Forest restoration project under UMS gets a boost with RM2mil funding from Sime Darby Foundation


KOTA KINABALU: Forest restoration in oil palm estates and riparian reserves at Sandakan Bay will get a boost with Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) receiving over RM2mil in funding from Sime Darby Foundation on Friday (Jan 21).

UMS vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Taufiq Yap Yun Hin said the areas that will benefit from this funding include the Ladang Sentosa, Tun Tan Siew Sin and Tigowis estates, and also areas set aside for conservation in Sandakan Bay.

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