I have the pleasure to announce that Borneo Eco Tours on 22 February 2010 became the latest member of Unashamedly Ethical , an international organisation dedicated to promoting a commitment to good values, uphold good ethical business practices and clean living. Over the last twenty years, in my search for ways to eradicate poverty among...
Borneo Eco Tours is elated to be named as the winner of the Sabah Tourism Awards 2009 in the Best Inbound Tour Operator category. Founder and Managing Director of Borneo Eco Tours, Mr. Albert Teo accepted the award at a gala dinner hosted by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Environment Sabah at a leading...
Balancing act in Sabah’s tourism promotion Malaysia and in particular, Sabah, have been promoted extensively as a tourism destination in this part of the world. There are contentions however that our tourism products have been hyped by the media to boost their marketing value. New Sabah Times sought the opinion of Associate Professor Dr Ong...
PRIMATOLOGIST Dr Birute Mary Galdikas 63 is the world’s foremost authority on orangutans, having spent 40 years living among these creatures in the forests of Indonesian Kalimantan. Thanks to her research, man now has a better understanding of his closest cousin which may even have pleased Charles Darwin, who famously pondered on the origin of...
Bird watching in Sukau is unlike enjoying the same activities in other places of Sabah. Compared to birdwatching hotspots like Kinabalu Park, Tabin and Danum Valley, birdwatchers will find it more relaxing here as part of the activities are conducted via river cruise – thanks to the unique feature of Sukau which is located in...
To get to the wilds of Malaysian Borneo you have to dive into the country’s most civilised part: Kuala Lumpur. The capital city is a great place to shrug off jetlag, start to appreciate the warm smiles, which are so easy to elicit from just about everybody. Read more
Sukau Rainforest Lodge Listed in National Geographic Adventure’s ‘Top 50 Ecolodges 2009’ Sukau Rainforest Lodge (SRL) of Malaysia is once again in the limelight when it was featured in National Geographic Adventure’s magazine as one of the 50 Top Ecolodges (Jungle Lodges category). The recognition reaffirms Sukau Rainforest Lodge’s warm hospitality, unique jungle experience and...
Meet Osman, our licensed bird watching specialist from Sabah, Malaysian Borneo. As a seasoned guide, Osman has led discerning travellers to discover Borneo in a fun and enjoyable way. The blue badge guide is easy going, radiates friendliness and able to guide with patience – earning him the reputation as a pleasant travel companion....