Santubong All Summits Challenge Presentation

Dear members and friends,

You are invited to an exciting Santubong Challenge presentation by an avid Sarawakian hiker,  Ian Vong and his team members who hiked Mount Santubong from  27-28 October 2018.

This Challenge has never been attempted before and it  took about 40 hours to complete the 40 KM hike.

Date: Wednesday 14 Nov 2018

Time: 7.30-9.00

Place :Islamic Information Centre (Lower Baruk)

Speaker:Ian Vong 

About Ian Vong:

He is a  hiker who loves  challenging hiking  and the  breathtaking sceneries of  Borneo.

Mount Santubong is one of his favourite places to hike. From August 2017 until July 2018, Ian had   trekked and climbed a total of 45 times  to explore the entire Mount Santubong mountain range. 

The famous Mount Santubong summit (810 m) is the main  attraction for both locals and foreign trekkers. If you were to view from the side of the mountain there are 7 summits, with elevations ranging  from 450m to 850m above sea level.

Ian:  I love nature and I would like to do something meaningful by raising funds for the environment. If everyone were to participate and contribute a little, we can all save our environment.

Save Mother Nature. Heal the world before it's too late.

Campaign objectives:

-       Raise funds for Malaysian  Nature Society.

-       Promote the etiquettes of hiking.

Please register at mnskuching@gmail.com.  The  last day to register is Tuesday 13 Nov.

Regards,

Cynthia Lobato

MNSKB Secretariat

Talk: Primates in Sarawak and the Globally Threatened Red-Banded Langurs of Maludam, Sarawak.

Dear members and friends,

MNS  Kuching Branch and WCS  have arranged for Dr Elizabeth Bennett to give a talk on Primates in Sarawak and the Globally Threatened Red-Banded Langurs of Maludam, Sarawak. 

Date: Wednesday 24 October

Time :7pm (Please be on time)

Venue: Lecture Theatre (L001) Swinburne University. 

There will be people there to show  direction to the venue.

Parking is Free

About the speaker

Elizabeth Bennett is the Vice President for Species Conservation at the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS). She received her Ph.D. from Cambridge University, UK, for research on the ecology of primates in Peninsular Malaysia. She moved to Sarawak, Malaysia,  in 1984, and worked there for the next 18 years. This started by conducting the first ever detailed field study of the proboscis monkey, followed by studies of the effects of hunting and logging on wildlife. Her time in Sarawak culminated in her leading a team, with WCS and Sarawak Government staff, to write a comprehensive wildlife policy for the State, and subsequently to head a unit within the Government to oversee its implementation. She then became Director, Hunting and Wildlife Trade Program at WCS. This included working with WCS field staff to develop strategies to address the bushmeat trade in Central Africa and the illegal wildlife trade in China. Her current role involves overseeing WCS’s species conservation programs globally. Liz has trained wildlife practitioners at many levels, including post-graduate students and government wildlife staff in Sarawak, Sabah, Myanmar and China. She has published widely, with more than 130 scientific and popular publications. Her services to conservation have been recognized by her being awarded the “Golden Ark” award by Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands, “Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire” (MBE) by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, D.Sc. (honoris causa) by Nottingham University, and and Merdeka Award for Outstanding Contribution to the People of Malaysia.

• Pre registration  is required and NO WALK-INS. Last day to register is Monday 22 October since we have to order refreshments. 
• Email to register mnskuching@gmail.com
• Only those on registration list are welcome to join us for refreshments.

Hope to see you there and don't miss it.

Regards,

Cynthia Lobato

MNSKB Secretariat