Borneo Rainforest Lodge (BRL), located in the Danum Valley Conservation Area in Lahad Datu, brought pride to Malaysia after winning the ASEAN Green Hotel Award at the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2026. BRL was Malaysia’s candidate for the 10th ASEAN Green Hotel Award, hosted in Cebu, Philippines, on January 30, after meeting the requirements of…
The Sabah Wildlife Department has taken enforcement action against the keeping of a sun bear at a public attraction and the possession of wildlife parts in Lahad Datu. This follows a complaint received on Feb 11, 2026 after a video circulated on Facebook showing a sun bear at a public site. Thus, an enforcement operation…
Borneo Rainforest Lodge (BRL) emerged as a top winner at the Sabah Tourism Board (STB) Awards 2025, securing three golds, one silver and one bronze across multiple categories. The Yayasan Sabah Group of Companies subsidiary won gold in the Sabah Best Practice in Tourism Award (Accommodation), Sabah Best Practice in Tourism Award (Tourism Product),…