NSTnation British citizens praised for endless contributions to Sabah
Deputy chief minister Datuk Christina Liew said UK-Sabah relationship dates way back to the days of British North Borneo and that the two regions have gone through thick and thin together.
"We are also grateful to English TV presenter and wildlife programmes specialist Kate Humble for documenting her trip to Sabah, and renowned Oscar-winning British actress Dame Judi Dench for a two-part series on her Wild Borneo Adventure," she said. The guests comprised conservationists, naturalists, wildlife experts, presenters, and owners of tour operators from the UK.
Liew also stressed that Orang Utan UK Appeal founder Datuk Susan Sheward has assisted and contributed a lot to the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre in Sandakan since 2000 to help preserve the endangered animal. Speaking further on wildlife conservation, Liew said the state government has reached a milestone through the formulation of wildlife-related policies such as the 10-year Elephant Conservation Action Plan to prevent the extinction of the Borneo pygmy elephant.
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