KINABATANGAN: The Sabah Wildlife Department (SWD) and KOPEL Berhad have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen the conservation and sustainable management of Supu Cave in Pin Supu, Kinabatangan.
SWD director Mohd Soffian bin Abu Bakar said the agreement aimed to protect the white-nest swiftlet population, preserve its natural habitat and ensure sustainable harvesting of edible bird’s nests.
The MoU also seeks to promote scientific monitoring, conservation awareness, preservation of traditional Orang Sungai knowledge and sustainable income opportunities for the local community.
KOPEL chairman Abdul Sanih Nasri said the collaboration was expected to ensure the long-term sustainability of Supu Cave while supporting community development through ecotourism.
The MoU was signed at KOPEL Berhad in Batu Puteh on Oct 22.
