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BEST

A non-profit organization for the community and environment

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Borneo Ecotourism Solutions & Technologies (BEST)
(formerly known as Sukau Ecotourism Research and Development (SERDC)
Message History Objectives Projects Donation

Dear Eco-Travellers, friends and partners,

Since the opening of Sukau Rainforest Lodge in 1995, Borneo Eco Tours have been actively promoting conservation and community projects. With the successful completion of many projects and the winning of many international ecotourism awards, I felt it was appropriate to formalize the program with the formation of Sukau Ecotourism Research and Development Centre (SERDC) in 1999.

However, with the success of our projects in Sukau and an increasing need and focus on spreading our projects beyond Sukau into other parts of Sabah that need our attention and expertise, I felt that the time is ripe for us to move up to the next level. Thus in 2006 we decided to form Borneo Ecotourism Solutions and Technologies (BEST) and have it officially registered with the Registry of Society, Malaysia as a non profit division of Borneo Eco Tours Sdn Bhd.

A new logo has been adopted to reflect our corporate philosophy and the work of Borneo Ecotourism Solutions and Technologies (BEST).

Logo Interpretation:

Curve : Symbolises that we all live on the same planet earth and that it is our responsibility to protect and keep it green.

Horizontal line : linkage between our foundation and our own survival on planet earth.

Tree : The three branches reflecting the triple bottom line of social, environmental and economic sustainability merging into one strong foundation benefiting the environment and community

Light green : Incessant efforts on Green Approach and community development

Dark green : Sustainable results


CONTINUING PROJECTS IN SUKAU

BEST is committed to continuing projects in the Sukau region, including the ongoing tree planting project, while seeking to increase our social and environmental improvement projects in the rest of Borneo.

APPRECIATION

Once again I would like to thank all our sponsors and volunteers for their efforts on behalf of the environment and the residents of the Lower Kinabatangan River and Kudat.

We look forward to exciting times ahead for BEST as we move forward with a number of thrilling projects, and expand the scope of our activities in Sabah.

I have been inspired by the quote below from Professor Klaus Schwab and hope you will feel the desire to be partners with us to help the local community and environment when you visit SABAH with us.

"In our interdependent world, you can't afford to let people lose out in pursuit of a decent life.
 Everyone must be a winner" - Professor Klaus Schwab

 
Sincerely Yours,

Albert C.K. Teo

Director,
Borneo Ecotourism Solutions and Technologies (BEST)
(A non-profit division of Borneo Eco Tours)

Updated : 22 March 2007, 13 May 2008