Articles

BORA and BRS call on new Permanent Secretary
In 2011, the Ministry welcomed a new Permanent Secretary, Datuk Michael Emban, who is also Chairman of the Borneo Rhino Sanctuary (BRS) programme steering committee. Read more

Extinction of Vietnam rhinoceros and implications for Malaysia
The extinction of the Vietnam rhino suggests that leaving rhinos in the wild to be poached or die of old age is no longer an adequate approach. Instead, the Indonesian and Malaysian approach for the Sumatran rhinoceros is most likely now the only way forward to prevent the extinction of this species. Read more

What will it take to save the Sumatran Rhino
From a population of around 320 estimated in 1995, experts now say it could be down to as low as 216 individuals. Read more
Resources

Trio under threat: can we secure the future of rhinos, elephants and tigers in Malaysia?
Populations of the Sumatran rhino (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis) have dwindled to critically low numbers in Peninsular Malaysia and the state of Sabah. In the latter region, a bold intervention involving the translocation of isolated rhinos is being developed to concentrate them into a protected area to improve reproduction success rates. Read more
Newsroom

Precious rhino may need extra help to mate – Daily Express
Puntung’s disability presents problems for prospects of natural mating to take place. Read more

Confidence soars over capture of ‘star’ female rhino – Daily Express
The capture of a pretty and available ‘girl’ rhino has given us hope that Sabah’s Sumatran Rhino might be saved. Read more

Plans drawn to save rhinos from extinction – Borneo Post
Time is of the essence to ensure the survival of about 40 other rhinos in Sabah. Read more

Rhino breeding facility urgently needed – Borneo Post
It is already known that we can save the species from extinction with specific actions and the opportunity to save the species is available to us now, but it may be lost to us if we do not act swiftly. Read more
Photo Galleries

Puntung in Pictures
Some photos of the exciting capture and translocation of Puntung the isolated female rhino to sanctuary where it is hoped she will find a ready mate. Read more

Official launch of quarters for the Borneo Rhino Sanctuary-12th November 2010
The five units of staff accommodation at Tabin, with a total of fifteen bedrooms known as Rumah Gajah and Rumah Harimau Dahan, was officially opened on 12 November. Read more
CONTRIBUTORS TO BORA’S EFFORTS TO SAVE THE BORNEAN RHINO
Yayasan Sime Darby
Sabah Ministry Of Tourism, Culture & Environment
Sabah Forestry Department
Institute for Tropical Biology & Conservation (ITBC), University Malaysia Sabah
Land Empowerment Animals People (LEAP)
Tomanggong Group of Estates
Sabahmas Plantations
WWF-Malaysia
WWF-Germany
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Ladang Permai Sdn Bhd


