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Plans underway to build world's first gibbon rehab centre in Sabah

11 days ago

KOTA KINABALU: The Gibbon Conservation Society (GCS) is planning to build the world's first education cum eco-tourism rehabilitation centre for gibbons in Sabah. GCS president Mariani Ramli said the construction of the green sustainable centre is estimated to cost between RM10 to RM15 million. The centre will be sited on a 20ha piece of land in Kampung Kiau, Kota Belud, and will feature a clinic, rehabilitation site, interactive area for visitors and an eco station to carry out composting activities, she said.