Stunning biodiversity? Check. Amazing species of wildlife? Check. Coral reefs with thriving marine ecosystems? Check. . . Trash everywhere? Well, check that too. Sabah has long been beset by excessive amounts of unsightly trash strewn all around the scenic state from roads to forest paths and from beaches to river…

A world-renowned hotspot of biodiversity, Sabah on the island of Borneo is one of the most popular tourism destinations in Malaysia – justifiably so. It’s famous for its natural parks, its stunning beaches and its orangutan rehabilitation centers. Too bad then that most visitors invariably come face to face with…