One of Malaysia’s greatest natural assets is its world-renowned wildlife. That, though, is not always immediately apparent from the way native animals are treated and protected. The country boasts scores of national parks and protected forests, large and small, but much more work is needed to provide truly sage and…

Score another victory up for sun bear conservationism. After a months-long campaign, animal rights activists in Sabah have finally managed to rescue two captive bears from their bare confines at a  mini zoo inside a hot spring near the town of Tawau in Borneo. The animals, malnourished and visibly distressed,…