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Daily Express
08-05-2025
- General
- Daily Express
NGO's RM14 million boost for orangutans
Published on: Thursday, May 08, 2025 Published on: Thu, May 08, 2025 By: Winnie Kasmir Text Size: Some of the staff of Orangutan Appeal UK who work at Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre supporting Sabah Wildlife Department. SANDAKAN: Orangutan Appeal UK is marked its 25th anniversary with a special celebration in Sepilok, a place that has been at the heart of its work to support orangutan conservation, since its establishment in 2000. The event, took place at Sepilok Hall on the 30th of April and brought together guests including Sylvester Saimin representing Pengarah Sabah Wildlife Department, members and their families of the Sepilok community, and other local conservation organisations to celebrate shared achievements and give thanks to everyone who has helped them over the past quarter century. Since 2000, Orangutan Appeal UK has been honoured to support Sabah Wildlife Department in their vital efforts to conserve the critically endangered orangutan. Through funding contributions of over RM14 million, Orangutan Appeal UK has helped ensure the welfare and conservation of orangutans both in rehabilitation and the wild. Education is at the heart of the charity's mission, through their outreach and education initiatives they help to encourage a deeper understanding of orangutans, their conservation and their critical role in the eco system. The charity employs 13 local staff at the world renowned Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre supporting Sabah Wildlife Department in key projects that contribute to the care, rehabilitation and reintroduction of orphaned, injured and displaced orangutans. As the charity celebrates this milestone, it also looks to the future. The threats facing orangutans are far from over, but with continued collaboration, public support and local commitment, there is hope. Orangutan Appeal UK remains dedicated to working alongside the Sabah Wildlife Department and the people of Sabah to protect one of the region's most iconic and endangered species. For more information about Orangutan Appeal UK and its work in Sabah, visit * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Borneo Post
03-05-2025
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- Borneo Post
Orangutan Appeal UK celebrates 25 years of conservation efforts in Sabah
Guests at the celebration to mark Orangutan Appeal UK's 25th anniversary in Sepilok. KOTA KINABALU (May 3): Orangutan Appeal UK marked its 25th anniversary with a special celebration in Sepilok, a place that has been at the heart of its work to support orangutan conservation, since its establishment in 2000. The event, took place at Sepilok Hall on April 30 and brought together guests including Sylvester Saimin representing the Sabah Wildlife Department director, members and their families of the Sepilok community, and other local conservation organisations to celebrate shared achievements and give thanks to everyone who has helped them over the past quarter century. Since 2000, Orangutan Appeal UK has been honoured to support the Sabah Wildlife Department in their vital efforts to conserve the critically endangered orangutan. Through funding contributions of over RM14 million, Orangutan Appeal UK has helped ensure the welfare and conservation of orangutans both in rehabilitation and the wild. Education is at the heart of the charity's mission, through their outreach and education initiatives they help to encourage a deeper understanding of orangutans, their conservation and their critical role in the eco system. The charity employs 13 local staff at the world renowed Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre supporting the Sabah Wildlife Department in key projects that contribute to the care, rehabilitation and reintroduction of orphaned, injured and displaced orangutans. As the charity celebrates this milestone, it also looks to the future. The threats facing orangutans are far from over, but with continued collaboration, public support and local commitment, there is hope. Orangutan Appeal UK remains dedicated to working alongside the Sabah Wildlife Department and the people of Sabah to protect one of the region's most iconic and endangered species. For more information about Orangutan Appeal UK and its work in Sabah, visit
