Kunak Water Front
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Khamis, 13 Januari 2011
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Tun Sakaran Marine Park
Semporna Islands Darwin Project (SIDP)
Community Action for Sustainable Use and Conservation of Coral Reefs".
Tun Sakaran Marine Park's project:
Objectives of the Semporna Islands Darwin Project:
to protect the area's natural features;
to promote economic development;
to develop sustainable resource use.
The Tun Sakaran Marine Park does not include Sipadan Island. They are actually quite far apart although they are both accessed from Semporna. The islands of the Tun Sakaran Marine park are only 20 kms off shore.
Tun Sakaran Marine Park is not a national park. It is a state park under the jurisdiction of Sabah rather than the Malaysian federal government. This means the management is under Sabah Parks Authority.
To protect fish stocks a zoning system is introduced : 1) no take zones, 2) general use zones and 3) preservation zones.
There are about 2,000 people on the eight islands of Tun Sakaran Marine Park which covers some 350 sq km, most of whom are fishermen and seaweed farmers. Therefore they are relying on the marine resources and use them in an unsustainable way such as destructive fishing practices in bombing and cyanide use.
When key areas are made off-limits to fishing, fish stocks will improve and spill over into adjacent areas where the fisherman can fish, so the benefits will be there for the fishermen to see.
Seaweed farming has great potential and can be developed into a livelihood for many.
The same is true for sea ranching activities such as giant clam farming and abalone breeding.
There is also a longer term plan for the local island communities to get more involved in the tourism industry with homestay programmes, employment as trekking guides and other ancillary roles.
Bajau Laut learning new fishing tricks
Kota Kinabalu will be the venue of a three-day symposium starting on Tuesday to discuss the status and management of coral reefs in Sabah. On the agenda will be the
Semporna Islands Darwin Project, an initiative involving local communities in coral reef conservation at the Tun Sakaran Marine Park in eastern Sabah.
The marine park is 350 square kilometres in size and comprises eight islands, the largest one being Bodgaya.
Close to half, or 163 square kilometres, is covered with reefs and studies have shown that reefs in the park extend from sea level to about 20 metres in depth in the western side and more than 50 metres deep in the eastern part.
The site is a global marine biodiversity hotspot as it has species diversity higher than any other site in Malaysia. There are a recorded 544 coral reef fish, 255 hard coral and 70 soft coral species. It is also home to the hawksbill and the green turtle.
SEMPORNA town gained worldwide popularity for its calm turquoise waters filled with natural wonders.
It is here that conservationists are working with local communities to tell them about alternative livelihoods, now that they live within a marine park.
Villagers concerned their loss of traditional fishing grounds and restrictions on fishing methods
This is by no means an easy task. For centuries the fishermen, in this Tun Sakaran Marine Park, have cast their nets to catch sought-after groupers for the live fish trade. They sell them for a few ringgit to traders in Semporna town.
Others have been actively involved in "fish blasting", destroying reefs in the process.
Fishermen have for generations dived into the waters to collect clams or harvest colourful corals which become decorative pieces on shelves.
But things are now changing. Under the three-year Semporna Islands Darwin Project (SIDP), the 2,000 villagers in Tun Sakaran Marine Park are introduced the seaweed farming and clam ranching as new sources of income.
The project is managed by the British-based Marine Conservation Society in collaboration with Sabah Parks. Their work is aided by a grant from the Darwin Initiative through funding from several international bodies, including the British Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Project leader Dr Elizabeth Wood, a scientist attached to the Marine Conservation Society, says more than half of villagers met were unaware they were living inside the boundaries of a marine park gazetted four years ago.
As a result of 15 years of hard work and lobbying efforts by the Sabah Parks, the Marine Conservation Society and WWF-Malaysia, the Tun Sakaran Marine Park was finally gazette as a protected marine area in 2005. Part of the larger Sulu-Sulawesi Marine Ecoregion (SSME) shared by Malaysia, Philippines and Indonesia, this 350 sq km park - the largest marine park in Sabah - promises to protect critical habitat and restore depleted wildlife populations.
The Semporna Islands Darwin Project (SIDP)
The Semporna Islands Darwin Project (SIDP) is an initiative involving local communities in coral reef conservation in the recently gazette Tun Sakaran Marine Park, Sabah, Malaysia.
The project is managed by the Marine Conservation Society in collaboration with Sabah Parks, and the aim is to protect the outstanding features and biodiversity of the site while promoting sustainable use of natural resources, economic development and traditional culture.
Other organizations involved in the programme include the Fisheries Department Sabah, Universiti Malaysia Sabah and WWF-Malaysia. The project has been grant-aided by the Darwin Initiative, through funding from the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and with additional support from the North of England Zoological Society, International Coral Reef Action Network (ICRAN), Lighthouse Foundation, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Wild Asia and Reef Conservation-UK.
Overview & Objectives for Semporna Islands Darwin Project 2005 -2008
Community Action for Sustainable Use and Conservation of Coral Reefs is a 3-year project (2005-2008) being implemented in the Tun Sakaran Marine Park (TSMP) in Sabah , Malaysia . It has been grant-aided by the Darwin Initiative through funding from the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and is managed by the Marine Conservation Society in collaboration with Sabah Parks. Others involved include the Sabah Fisheries Department, Universiti Malaysia Sabah and WWF-Malaysia.
The Darwin project takes forward recommendations made in the draft Management Plan for the TSMP, produced during the EC funded ‘Semporna Islands Project (1998-2001). The short name for the current programme is the ‘Semporna Islands Darwin Project’ (SIDP), in acknowledgement of the close links with the Phase 1 work.
The TSMP presents a new challenge because it is the first marine protected area in Malaysia where local people live within the park boundaries, use the resources and own some of the land. This calls for a different and collaborative approach to management if the objectives for the site are to be achieved. The other main challenge is to tackle the legacy of many years of unregulated, and in some cases, destructive fishing and to encourage alternative livelihoods which take pressure off the reefs.
The Darwin Project runs for three years, but the aim is that its legacy will last for very much longer and will be of value in a wider context than the TSMP. The main purpose of the project is to protect coral reef biodiversity and establish a programme for sustainable use of reef resources within the Tun Sakaran Marine Park . The project slogan ‘Our Park, Our Responsibility’ reflects the community approach to management that is essential if the Park is to be a success. For further information go to ‘ Community Activities’.
Specific objectives of SIDP are as follows:
- To establish Biodiversity Conservation (no-take) Zones, with enforcement measures operating
Establishment of Biodiversity Conservation Zones (Sanctuary or No-take Zones) was recommended in the TSMP Management Plan as the most effective way of promoting recovery of exploited species and ensuring long-term conservation aims. In a survey conducted by MCS and Sabah Parks in 2004, over 90% of fishers who use the TSMP said that they agreed with the concept of no-take zones. The most difficult tasks remain – to agree where the BCZs should be located, the timescale for introducing the zones and the most effective ways of ensuring compliance with no-fishing regulations. For further information go to ‘ Zoning Plan and Conservation of Biodiversity’.
- To identify marine species and habitats ‘at risk’ and introduce protection measures
Marine biodiversity within the TSMP is exceptionally high, and of regional as well as local importance. Marine and coastal habitats include mangroves, sea grass beds, lagoons, fringing, patch and bank reefs and open water. The site supports a greater diversity of marine species than recorded elsewhere in Malaysia , with over 600 species of fish, 250 species of coral and 130 species of sponge. Some of the habitats and species are particularly vulnerable and/or significant and require special conservation measures so that their long-term survival can be assured. For further information go to ‘Protected Species and Habitats’.
- To develop and introduce strategies for marine resource use under permit
Use of marine resources over many years has caused stocks of fish and other edible species on the reefs around Semporna to fall to very low levels, and has drastically reduced populations of mature individuals. Destructive fishing methods such as fish blasting have added to the problem. The Darwin project is addressing these problems and producing a strategy designed to ensure sustainable use. For further information go to ‘ Resource Use’.
- To develop a fully operational Mariculture and Sea Ranching Programme
Establishment of a mariculture and sea ranching programme was recommended in the TSMP Management Plan as one way of addressing the problems of over-harvesting and lack of job opportunities. This programme will provide alternative livelihoods and reduce pressure on reef resources by training local people to grow and market species such as giant clams and abalone for food, as ‘seed’ stock and/or to replenish the reefs. For further information go to ‘Alternative Livelihoods’.
- To establish a Reef Biodiversity Monitoring Programme
The aim of the monitoring programme is to track the condition of the reef and the abundance, distribution and health of reef flora and fauna. It is vital to collect this information, so that changes in reef condition can be detected, and the effectiveness of management strategies (such as the introduction of BCZs) can be judged. The data obtained will help to indicate whether the actions being taken to protect biodiversity are effective or need to be modified. For further information go to ‘Reef Monitoring’.
- To establish a Socio-economic Monitoring Programme
One of the aims of the project is to promote job diversification and the opportunity for people to make a more secure living through alternative livelihoods. The socio-economic monitoring programme will document if and how people’s incomes, life-styles, needs and aspirations change as a result of project activities. Feedback from the programme will help to monitor success and guide future actions and developments. For further information go to ‘ Socio-economic Profile’.
- To develop and install an Interactive Environmental Management and Information Planning System (EMIPS) for the Park
EMIPS is a map-based computer database/management system that will provide a logical and organized system in which biological, physical, socio-economic and other features of the area will be stored and linked together. The system can be easily interrogated and updated and will help to inform and guide Sabah Parks on the management of the site. For further information go to ‘ Environmental Management Planning System’.
- To promote public awareness of, and involvement in, conservation and management issues
Environmental awareness and education activities are playing an essential role in all aspects of the project. The aim is to promote understanding of the natural features, resources and human interactions at the site, as well as the project aims and activities. Another objective is to ensure that all those who use or visit the TSMP are aware of regulations that are introduced and the reasons why they are necessary. For further information go to ‘ Community Activities’.
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Places of Interest in
LAHAD DATU
| Tawau | Semporna | Kunak | Lahad Datu |
updated on 3rd October 2010
| Sandakan | Balung | Kota Kinabatangan | Miri | Sibu | Tawau | Semporna | Kunak | Lahad Datu | Kuching | Kota Kinabalu | Labuan | Kuala Lumpur | Johor Bahru | Chiang Mai | Pai | Bandar Seri Begawan | |
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  | Sukau Village by the lower Kinabatangan River Sukau is south of Sandakan over a long dusty sand road, with lots and lots of bumps in it for about 30 kilometres Greenview is closer to town (1.5km), though the prices are a bit higher. Sukau B&B is about 2.5 km further from town and is a bit less $ and all shared bath Rm30.00 per person. Sukau Bed & Breakfast Guesthouse is the last guesthouse along the road Sukau road; the road ends here, beyond it the forest begins. Built high on stilts over the river, 1km east of the Sukau village, this friendly guesthouse is one of the last places to flood when the river rises. It's also one of the last places to sell accommodation only. It can arrange boats and transfers on request.
Road condition to Sukau. The road into Sukau has been upgraded from gravel to tar in 2008 Where is the lower Kinabatangan and Sukau? How to get there? Sukau is one of the villages along the river accessible by road. Sukau is the gateway to the amazing nature of Kinabatangan. From Sandakan, take a drive for 2 hour to reach the village of Sukau . The last 1 hour driving is on a stretch of gravel road which is currently being tarred. |
Darvel Bay Plaza Purchasing power of the middle class in Lahad Datu is strong. Sabah Urban Development Corporation (SUDC) aims to turn Lahad Datu into a vibrant town with modern shopping facilities through Darvel Bay Plaza on a five-acre site as part and parcel of the Darvel Bay Commercial Centre development, with financial assistance from Sabah Credit Corporation (SCC). Ready for business in mid 2010, this largest shopping complex in Lahad Datu will introduce a brand new shopping experience, offering an interesting mix of retail, supermarket, food court, homewares, IT, high fashion and modern cafes - all under one roof. The development of Darvel Bay Plaza is timely and in line with Sabah government effort to have sustainable economic growth in Sabah. Darvel Bay Plaza will complement the commercial, industrial and other economic-based activities in Lahad Datu and its surrounding neighbours. The development of Darvel Bay Plaza is considered timely and in line with the strong macro-economic outlook for Lahad Datu. The Palm Oil Industrial Cluster (POIC) Lahad Datu project that is currently undergoing rapid development will be generating more opportunities like employment and so on, which will increase the purchasing power of locals. Lahad Datu is one of Sabah's main ports and entry points for traders and tourists going in and out daily between here and the Philippines. Darvel Bay Plaza has a gross development value of about RM170million with a total floor area of 600,000 square feet and a retail area of 250,000 square feet. Some 12,487 square feet of the area has been allocated for the central atrium. The shopping complex has two storeys of retail spaces and ample parking areas with 645 bays of car park. About 30 per cent of the shop lots have already been taken. Besides Darvel Bay Plaza, SUDC also has other projects throughout the State and some of these completed projects include the Tawau Light Industrial Estate, Kuhara Court Condominium, Marina Court Condominium, Lok Kawi Heights, Sandakan Industrial Estate, Lahad Datu Industrial Estate, Keningau Industrial Area, Asia City Complexes and many more since its inception in 1973. Eastern Plaza Shopping Complex and Kuhara Hotel project in Tawau are completed in 2008. |
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| Lahad Datu is a town and district located in Tawau Division, in the east of Sabah, eastern Malaysia. It occupies the peninsula on the north side of Darvel Bay. The population of Lahad Datu District was estimated to be around 118,000 in 1991 and 156,059 in the 2000 census. Lahad Datu is surrounded by stretches of cocoa and oil palm plantations. The town has an airport for domestic flights. |
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| Lahad Datu is also the base of Borneo Child Aid Society (Locally Humana Child Aid Society Sabah) which provides education for more than 5000 children of plantation workers and others without access to basic education. |
| Room Type : Airconditioned 1 Rm 45.00 | TABIN LOGDE MDLD 3688, Tingkat 1, Jalan Urusetia Kecil, Peti Surat 60447, 91114 Lahad Datu, Sabah. Tel: 089-889552 |
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| HOTEL OCEAN 089-888852 Single Bed Rm 42.00 Double Bed Rm 50.00 |
 | Hotel in Lahad Datu : Hotel Lahad Datu - 089-883100 Most hotels in Lahad Daru can arrange city tour of Lahad Datu or refer you to a tour agent who can take you to where you want to go. |
| HOTEL PERDANA Next to Sheong Huat Tyres shop. Third block from KFC. In front Post Office. |  |
MDLD 4578, Level 4 & 5, Lahad Datu Centre Point, Jalan Kastam Lama, Lahad Datu, Sabah Telephone : 089-881000, 089-866649 Fax: 089-887000 |
...developing into a Small-Medium City...
Batu Tulug Archaeological Museum Batu Tulug Cave
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| CHINESE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SINGER SHOP LAHAD DATU HOTEL |  |
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Gomantong Caves  | Home to over one million swiftlets. The swiftlets' nest are collected for the famous Chinese Delicacy, bird's nest soup, and fetch a good price locally and abroad. Twice a year, in the caves men can be seen scaling bamboo ladders to heights of about 90m to collect this delicacy off the cave walls. The swiftlets’ neighbors are bats, more than a million of them, living above an enormous guano pile. The sighting of bats, swiftlets, birds and butterflies is virtually guaranteed, with the occasional bonus of small mammals, including orang utan. Harvesting of the nests is a spectacular and dangerous operations which is only carried out twice per year, usually around March to April and August to September. To find out the exact harvesting times you need to contact the Wildlife Department at 6089-666550 for more details. Two varieties of swiftlets make edible birth nests. Good quality birds nests can fetch more than US$ 1000 per kilo! Although the visit is more spectacular during nest collection seasons, the lime stone cave is most impressive all year round with sightings of animals and insects. The Gomantong limestone caves are the source for the swiflets' nests that the soup is made of. These caves are 5 km south from the road leading to Sukau. The caves are a good 20 km from the main highway. Visitors may go in, but many do not as the whole place buzzes with insects. The limestone Gomantong Caves are 45 minutes from Sandakan, and are the world’s biggest bird’s nest caves. Expert skill is involved as the harvesters ascend the bamboo ladder to collect the precious nest of the swiftlet bird, which are used for bird’s-nest soup. |
| Danum Valley One of the last remaining reserves of primary lowland rainforest, this 438 sq. km. area is said to have the world's most complex eco-system. Home to over 275 bird species, numerous reptiles, amphibians, fishes, and insects, its uniqueness lies in the dipterocarp forests covering over 90% of the area, a haven for various indigenous plant species and over 110 mammals, including the rare Sumatran rhino, clouded leopard, orang utan and proboscis monkeys. An untouched paradise in the heart of the natural world, it is located 80 km. inland from Lahad Datu. A journey by car takes 2 hours but permits have to be obtained beforehand. A better alternative would be to arrange for transport with local tour agents. Overnight stays are advised to better appreciate the variety of wildlife. Viewing platforms and the 27-metre high tree-top canopy walkway give a majestic view of the forest and is perfect for bird-watching. Engage an experienced guide to lead you on a night drive in search of nocturnal creatures or to trek over the 50 km. of hiking trail through forest habitats. A nominal fee that contributes toward conservation activities is charged upon entrance to Danum Valley. Contact: Borneo Nature Tours Sdn Bhd Tel: 089-880 207 / 880 206 Fax: 089-885 051 E-mail: ijl@po.jaring.my Road condition : 1st part Good. 2nd part gravel road |
Palm City Centre, Lahad Datu town centre,
Lahad Datu is basically a planters' town, surrounded by miles of cocoa and oil palm plantations. It is also the gateway to the virgin rainforests of the renowned Danum Valley Conservation Area, the Tabin Wildlife Reserve in the east and Madai Caves further south. Lahad Datu is used as a stopover town for most international travellers. There is no real tourist industry in the town. Because of the local oil palm industries is booming, a few international style hotels is growing up. Hotel with international standard are Asia Hotel, Executive Hotel , Grace Hotel and the newest De Leon Hotel. They are all in the same town centre area within walking distance to eachother. Asia Hotel has the advantage of being close to the bus station. A settlement is said to have existed here as early as the 15th century as excavations have unearthed potteries confirming contact with the imperial dynasties of China. Just east of Lahad Datu, lies the village of Tunku, which achieved notoriety as the base of Illanum pirates and slave traders in the 19th century. In August 2000, Eco-Challenge Sabah 2000, the world's toughest adventure race, covered areas like Silam, Danum Valley and Madai. Hundreds of international media and professional support teams from all over the world converged at Lahad Datu, the gateway to pristine rainforests wonders that has wowed many a celebrity and royalty. The Tabin Wildlife Reserve occupies a large part of the peninsula forming the northern arm of Darvel Bay. Large mammals such as the endangered rhinoceros, elephants and wild oxes still roam about freely here. Tabin has several intriguing mud volcanoes that provide mineral salts for the wild animals. Efforts are being made to provide some basic facilities for visitors at these popular look-out spots.
Gomantong Caves Described by WWF as "the best managed edible birds' nest cave in the world", Gomantong Caves has been the focus for birds' nests for centuries. Historical records have traced it as a source of this precious delicacy to the Chinese Emperor centuries ago. Gomantong Hill is the largest limestone outcrop in the lower Kinabatangan area, and contains at least nine caves. For centuries, the Gomantong Caves have been renowned for the valuable edible birds' nests made by two of the four species swiftlets that roost in the caves. During the harvesting month visitors may be able to witness the birds' nest collectors action. This is an age-old tradition and the trade history of bird nest spans several hundreds of years. |
Kinabatangan River It is said that the Chinese Imperial merchants sailed up Kinabatangan River in search of the precious bird's nests. Its floodplain is one of the most exceptional areas in Malaysia. Influenced by the tides of the Sulu Sea and rainfall in the interior, the lower part of the river plain floods regularly. Thus over the centuries, 5 distinct habitats have evolved, waterlogged and dry forests, saline and freshwater swamps and limestone forests, each contributing towards some of the most diverse concentrations of wildlife in Borneo. Kinabatangan River starts deep in the heart of southwestern Sabah, where trickles spilling down from the watersheds of Trus Madi and the Maliau Basin merge with countless other rivulets to form small streams. These streams grow into the Kuamut and Milian rivers, always moving steadily to the northeast, then merge into one large river, by now the color of kopi susu or milky coffee from silt washed off the sides of the steep slopes down which it flows. The volume of water increases and picks up speed as it moves ever onwards, finally threading through coastal mangroves and spilling out into the Sulu Sea. This is the Kinabatangan, at 560 km, Sabah's longest river and the second longest in all of Malaysia. Each year, the lashing rains of the northeast monsoon cause the river to swell rapidly. Unable to disgorge into the sea quickly enough, the river frequently overflows its banks and spreads across the flat land of its lower reaches, creating a huge floodplain. The lower Kinabatangan teems with both animal and plant life, making it the best area for viewing wildlife, not just in Sabah but in all of Southeast Asia. The conservation of the Kinabatangan is vital, not only in terms of saving Sabah's wildlife but for the indigenous Orang Sungei whose lives depend on the river, and for safeguarding the region's fresh water supply. In order to protect this priceless heritage for all, the 26,000-hectare Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary was declared Malaysia's first Gift to the Earth in 1999. In 2001, the Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary was gazetted as a Bird Sanctuary, and work to gazette the area as a permanent wildlife sanctuary is currently underway. |
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