Food & Lifestyle news in Sepilok Sandakan Sabah
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Julita: Women's empowerment must reach rural and vulnerable groups
Sabah's Women, Health and People's Wellbeing Minister Datuk Julita Majungki called for broader women's empowerment efforts at the Persona Wanita Carnival in Sandakan on Saturday. She said community development must include vulnerable groups and that assistance should be delivered more coordinated through welfare, health and local agencies.
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Borneo Bird Run returns to Sepilok on Nov 8 after seven years
The Borneo Bird Run will return to the Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC) in Sepilok on November 8 after a seven-year hiatus. The fourth edition offers a 12km trail run and a 2km fun run, with online registration open until September 30.
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Fruiting season, not haze, keeps Sepilok orang utan from feeding platform
A check at the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre in Sandakan found operations normal despite the haze, with fewer orang utan appearing at the feeding platform. A ranger said the main reason is the fruiting season inside the forest, which provides abundant food, not the hazy weather. Visitors still saw a mother orang utan with her baby near the walkway.
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Sepilok Jazz 2026 draws 3,000 to Sandakan rainforest venue
About 3,000 people attended the two-night Sepilok Jazz 2026 festival at the Rainforest Discovery Centre in Sandakan, Sabah, from Friday. The event featured 18 bands and over 100 musicians, including Shila Amzah and Jeremy Monteiro, and has grown steadily since its 2022 debut.
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Sepilok Jazz in Sandakan blends music with turtle conservation mission
Sepilok Jazz was held on September 4 and 5 at the Rainforest Discovery Centre in Sepilok, Sandakan. The event used jazz music as a medium to promote the conservation of turtles at Pulau Libaran. Proceeds from ticket sales will go towards turtle conservation programs on the island.
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Sandakan assemblyman urges state to build shelter for homeless
Karamunting Assemblyman Alex Wong has called on the Sabah state government to consider building a shelter for homeless people in Sandakan. He made the call after a ground visit where traders and residents complained about the homeless disturbing business areas. Wong argued that simply moving homeless people on does not solve the problem.
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Better lighting at recreational areas urged
Sandakan residents, especially runners and fitness enthusiasts, are urging authorities to improve lighting at the Sandakan Sports Complex and Ujana Elopura Park to make them safer for evening exercise. They also request accessible public toilets and believe better facilities could support local stall operators and encourage a more active lifestyle.