‘Everyday changes have impact on the environment’
Zam is an Outreach Coordinator at Tengah Island Conservation, a non-profit that researches and protects marine biodiversity funded by Batu Batu resort.
‘Something must be done before it’s too late’
Poo Ker is the Managing Director of Clean & Happy Recycling, a Mersing-based recycling firm and one of Batu Batu resort’s partners in sustainability.
‘Authenticity is looking into the soul of a place’
Cher Chua-Lassalvy is co-founder of Batu Batu, a private island resort that funds a conservation non-profit to research and protect marine biodiversity.
‘Come as a guest, leave as family’
Nando is the founder of RMC Detusoko, a collective developing new opportunities to promote Lio heritage and agriculture.
‘We are a people of the gathering’
Dicky is the co-founder of Lakoat.Kujawas, a social enterprise preserving the culture of Mollo Timorese through the arts and culinary innovation.
‘My children have benefited in so many ways’
Kiran and Surendra are homestay hosts under Friends of Orchha, which works with local families to open their homes to travellers, to create more sustainable livelihoods.
‘It's an opportunity to learn’
Kusum and Havi are hosts under Friends of Orchha, which works with local families to open their homes to travellers, to create more sustainable livelihoods.
‘We can all be stewards of our community and environment’
John is the founder of Nature Inspired, an eco-tourism agency that offers sustainable and community-led adventures in Malaysia and Indonesia.
‘Eco-tourism has made our lives and the environment better’
Bah Insan is a guide and chairman of SEMAI, a community organisation that promotes sustainable eco-tourism and nature awareness.
‘Take in the finer details’
Elena is the founder of Bike with Elena, which champions a more eco-friendly way to explore Kuala Lumpur, as well as safer paths for cyclists.
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