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Singapore Tops Global Air Pollution Ranks Again, Rolls Out Haze Subsidies
Singapore again ranked as the world’s most polluted city on Monday, according to Swiss-based air quality monitor IQAir, as the fires on Borneo and Sumatra islands – intensified by a turbocharged El Ni…
Borneo's Fires Claim Habitat, But These Orangutans Get a Second Chance
Critically endangered orangutans rescued from wildfires that destroyed their habitat in Borneo have been released back into the wild. The apes were saved from intense fires that raged in August and Se…
Indonesia Finds Orangutans Saved from Wildfires a New Home
Indonesian authorities and conservation workers have successfully moved eight orangutans to a safe location after the endangered primates’ homes were destroyed by wildfires in the forests of Borneo…
Orangutans Rescued from Wildfire Devastation Return to Borneo Forest
Rescuers have released orangutans back into a Borneo forest after their habitats were threatened by intense wildfires over the summer. The apes were moved to safety during the fires and have now been …
Why Warm Welcomes Can’t Stop Malaysia’s Doctor Exodus from Borneo
On Facebook, public hospitals in Malaysia’s Bornean states have been rolling out “Selamat Datang” [welcome] banner posts to embrace medical staff reporting for duty. Tawau Hospital on Sabah’s east coa…
Injured Orangutan Rescued from Indonesia Wildfires Following Fast-Moving Developments
A young orangutan has been rescued from wildfires on Borneo Island in Indonesia. Stakeholders assess operational and strategic impacts following recent developments.
Indonesia: Baby Orangutan Saved from Borneo Wildfires As Habitat Destruction Escalates
A young orangutan has been rescued from wildfires in Borneo. Named Novita, the three- to four-year-old female was found clinging to a tree in Central Kalimantan on 26 September, with burns to her hand…
Spotting Pygmy Elephants, Eating UFO Tarts: Why Sandakan Should Be on Your Sabah Travel List
Not far from Singapore, this laid-back harbour town is the gateway to Borneo’s extraordinary wildlife – but stay awhile for its fascinating wartime history, fresh seafood and distinctive local eats. S…
Celebrity Race Across the World Confirms Star-studded Lineup for Epic Australian Adventure
The fourth series of Celebrity Race Across The World features a diverse range of stars, including Princess and Junior Andre, Jeff Stelling, Ella Eyre, and Sam Ryder. The contestants will embark on a g…
Women Fight Fires and Sexism in Indonesian Borneo
KETAPANG — Housework in the morning followed by several hours of firefighting: women in Indonesian Borneo risk life and limb to battle blazes making their communities sick, all while shouldering a sex…