracked on their journey for several months.
We spoke to lots of the staff, many of whom are
volunteers giving up their time to help promote the
conservation goals. Coral planting, turtle rescue
and shark awareness projects are all aimed at
protecting and educating both Sabahans and visitors
about the extra ordinary biodiversity of Sabah. We
planted a couple of corals in the coral planting tanks,
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IMBAK CANYON
Scientific Expedition 2010
"Uncovering the past for the future"
From November 26 - December 5,2010, a team of over
100 scientists and researchers representing almost all
evant departments, organizations and institutions in
Malaysia converged at the Gunung Kuli Research Station
in Imbak Canyon to conduct research on Flora, Fauna,
Physical Landscape, Water and Aquatic Life and Ecotourism. Apart from that, a team of researchers also
conducted research on communities surrounding Imbak.
The Expedition was a huge success albeit numerous
challenges especially as the Expedition was located in a
remote area of Imbak Canyon and has never been explored.
Logistic arrangements were a nightmare! However, in terms
of information, the Expedition was extremely fruitful as
evidenced during the nightly briefing by the various teams who
collected, photographed and identified many wildlife species,
including possible new ones.
Mt. Kuli and the surrounding area proved to be a photographer's
haven, and one cannot help but admire the many photos of wildlife
taken during the Expedition.
I
I
FINDINGS OF THE 20 10 SCIENTIFIC EXPEDITION INTO
THE IMBAK CANYON CONSERVATION AREA
More than 100 local scientists and researchers from all over Malaysia took part in The 2010 Scientific
Expedition into the Imbak Canyon Conservation Area organized by Yayasan Sabah Group and The
Academy of Sciences Malaysia 26 November to 5 December, 2010.
The Expedition carried out their inventory studies around the never explored before Mount Kuli, the highest
peak in the Imbak Canyon.
The preliminary findings of the Expedition were presented at the Seminar held at Promenade Hotel, Kota
Kinabalu on 14 and 15 March, 2011.
During the early part of the expedition, more than 50 plants with medicinal values were recorded, many of
which are used extensively by the communities living around the Conservation Area to treat illnesses or
common sickness. This further enhances the view that Imbak Canyon could be the last gene bank left in
Sabah.
It was also found that plants normally growing at 1, OOOmabove sea level such as those in Mount Kinabalu
and Crocker Range are growing at 600m above sea level in Imbak Canyon. Geologists and Botanists of the
expedition will be looking into why this is so? This makes Imbak Canyon more special than other areas.
a)The physical landscape
area during the Pliocene (about 5 million years
and geology diversity
ago) may have uplifted this area near to its
The southern part of
present height above the sea level and since
Imbak
Canyon
is
then has undergone denudation.
underlain by tertiary
sedimentary
rocks
b) Water and aquatic life diversity
belonging to the Kapilit
The streams at Imbak Canyon Conservation
Formation with minor
Area are pristine and the water is of Class 1with
occurrence
of igneus
the Harkin's Index of 1.31 to 15.71. The high
Prof Dr. Felix Tongkul ofUniversiti
rock
and
the
presence
of
water quality supports healthy forests,
Malaysia Sabah on 'The Geology
of the southern part of the 1mbak
igneus rock in Imbak
diverse and rich aquatic insects and fishes.
Canyon"
Among the aquatic insects there are
Canyon Conservation Area is unique to the area as it
probably new species discovery for the genera
was not expected of it to be present. In addition, the
Potamophilus and Anisocentropus. However,
discovery of a fault called the Kuli Fault which runs
the heavy metal content of arsenic and
North-west to South-east direction is made during the
cadmium is somewhat high probably due to
expedition. The continued tectonic compression in the
natural deposits in the area.
Assoc. Prof D,: Monica
Suleiman,
Universiti
Malaysia Sabah on "The
Mosses of Mount Kuli
and Surrounding Area"
c) Flora and fauna diversity
The dipterocarps
are
represented
by a total of
43 species
in 7 genera
representing 23.5% of tot a I
species in Sabah; 10 new
additions to the dipterocarp
flora of Imbak Canyon hence
making a total number of
dipterocarps to 79 species in
Imbak Canyon Conservation
Area, 43.3% of Sabah and
29.6% of Borneo.
The bryophytes are well represented by the
mosses, liverworths and homworts and one of the
most
significant
findings
was the
phenomenon of messemburg was exhibited by the
mosses in that the forest at Mount Kuli which is
just over 1000m above sea level showed the
presence of montane species. A total of 107
species mosses were found or 18% of the species
in Sabah; including three which are new to Sabah
moss flora. This finding has added more taxa to the
Sabah moss flora. The ferns are represented by a
total of 109 taxa, with the possibility of two new
species from the genera Amphineuron and
Selliguea. It is envisaged that when the analyses
are completed many more new species to science
and new records for sabah will surface.
The Begonia or locally called asam batu
showed a new record for Imbak Canyon
Conservation Area that is Begonia lambii, and 3
species are yet to be identified. The orchids are
represented by a total of 125 species in 53 genera
including 28 new records for Sabah and 12 Sabah's
endemics species that are found in Sabah and not
anywhere else in the world.
The freshwater fishes revealed an equally
interesting findings, the 7-day survey yielded a
total of 7 families, 15 genera and more than 20
species. The diversity of Gastromyzon is high and
there is a possibility that there are new species to
science. The stick and leaf insects survey yielded a
total of 28 species with some yet to be identified.
The dragonflies and damselflies are equally
diverse, a new species of Protosticta was
discovered. The spiders survey yielded about 16
species identified and 225 specimens unidentified
and the rove beetles comprised of about 32 species
and many remained unidentified, possibly there
are many new species yet to be discovered,
proving this area is a trove of diverse flora and
fauna.
d) The local community
The communities that are found outside the area
are the Orang Sungai and Muruts. These
indigenous communities are believed to have use d
the forests in the vicinity of Imbak Canyon either
directly for their food or indirectly for their
ecosystem
services.
Their socio-economic
artefacts are still significantly revered in their life in
spite of modemisation
and development,
in
particular the use of coffins made from hard and
heavy
timbers. The practice
of swidden
agriculture is evidently unique.
e) The ecotourism potential
The SWOT analysis employed showed clearly the
strength and opportunities that the Imbak Canyon
Conservation Area could offer to ecotourism. Of
course Maliau Basin and Danum Valley and other
well-known destinations have more attractions and
can also offer many opportunities to ecotourism,
Imbak Canyon is no exception. The many attractive
and beautiful waterfalls, the clean streams, diversity
of birds, large trees are some ofthe items that could
make the area ideal for campers, jungle trekkings,
bird watchings, nature photography and other
activities. With the establishment of Camp Tampoi
and Gunung Kuli Research Station it is hoped that not
only the tourists would visit the area but importantly
the researchers.
Prof. Dalo'
Dr. Ibrahim Komoo,
The Academy of
Sciences Malaysia
Prof. Emeritus Dalo'
Dr. Laliff Mohamad,
The Academy of
Sciences Malaysia
Dr. Waidi Sinun,
Yayasan Sabah Group
In the concluding
panel discussion all the
members reiterated the research functions of 1mb a k
Canyon Conservation Area and in particular Dr. Waidi
Sinun reminded us on the future role of Imbak Canyon
Conservation Area in biodiversity conservation, Prof.
Dato Ibrahim Komoo emphasied the role of Academy of
Sciences of Malaysia to play at Imbak Canyon in
particular and reemphasied the need for a Museum of
Natural History in Malaysia. Dr. Rahimatshah Amat of
WWF Malaysia requested for a strategic sustainable
plan of Imbak Canyon Conservation Area for the next 10
years, emphasised the importance of quality pUblication
of research findings and also the human resource
capacity building in the country. Prof. Abu Hassan of
Universiti Sains Malaysia wanted the researchers
especially the young ones to commit themselves to
research and development in biodiversity.
Seminar Program
Kepimpinan Desa Cemerlang dan Berinovasi
Program Desa Cemerlang dan Berinovasi telah
mula diperkenalkan oleh Kumpulan Yayasan Sabah
pada tahun 2010. Ia merujuk kepada satu program
tuju khusus (focused group) da1am usaha Kumpulan
Yayasan Sabah untuk membangun masyarakat desa
di 1uarbandar.
Idea tersebut dicetuskan oleh
Pengarah Yayasan Sabah, YBhg
Tan Sri Khalil bin Datu Hj
sempena
Jama1ul J.P.,(kiri)
kejayaan
Gerakan
Daya
Wawasan
Kg. Bayangan
Keningau
menj adi j ohan
•
•
•
pengetahuan, menyerlahkan wawasan masa
depan di samping mengukuh kepimpinan
masyarakat setempat;
Membangun sumber manusia berasaskan
peningkatan ilmu dan kemahiran di kalangan
belia dan penduduk setempat;
Membangun ekonomi des a yang berasaskan
sumber setempat, mengukuhkan ekonomi
secara berterusan serta membina nilai-nilai
keusahawanan di kalangan peniaga dan
komuniti desa;
Membina aspek sosiobudaya
penduduk
mela1ui pengukuhan perpaduan, semangat
harmoni, meningkatkan kualiti hidup dan
kesihatan, memantapkan nilai kerohanian dan
kebudayaan, serta melestarikan alam sekitar
dan warisan ke arah masyarakat desa mampan.
pertandingan Gerakan Daya Wawasan peringkat
kebangsaan pada tahun 2004. Ini telah memberi
ilham kepada Pengarah bahawa perlu bagi Yayasan
Sabah melakukan sesuatu yang lebih fokus dalam
program-program
pembangunan
sosialnya di
Empat bidang keberhasilan utama telah disusun bagi
kawasan luar bandar.
mencapai wawasan program tersebut. Ini termasuk
Kepimpinan
dan Keorganisasian,
Ilmu dan
Beberapa kajian, seminar dan bengkel telah
Kemahiran, Ekonomi dan Keusahawanan, serta
diadakan mengenai program desa Yayasan Sabah
Sosiobudaya. Di bawah empat bidang keberhasilan
antara tahun 2005 dan tahun 2006. Susulan ini, di
utama, 13 program dirancang mencakupi:
bawah penyelarasan Bahagian Penyelidikan dan
Pembangunan
Ekonomi, satu Garispanduan
• Kepimpinan & organisasi;
Pelaksanaan
Program Desa Cemerlang dan
• Motivasi dan kerjaya;
Berinovasi telah dihasilkan sebagai panduan dasar
• Pendidikan dan tadika;
dalam rekabentuk, perancangan dan pe1aksanaan
• Pusat sumber dan ICT;
program di peringkat kampung.
• Kemahiran vokasional;
Enam buah kampung telah dipilih oleh Pengurusan
• Latihan keusahawanan;
untuk menyertai program desa Yayasan Sabah iaitu
• Ekonomi desa;
Kg. Pandas an Kota Belud, Kg. Singgaron Baru
• Keselamatan, kesihatan dan sukan;
Ranau, Kg. Sinaron Keningau, Kg. Lambidan Kuala
• Kebudayaan dan kesenian;
Penyu, Kg. Lormalong Kunak, dan Kg. Sebait
• Perpaduan dan keceriaan;
Sandakan. Pemilihan kampung-kampung tersebut
• Keagamaan dan kerohanian;
adalah berdasarkan kriteria pemilihan kampung
• Pemuliharaan alam sekitar dan warisan; dan
seperti terkandung dalam Garispanduan tersebut.
• Prasarana awam
Bahagian Penyelidikan dan Pembangunan Ekonomi
juga telah menjalankan satu kajian sosioekonomi di
enam buah kampung terse but untuk mendapatkan
profail lengkap kampung, antara lain mengenai
kependudukan, demografi, pendidikan, pekerjaan
utama dan sampingan,
kegiatan
ekonomi,
keorganisasian, kepimpinan, kebudayaan, dan 1ainlain. Kajian tersebut bertujuan untuk mengumpul
data dan maklumat penting di setiap kampung yang
boleh
dijadikan
sebagai
asas
untuk
perancangan/pelaksanaan program.
Empat teras strategi dalam program tersebut adalah:
• Memperkasa kepimpinan desa dengan
menyemarakkan semangat, meningkatkan
Para peserta lerdiri daripada ahfi-ahli JKKK dad enam buah kampung
sedang mengikuli ceramah.
lerlibal
Gambar Berkumpulan : Duduk di barisan hadapan (memakai kopiah) ialah Tuan Hj. Dollah@Zunaidey Hj. Mahmood, Pembantu Eksekutif kepada Pengarah/Ketua
Pentadbir Zon. Duduk di sebelah kiri beliau ialah Dr Ishak Johari, Pengurus Kumpulan Bahagian dan Pembangunan Ekonomi Kumpulan Yayasan Sabah.
Proses pelaksanaan Program Desa Cemerlang
Berinovasi melibatkan Yayasan Sabah sebagai
fasilitator dan pemangkin utama, sementara agensi
Kerajaan lain dan NGO berperanan mengikut fungsi
dan peranan masing-masing. Yayasan Sabah juga
berperanan sebagai pemangkin dan pemerkasa
kepimpinan JKKK di kampung-kampung terpilih,
agar kepimpinan masyarakat desa lebih proaktif
dalam merancang,
menggerak
penglibatan
penduduk, serta melaksana program-program yang
dirancang.
Bahagian Penyelidikan dan Pembangunan Ekonomi,
Kumpulan Yayasan Sabah telah menganjurkan
seminar tersebut selama dua hari bertempat di
Beringgis Resort, Kinarut pada pada 22-23
Disember201O.
Seramai lebih kurang 80 peserta terdiri daripada ahliahli Pengurusan Kumpulan Yayasan Sabah, KetuaKetua Pentadbir Zon, warga kerja Kumpulan
Yayasan Sabah, penceramah jemputan, Pengerusi
dan Ahli-ahli JKKK Program Desa Cemerlang dan
Berinovasi telah menghadiri seminar tersebut.
Dalam ucapan perasmian seminar tersebut, Pengarah
Yayasan Sabah menyatakan bahawa Program Desa
Cemerlang dan Berinovasi bersifat setempat (insitu) di mana Yayasan Sabah berperanan
"Membangun semua kegiatan sosioekonomi dan
budaya sesebuah kampung dengan fokus kepada
pembangunan modal insan dengan mengambilkira
pendekatan holistik". Program desa tersebut akan
dijalankan secara perintis selama 8 tahun bermula
tahun ini hingga 2018. Teks ucapan beliau telah
disampaikan oleh Pembantu Eksekutif kepada
Pengarah/Ketua Penyelaras Pentadbiran Zon, Tuan
H.j.Dollah@A. Zunaidey Hj Mahmood.
Pengarah Yayasan Sabah menekankan bahawa satu
pendekatan yang penting dalam Program Desa
Cemerlang
dan Berinovasi
ialah elemen
Jiemberdayaan (empowerment) penduduk setempat.
~ni bermaksud pemberdayaan terhadap pemimpin
~(ampung agar berkeupayaan, mempunyai daya
Penyelaras
usaha serta berwawasan ke arah merancang
program, sekaligus menjadi pelaksana program
yang dirancang. Beliau menambah, "Pemimpin
juga menjadi pencetus idea serta pemangkin kepada
kejayaan program secara berterusan di kampung
masing-masing. Yayasan Sabah berperanan sebagai
pemangkin dan penyelaras kepada programprogram yang dicetuskan
oleh kepimpinan
kampung."
Kumpulan sasar program terse but adalah seluruh
lapisan penduduk, tidak mengira tahap umur,
jantina dan pekerjaan. Semua lapisan penduduk
terlibat bagi memastikan dampak positif yang
meluas dan dapat dirasai dalam semua aspek
kehidupan kampung.
Pengarah Yayasan Sabah juga turut melahirkan
harapan bahawa program pembangunan desa
tersebut dapat mencipta nama dan mencapai
matlamat yang dihasratkan menjelang 2018 nanti.
Dengan itu, beliau menyeru agar semua warga kerja
Kumpulan Yayasan Sabah menyelami program ini
sedalam-dalamnya kerana ia kini menjadi program
sosial
Yayasan
Sabah
dalam
mencarta
pembangunan desa ke tahap terbaik. Kata beliau,
semua pihak terbabit perlu memahami konsep dan
mekanisme pelaksanaan Program Desa Cemerlang
dan Berinovasi serta mempertingkatkan kerjasama dan
penyelarasan program dan aktiviti yang dirancang
bersama.
Kertas kerja bertajuk
"Program Desa Cemerlang
dan Berinovasi"
telah
disampaikan oleh Dr Isyak Johari, Pengurus Kumpulan, Bahagian Penyelidikan
dan Pembangunan Ekonomi, Kumpulan Yayasan Sabah.
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The above pantoum sums up the ersonal message
of the Director of Yayasan S ah Tan Sri Datu
Khalil bin Datu Haji Jamal 1, J.P. to the 56
Secondary One Sabah studen awarded with the
Yayasan Sabah 2011 schol rship to study in
Semenanjung Malaysia (40 s dents) and Sarawak
( 16 students).
Director of YayasanSarawak,
Mr. Mohammad Abu Bakar Marzuki (far left)
looking on Director of Yayasan Sabah YBhg. Tan Sri Datu Khalil bin Datu Haji
Jamalul. J.p, (second left) presenting a memento of appreciation
to a
representative
of SMK Agama Kota Kinabalu, Puan Sahimih Soudih, for
participating in the programme. Standing assisting the Director of Yayasan
Sabah is Datuk Dr. Johan Arriffin Datuk Hj. Abdul Samad, Deputy Director of
Yayasan Sabah.
The Director said this at th meeting with the
students at the Yayasan S bah Tun Hamdan
Theatre on January 3, 2011.
t the function Tan
Sri Datu Khalil mingled with e parents and the
students to ensure that all is in order for the
students to leave on the day fo their respective
schools.
Director of Yayasan Yayasan
Sabah YBhg. Tan Sri Datu
Khalil bin Datu Haji Jamalul,
J.P, (Right) presenting
a
memento of appreciation to
Mr. Ismail Galiban,(left) the
Headmaster of SMK agama
Mohd AIi, Ranau, for the
school's
participation
and
contribution for making the
Yayasan Sabah programme
a success.
Started 42 years ago, Yayasan S bah has spent
about RM54 million for 5,022 stud ts to study in
the best schools in Semenanjung Mal sia.
Meanwhile, on hand to meet the Sab
bound for Sarawak and at the same time 0 deliver
nine Sarawak students to Sabah in the student
exchange program was the Director of ayasan
Sarawak, MoharnrnadAbu Bakar Marzuki.
The exchange program with Yayasan Sara
started in 1976. In this exchange program, he
Sabah students are sponsored by Yayasan Saraw k
and the Sarawak Students are sponsored 15
Yayasan Sabah respectively.
Since the start of the program, Yayasan Sabah has
spent about RMl.4 million for 288 Sarawakians
students to study in the best schools in Sabah.
Mr. Wahab Haji Menditar, Headmaster
receving a memento of appreciation for
towards making the programme a success
Datu HajiJamalul, J.P, DirectorofYayasan
of SMK Agama Limau-Limauan
this participation and contribution
from YBhg. Tan Sri Datu Khalil bin
Sabah (far left).
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1sT STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING
A grant of RM6 million has been made by Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) to
Yayasan Sabah to kick start the development of the Imbak Canyon Conservation Area.
Fifty percent of the amount is to be spent on infrastructure development that includes
the Imbak Canyon Studies Centre. A studies centre is a pre-requisite to the development
of the Imbak Canyon Conservation Area. The other 50% of the grant is for the
development of environmental education, public awareness, community outreach
programs, research and capacity building in the Class I protected area.
The 1st Steering Committee Meeting to discuss the disbursement of the grant was held at the Yayasan
Sabah Training Room, Menara Tun Mustapha on 3'd March 2011.
The Steering Committee is made up of:
Encik Mohd. Medan Abdullah
Co-Chainnan
Senior General Manager
Corporate Services
Petronas
Hjh. Rosmawati Hj. Lasuki, J.P.
Co-Chairman
Senior Group Manager
Human Resources & Corporate Services
Yayasan Sabah Group
Encik Rosli Abdul Rahim
General Manager
Stakeholders Management
Group Corporate Affairs
Corporate Services
Petronas
Puan Suzanna Bt. Che Mat
Manager Stakeholders Relations
(Malaysia)
Petronas
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(b)
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(f)
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Encik Andi F.K. Toyong
Senior Group Manager
Financial Services & Investment
Yayasan Sabah Group
Puan Nor Hazleen Bt. Madros
Senior Manager
Group Health,
Safety & Environment
Petronas
Encik Gregory Mosigil
Group Manager
Forestry Division
Yayasan Sabah Group
Encik Joseph Podtung
General Manager
Sabah Regional Office
Petronas
Puan Linah Robert
Group Manager
Corporate Communications Division
Yayasan Sabah Group
Dr. Waidi Sinun
Group Manager
Conservation & Environmental
Management Division
Yayasan Sabah Group
To approve the dates of commencement for the Projects;
To monitor the progress of activities under the Projects;
To provide guidance as well as overall strategic policy and management direction to the
project;
To annually review and assess the progress ofthe project;
To seek additional funding and support the output and activities ofthe Projects;
To convene on a quarterly basis. However, any ad hoc meetings may be convened as and when
required;
To manage the disbursement and the utilization ofthe grant.
he Forestry Division of Rakyat Berjaya Sdn. Bhd. has
done Yayasan Sabah Group proud again by clinching the
National Occupational Safety and Health Excellence
Award 2009 in the forestry sector. The area audited is located at
the Kuamut Forest Reserve in Lahad Datu region which was
operated by our logging contractor Asiatic Lumber Industries
Sdn. Bhd. The award was presented by the Deputy Prime
Minister YAB Tan Sri Dato' Haji Muhyiddin Bin Haji Mohd.
Yassin on December 21, 2010 at the Putrajaya International
Convention Centre, Putrajaya.
The Excellence Award for Occupational Safety and Health is an initiative
of the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health under the
Ministry of Human Resource. It aims to provide credits and recognition
to organizations, employers and employees from various industries
sectors which have recorded excellent achievement in implementing
occupational safety and health system at work place.
It is also a measurement
platform
for level
of
achievement in occupational
safety
and
health
management for private and
government sectors. Besides
that, the award is a motivator
to expand effort in instilling
safe and healthy work culture among the people of
Malaysia.
For the selection of the winner of this National
Occupational Safety and Health Excellence Award,
the selection criteria emphasized on the excellent
achievement in occupational safety and health. The
evaluation criteria are as follows:
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Preparation of Occupational Safety and
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A complete and effective Occupational Safety
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Organize and implement excellent Occupational Safety and Health Management
System
Preparation of an effective Emergency Response Plan, and
Have good statistical records on accidents and have no death or no permanent
disabled caused by accidents during 2009.
22
Tuan Haji Mohd Daud Tampokong leaves the Organization, specifi
Rakyat Berjaya Sdn Bhd on January 11, 2011 after nine years of S
various capacities and least of all as the Group Manager of the Fore
Division of the Yayasan Sabah Group.
n HaJi Mohd Daud Tampokong as the Acting Group
n Sabah Group Forestry Division is Mr. Gregory Moslgll
o nin the Organization in 1987. Gregory has served as the
a r In Sandakan, Lahad Datu, and Tawau. A man of va t
Gre ory's appointment as the new Group Manager
I r cel ed by all. Gregory obtained his Degree In
t fr m Unvlersiti Pertanian Serdang in 198
KadazanDusun, was born at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on
from Kg. Noosob, Penampang, he has a degree in Bachelor ofC
verslty of Bonn, Germany obtained in 1993. Before joimng th
are Development IT Department ofPKM (Exon MobIle) K
Sofmare Development Team Manager for PT Indosat J
MalaySia, English and German.
HIS early primary education was fr m C
H
condary educatton ""as in Singapore. HISd
ru Ion Management is from the University of Brunei
b en working for the past 20 years in Kota Kinabalu He
He IS 49 years old Before joining the Yayasan Sa
th BangkltAnyar Sdn Bhd a Sarawaklan Compan b
M na er.
AND
YAYASAN SABAH GRO
S
JOGATHO
In the ladies' open category,18 years old and
above the winner Cona Liau, runner up Hasni
Salag~n and in third place Stephanie Chok
received the same prizes as the men respectively.
More than 1500 participated in Jogathon Kasih
organized by the Yayasan Sabah Group Women
Employees Association on 12 March, 2011.
President of the Association cum Senior Yayasan Sabah
Group Manager, Human Resource and Corporate
Services, Hjh. Rosmawati Hj. Lasuki, J.P. said the main
objective of organizing the Jogathon is to raise funds f~r
the 'Rumah Anak Yatim Darul Bakti, Kota Belud. It IS
also to enhance the relationship of the Association with
the public at large in encouraging healthy lifestyles for
creative minds.
The 6 km Jogathon from Menara Yayasan Sabah to the
traffic light at the roundabout to Universiti Malaysia
Sabah and back was flagged off by Hjh. Rosmawati at
6.45 a.m.
In the men's open category, 18 years old and above, the
winner Fabian Osmand Damion, 28 years old of
Tamparuli, a self-employed rubber
tapper received
a trophy and
RM1,5001-. The runner up Guianas
Salagan received a trophy and
RM1,0001- cash.
In third place
Mohd. Faizal Waridi received a
trophy and RM700 .001-.
In the students' category, 13 - 23 years old, Mohd
Auf Afibukhari, 18 years old of SMK Datuk Peter
Majuntin and Norsyamsiah Waridi, a second year
student in Sports Science of Universiti Malaysia
Sabah won the 1st prize receiving a trophy and
RMl,OOOI- each.
Second place went to
Wincenbert Latius and Norfadzilah Waridi
receiving trophies and RM700.00 each. The third
place went to Gerald Jutri and Memiza Jennius
receiving trophies and RM500.00 each.
Another 100 participants received hampers as
lucky draw prizes.
Wife of Yayasan Sabah Director cum Chairman of
the Yayasan Sabah Group PUSPANITA, Puan Sri
Khairah Khalil presented the prizes to the winners.
Also present at the Yayasan Sabah Group Jogathon
Kasih was City Hall's Director-General Datuk Yeo
Boon Hai.
ADVISOR
Hjh. Rosmawati Hj. Lasuki, J.P.
EDITOR
Unah Robert
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Veronica Um
LAYOUT DESIGN
Tan Na Na, Alastair N. Peter
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Samson Lawrence,
Jeffrey Baxter
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Division
Yayasan Sabah Group, Level 15,
Menara Tun Mustapha,
Yayasan Sabah Headquarters Complex,
Likas Bay, 88400 Kota Kinabalu,
Sabah, Malaysia
Tel: 088326427/ Fax: 088326424
Website: http://www.ysnet.org.my
E-mail: [email protected]
Winner of the Ladies's
Open Category Ms. Cona
Liau, 39 years old from City
Hall is no stranger on the
jogathon scene.
Strong and healthy students 13 - 23 years old on the go at the starting point at
the Sunrise Plaza ofthe Menara Tun Mustapha.