IWD 2025: Malaysian environmentalist works to restore ecosystems in Sabah


Amaziasizamoria (centre) with volunteers and undergraduate students from Cardiff University collecting root samples at a restoration site. — Photo: Merdeka Award Trust

In the heart of Sabah's lush rainforests, Amaziasizamoria Jumail is redefining not just what it means to be a woman, but also a Malaysian indigenous Sabahan (Orang Asal), in science.

At 35, this environmentalist, researcher and Merdeka Award recipient isn't just restoring forests; she's breaking barriers and inspiring future generations.

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