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on November 02, 2017

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11 beauties learn about zero-waste lifestyle, homemade skincare products

Eleven beauties from different states in Malaysia learned the meaning of "zero waste" lifestyle from Upcycled Shack founder Tressie Yap (sixth right) as part of their journey to be crowned as Miss EARTH Malaysia this Friday.(NSTP/EDMUND SAMUNTING) By Olivia Miwil - September 2, 2019 @ 5:35pm KOTA KINABALU: Eleven beauty pageant finalists learnt about the zero-waste lifestyle on their journey to be crowned as Miss EARTH Malaysia this Friday. Upcycled Shack founder Tressie Yap, who is an architect and a designer championing the cause of “turning trash into treasure”, held a half-day “Zero Waste” training programme with the hope that the beauties can share the knowledge with more people. “Today, the contestants learnt about the trash system in the country; what items are recyclable or non-recyclable, and how to put the theory into practical lifestyle. “We advised them to refuse and reuse by upcycling them into creative items. “For some, it was an eye opener. I ...

Marine biologist-turned-up-cycling artist working to raise awareness on wildlife

KOTA KINABALU, DEC 7, 2024: A resort at Tanjung Aru near here has adopted 12 life-sized wildlife sculptures including a three-feet whale shark to be displayed for three months. The resort also works with influencers to spread more awareness about the wildlife. Photo by Olivia Miwil KOTA KINABALU: Japson Wong, a marine biologist-turned-up-cycling artist, is now collaborating with more entities to raise awareness about wildlife. During the Covid-19 pandemic, he curated several life-sized sculptures of wildlife species, including a three-foot-long whale shark. These sculptures have been showcased in public exhibitions, including at the Wonders of Wilderness (WOW 1.0) Sabah Art Gallery Art Space here and the Tanjung Aru Marine Ecosystem Centre (Tame). “Those sculptures are impactful in educating people. It’s different when you simply tell them a whale shark is three feet long versus showing them a life-sized sculpture that conveys how massive they are in the sea. “By seein...

One of only two Msians ever to descend Kinabalu's 'devil's cauldron' tells his story

By Olivia Miwil - November 2, 2024 @ 10:12am Sabah Parks honorary ranger Martin Moguring was one of the two Malaysians who contributed to the first success descent to deadly Low's Gully in Malaysian- British expedition 1998. - NSTP/ Olivia Miwil RANAU: During Sabah Parks' Appreciation Night earlier this year, Martin Moguring was among the retirees honoured for 42 years of dedicated service. However, many people might not know about Martin's extraordinary story in his line of duty. The honorary ranger is only one of two Malaysians who have ever completed the first full descent into the treacherous and awe-inspiring Low's Gully 26 years ago. The 1,800m-deep gully beside Mount Kinabalu was described by its namesake, British explorer Sir Hugh Low as "a horrible abyss, a devil's cauldron of unimaginable depth." This natural chasm, known locally as "Miniangkap," is a daunting gorge flanked by towering cliffs, reaching depths comparable to the height...

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