Fresh start for 2017! This year is the International Year for Sustainable Tourism Development. Sukau Rainforest Lodge is an Eco-lodge that follows the ecotourism principles and among many things, tries to cause the less environmental impact possible through the implementation of eco-friendly practices such as the water and energy saving and proper waste management.

1. Monthly activity: Sustainability talk

On 26th of January, a presentation was conducted for SRL staff with some guest who joined and participated in the discussion. There were a few subject that was approached during the presentation, which where staff were introduced to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the 2017 International Year of Sustainable Tourism Development which include tourism global impact and 5 specific goals for 2017,  and waste management.

Sukau Rainforest Lodge trained staff, increasing their awareness and daily commitment. Quality education is offered on a regular basis, not just in the environmental field, but in several areas of study.

2. UN Sustainable Development GOALS & 2017 IYSTD – Bilit Wing Board

UN Sustainable Development GOALS

3. SRL recycling & compost process update

Rearrangement of the recycling system and sale restart. Recycling and composting is compulsory in every place of Sukau Rainforest Lodge, including staff quarters. Each department is in charge of one place.

4. English classes

English language class

Every Monday, from 8pm to 9pm, an English class is conducted in staff quarters in order to provide a higher education and to meet the staff IDP goals.

5. No polystyrene from outside

When the staff visit a local market which also known as Tamu, they are not allowed to bring any polystyrene to the lodge and plastic bags are forbidden every Saturday. Reusable bags are available in every van and boat for the guides to carry the guests`packed lunch.

6. Monthly activity: Sustainability talk

On 16 & 17 of February, a presentation was conducted to SDK & SRL staff. The subject approached on that day was about SRL green policies & sustainable practices.

Prepared by: Filipa Gomes

Sukau Rainforest Lodge was recently featured in the October issue of Expatriate Lifestyle Magazine as one of the eight top tropical retreats in the country, and we couldn’t be anymore delighted!

The short and sweet write-up about our lodge touched about two native Sabahans in the 1990’s whom stepped in just in time to save the lush bio-diversity of Kinabatangan River and pioneered Sabah’s first ever ecotourism company and ecolodge. These two heroes happen to be our very own founder, Mr. Albert Teo and Borneo Eco Tours’ General Manager, Baton Bijamin.

Expatriate Lifestyle Magazine also had this to say about our lodge:
“As Malaysia’s sole entry in National Geographic’s Unique Lodges of the World collection, the Sukau Rainforest Lodge wholeheartedly fulfills the revered publication’s requirements of providing comfortable shelter while offering a meaningful connection to the local culture and landscape.”

At Sukau Rainforest Lodge, offering visitors a meaningful connection to the local culture and environment is our priority. We believe the connection you have with the local culture and nature itself is far more valuable than anything in the world.

You can get hold of the Expatriate Lifestyle Magazine at your nearest major bookstore newsstands.

Expatriate Lifestyle Magazine is Malaysia’s number one magazine and it has been around for almost 13 years dedicated to serve the huge Expat community in Malaysia. The magazine covers a wide topic ranging from travel, health, food and many more, so do check them out (click here).