One of the leaders of indigenous Murut group (Sabah) sees eco-tourism as an answer to saving the priceless landscape from further degradation from land concessions and industry. His project is called Orou Sapulot and based around a comfortable and traditional wooden longhouse for guests and a community farm. Eco-tourism is also expected to be an alternative livelihood which will also help the community retain its youth, who might be otherwise be drawn away to live a more contemporary life.
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