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Malaysia: From behind shadows, indigenous Borneo groups begin to embrace eco-tourism

Published On Wednesday, March 28, 2018 By admin. Under: Malaysia, News, South East Asia Region. Tags: Borneo, eco-tourism  

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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