Environment & Sustainability
Review of Sabah Elephant Action Plan 2012
By Benjamin Loh The Malaysian palm oil industry has consistently supported efforts towards the protection and conservation of Malaysia’s unique wildlife. The recent introduction of the historic elephant conservation initiative – the Sabah Elephant Action Plan (SEAP) (2012 – 2016) demonst...
Resources on Sustainable Palm Oil : 2012 in Review
By Jayne Goh-Jeevan and Benjamin Loh In 2012, the palm oil industry took a step further towards mainstreaming sustainability with the launch of It is anticipated that not only will these resources greatly benefit the industry for many years to come, but companies that are seeking to meet sustainabil...
CO2 Removal Through Oil Palm Plantations Contributes Significantly to Malaysia’s Carbon Sink Status
Malaysia is a signatory to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). As a party to UNFCCC, Malaysia has agreed to periodically report on its national greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and measures taken to address climate change. The Initial National Communication was submitte...
An Introduction to the Sabah Wildlife Department’s Wildlife Rescue Unit (WRU)
The article is condensed from Sabah Wildlife Department’s Wildlife Rescue Unit Progress Report to MPOC 2010/2012 Introduction The Sabah Wildlife Department’s Wildlife Rescue Unit (WRU) was born out of an urgent need to address pertinent wildlife conservation issues that Sabah is facing today. Realis...
Summary of the Orang Utan State Action Plan (Sabah Wildlife Department, 2012 – 2016)
While the Malaysian palm oil industry is cognizant of the fact that the conservation and protection of endangered species such as the orang utan are under the purview of the state wildlife departments, it has never shirked from lending a hand to support these efforts, be it though MPOC or individual...
