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Mapping Sabah's grassroots innovations to inclusive and sustainable futures
Published on: Monday, July 14, 2025 Published on: Mon, Jul 14, 2025 By: Paul Canigea, Anita Limjoon, Fiona V Loijon Text Size: The Institute for Development Studies Sabah (IDS), Sabah Techpreneur Association (Sata) and Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) launched a research project to map grassroots innovations across the state to explore this potential. THE demand for innovation is global, and particularly in the context of sustainable development goals. Grassroots innovation is becoming a powerful tool in tackling local challenges across Southeast Asia. In countries like India, innovation ecosystems have grown significantly and in 2023 alone over 75,000 patents were granted. Vietnam and Thailand are also investing in rural innovations which promote sustainability, for example, solar energy projects which provide reliable power to local communities. For instance, Thailand has built solar microgrids in rural areas, allowing villages to produce and control their own electricity. Small scale hydropower projects have been deployed in remote areas in Indonesia to supply renewable energy to support local economies. These examples show how improved infrastructure can support community driven solutions that can promote both economic growth and environmental sustainability. Sabah's role is unique in this regional context. Subscribe or LOG IN to access this article. Support Independant Journalism Subscribe to Daily Express Malaysia Access to DE E-Paper Access to DE E-Paper Exclusive News Exclusive News Invites to special events Invites to special events Giveaways & Rewards 1-Year Most Popular (Income Tax Deductible) Explore Plans Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
16-06-2025
- Science
- Daily Express
Whispers in stone: Legends of Sabah's megalithic heritage
Published on: Monday, June 16, 2025 Published on: Mon, Jun 16, 2025 By: Fiona V Loijin, Anita Limjoon, Paul Canigea Text Size: Building on the momentum of these initial efforts, IDS is also preparing to undertake further studies in several more districts across Sabah where megaliths have been identified, expanding the work of documentation and cultural preservation. IMAGINE A land where stones are more than silent objects. They are guardians of ancient memory, keepers of stories that predate written history. In Sabah, megalithic stones rise solemnly from the earth, each one steeped in myth, mystery, and cultural reverence. These are not merely geological artefacts. They are storytellers shaped by generations of human experience, embodying the deep spiritual and communal values of the people who live among them. Advertisement Driven by a profound cultural curiosity, an ambitious research initiative was launched by the Institute for Development Studies (Sabah) in collaboration with Universiti Malaysia Sabah. Two major studies, titled Kajian Pemetaan Jejak Warisan Batu Megalitik Menggunakan GIS di Long Pasia untuk Pelancongan and Kajian Pemetaan Batu Megalitik Menggunakan GIS di Penampang, brought together a diverse team of researchers committed to uncovering and mapping Sabah's megalithic heritage. Subscribe or LOG IN to access this article. Support Independant Journalism Subscribe to Daily Express Malaysia Access to DE E-Paper Access to DE E-Paper Exclusive News Exclusive News Invites to special events Invites to special events Giveaways & Rewards 1-Year Most Popular (Income Tax Deductible) Explore Plans Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
