{"id":4287,"date":"2026-11-12T09:05:36","date_gmt":"2026-11-12T09:05:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/?p=4287"},"modified":"2026-11-12T09:05:36","modified_gmt":"2026-11-12T09:05:36","slug":"sabah-urged-to-document-more-wildlife-cultural-stories","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/?p=4287","title":{"rendered":"Sabah urged to document more wildlife, cultural stories"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">KOTA KINABALU: 12 November 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sabah must keep documenting and publishing fresh accounts of its wildlife, culture and natural attractions, Sabah Tourism Board (STB) chairman Datuk Joniston Bangkuai said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New books and updated editions offer fresh perspectives, reflect current knowledge, and give visitors more reasons to discover Sabah, he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSabah has a wealth of stories worth sharing, from its cultural traditions and wildlife to its landscapes and lesser-known destinations. We should continue to document these stories and make them accessible to wider audiences,\u201d he said at the launch of The Elephants of Borneo at the Sabah Library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1004\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"4285\" src=\"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG-20261112-WA0021-1004x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG-20261112-WA0021-1004x1024.jpg 1004w, https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG-20261112-WA0021-294x300.jpg 294w, https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG-20261112-WA0021-768x783.jpg 768w, https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG-20261112-WA0021.jpg 1112w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1004px) 100vw, 1004px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Co-authored by 1StopBorneo Wildlife senior conservation officer Yulinda Wahyuni and other contributors, the book examines the Borneo elephant, its habitat and its conservation in Sabah.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Joniston, who is also Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister, said future publications could cover Sabah\u2019s diverse cultures, endemic birds and lesser-known attractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He cited Kiulu: its network of rivers, tributaries and streams, and its many suspension bridges, show both the landscape and community-based tourism at work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Such stories, he said, can draw attention to places visitors seldom hear about and broaden their understanding of Sabah.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">STB will continue to support agencies, organisations and industry players promoting Sabah\u2019s wildlife, culture and natural attractions, particularly ahead of Visit Malaysia 2027, he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also present were 1StopBorneo Wildlife founder Shavez Cheema, Bringing Back Our Rare Animals (BORA) chief executive officer Datuk Dr John Payne, Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) chairman Alex Chong Vui Loong, and Sabah Wildlife Department head of conservation and corporate education Nur\u2019Ain Ampuan Acheh.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>KOTA KINABALU: 12 November 2026 Sabah must keep documenting and publishing fresh accounts of its wildlife, culture and natural attractions, Sabah Tourism Board (STB) chairman Datuk Joniston Bangkuai said. 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