Borneo Eco Tours’ Christmas Visit to Care Haven Children and Women’s Care Home

In getting into the spirit of Christmas this year, some of our team members from Borneo Eco Tours, our sister affiliated company Beauty Borneo Connects and our non-profit division BEST Society visited Care Haven Kota Kinabalu, a home for the less fortunate children and women. “Care Haven” was first established on August 2003 in Johor Bahru...

Community, News, Sustainability

December 3, 2019

Borneo Eco Tours Managing Director Albert Teo Receives Special Minister Award at Sabah Tourism Awards 2019

It was a dazzling night of amazing performances, delicious food and even more wonderful company at the recent Sabah Tourism Awards 2019, which was held on 30 November 2019 at the Magellan Sutera Resort. The gala dinner celebrates the incredible work and contribution of various tourism industry players in the state of Sabah. There was...

Award, Events, Featured

November 11, 2019

The Borneo Bird Festival 2019 as Experienced and Told by an Amateur Birder

I attended the Borneo Bird Festival for the very first time this year at the Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC), Sepilok and had no idea what to expect. It was a 2-day fun-filled event which happened over the weekend from 26 to 27 Oct 2019. Though I’ve heard about Borneo Bird Festival and know that it’s...

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November 4, 2019

The 11th Borneo Bird Festival 2019 at Rainforest Discovery Centre, Sepilok

The recent 11th Borneo Bird Festival, which was held at the Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC), Sepilok from 26 October 2019 to 27 October 2019 was a weekend packed with lots of fun and excitement, and not forgetting- birds, birds and more birds! The Borneo Bird Festival is a collective effort organised by key players in...

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October 15, 2019

Helson Hassan, Hornbill Bird Protector and Conservationist

The story about Helson Hassan is quite a remarkable one and his journey to becoming a conservationist is nothing short of inspiring. Born and raised on an island off the coast of Sandakan, Helson grew up in a humble fishermen village. For most boys who are born and raised in a fishermen village, it is...

Conservation, Featured, People, Wild Borneo, Wildlifes

October 1, 2019

An Interview with Michael Groom, Mountain Climber Enthusiast and Man of “Sheer Will”

An Interview with Michael Groom by Erica Tibok When I first met Michael Groom in person, it’s hard to imagine that someone like himself has climbed Mount Everest and experienced such life-threatening situations that nearly crippled and killed him! As he sat across from me for our interview session, I can’t help but feel truly...

Featured, Interview, Wild Borneo

September 23, 2019

Borneo Eco Tours Receives PATA Gold Awards 2019 for Corporate Social Responsibility Category at Nur-Sultan (Astana), Kazakhstan

On 15 July 2019, it was announced that Borneo Eco Tours have won the PATA Gold Awards 2019 for the Corporate Social Responsibility Category, which is another win for the tour operator after receiving the MATTA Awards 2019 for Best Tour Operator in Responsbile Tourism back in June. Borneo Eco Tours’ Assistant General Manager, Ivan...

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September 18, 2019

Deramakot Forest Reserve & What You Should Know

The Deramakot Forest Reserve is a lush tropical rainforest area that stretches at 55,507 hectares and is located in the heart of Sabah, Malaysian Borneo. It is the first natural tropical rainforest in the world to be certified as a “Well-Managed Forest”. The forest reserve has been certified since 1997 by the Forest Stewardship Council®...

Adventure, Conservation, Destinations, Sustainability, Sustainable Tourism, Travels, Wildlifes

August 6, 2019

UPDATE: Kiulu Farmstay – A Unique Countryside Experience in Sabah, Malaysian Borneo

UPDATE With the school holidays nearing, it’s time to plan a family trip to escape worldly distractions and enjoy some fun quality time in the countryside! Today’s fast-paced lifestyle can really take a toll on you. The cure you need might just be a little getaway outside the hustle and bustle of city life. Take...

Community, Cultures, Destinations, Travels

August 2, 2019

Kiulu’s Bamboo Huts: Hidden Sanctuaries of Borneo

With one of the most beautiful countryside views in Malaysia, it's easy to see why people have been flocking over to this tiny little sub-district in the heart of Sabah. If your idea of a good time is spending it reconnecting with nature, away from the constant badgering of calls, messages, social media, then consider these beautifully-crafted bamboo huts situated in the dream-like Kiulu countryside...

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