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Kota Samarahan, 4th October 2018; In conjunction with World Animal Day celebrated worldwide on October 4th every year, the Institute of Biodiversity and Environmental Conservation (IBEC) University Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) is organizing the first ever Institute Open Day started today until tomorrow. The open day is held as part of UNIMAS year of research enculturation. The goals are to impart conservation message to public, offer skills to students, promote biodiversity as a science for conservation, research and ecotourism in Sarawak home to countless endemic species of plants and animals.
The launching was officiated by Deputy of Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation) Professor Dr Wan Hashim Wan Ibrahim on behalf of UNIMAS Vice Chancellor. It was witnessed by IBEC Director Professor Dr Gabriel Tonga Noweg, the Deans and Directors of UNIMAS, staff and students. Additionally, about 200 school students including teachers, Non-Governmental organization and other institutions also joined the launching ceremony this morning.
This two days event included wildlife talks, workshops, games with prizes, exhibitions of research products, sale of merchandise and lots more.