Zygogynum
New Species from Sarawak
A new species of Zygogynum thought to occur only on the eastern side of the Wallace line, has been discovered in Sarawak. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12225-022-10041-4
Tiger Leeches
Soil moisture is the main feature governing the locations of leeches. Tiger leeches were found in lower elevations, while Brown leeches were present in greater numbers in higher areas. Tiger leeches also had a narrower band of distribution in low-lying wet soil. DOI: 10.1111/btp.13146
Woody Climbers
The dissochaeteaeare a group of plants whose roots are in the soil but use trees to climb up towards the sun. Some also move along the ground. The tribe originated from a South American ancestor during the late Eocene (56-34 million years ago). Borneo is an ancestor to those species that spread north to India and east to New Guinea. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-99742-7_16
Native Law in Sabah
This paper discusses the evolution of native law in the State of Sabah since colonial times and analyses the development of customary law as one of the sources of law in the Malaysian legal system. DOI: 10.47405/mjssh.v6i11.1138
Landslide
A landslide hazard map of Lawas Sarawak has been composed. doi:10.1088/1755-1315/1064/1/012031
Flying Fox
This study identified potential habitats in Limbang, Sarawak and informed potential distribution based on dispersal and interview surveys. Here, biological surveys were combined with interviews of local communities in Limbang Mangrove National Park (LMNP), Sarawak, to illustrate the distribution and the communities’ perception of the protected and endangered flying fox (Pteropus vampyrus).( The Distribution and Community’s Perception of Flying Fox)
Spiders
Four new spiders have been made known to science. Two were from Sarawak. https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5169.1.1
Black Pepper Study
This study notes the growth of black pepper plants at different elevations. doi:10.1088/1755-1315/1064/1/012001
Geology
Twelve stations around Borneo have revealed Borneo is covered by a sedimentary layer 1-3 km thick. The crust varied from between 26-36 km thick. The low-velocity zone of Borneo may be associated with tectonic evolution. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11600-022-00870-z
Alabio Ducks
The ducks in Kalimantan were subjected to different salinities of water. There was no difference in egg production.doi: 10.5455/javar.2022.i589
Ginger
This study presents the complete lifecycle of this herb. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjb.v51i2.60429
Beetles
Four new species of Tenebrionidae: Gnathidiini, two from Sarawak, have been identified. DOI: 10.11646/ZOOTAXA.5168.4.7
Orchid
This Sarawak orchid, Coelogyne squamulosa, is illustrated from a specimen flowering in cultivation. The history of its discovery and rediscovery in Borneo and its ecology are described. Related species are discussed, and a detailed description of C. squamulosa is given. Doi 10.1111/curt.12447
Coffee
Two coffees from Java were introduced in the 1980s to Kalimantan. They have developed their own unique taste because they are grown in peat soil. Robuta beans are smaller, while Liberica is larger. An interesting read! DOI: 10.35898/ghmj-51590
Flood in Sabah
The mapping of the flood in Beaufort Sabah in May 2021 has been completed. DOI: 10.35898/ghmj-51590
Elephants in Sabah
This study identified the entire range of 14 (11 males and 3 females) GPS-collared elephants over a ten-year period. They seemed to like oil palm estates best. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-16630-4
Bintulu Fishermen
The longer you have been fishing, the more money you will make, is the results of this survey. : https://doi.org/10.47405/mjssh.v7i7.1607
Mania and bi polar disorder
Trying to figure out how much of a drug (in this case, it was valporic acid) to give to patients to control this psychological problem is discussed. Sarawak Journal of Pharmacy (2022), volume 8, issue 1, pages 19-30
Lichens food for Caterpillars
Caterpillars which form moths (like the Black Witch Moth)
the main diet is lichens. This report compares Borneo caterpillars eating habits with Japanese ones. https://doi.org/10.1111/ens.12519
Mud Snakes
A Mud snake found in the leaf litter at the Matang Wildlife Centre in Sarawak was discovered to be the fourth record of a species from Borneo. The snakes looked the same as others, but genetic analysis showed them to be different. doi: 10.24272/j.issn.2095-8137.2022.083
Ajat Dance
The Ajat (meaning to jump on the spot) dance was an integral part of the Iban headhunting victory celebrations. Now it is performed during Gawai rice festivals and for tourists. This thesis proposes digital methods to save this art form. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/233171/1/Sze%20Joon_Jong_Thesis.pdf
New Issue
A new issue of NGINGAT, the magazine of the Tun Jugah Foundation( Iban) is out.
Gecko Rediscovered
A gecko thought to live in the high canopy of Sarawak has been rediscovered. Only one specimen was found in 2008. Lambir Hills National Park was the place where multiple specimens of Gekko (Rhacogekko) sorok were found. https://doi.org/10.1670/21-043
Poverty in Sarawak
Sabah state recorded the highest income poverty rates, which are11.0 per cent, followed by Sarawak (9.0 per cent). Sabah and Sarawak’s highest poverty rate is attributed to several factors, such as lack of infrastructure, foreigners’ presence, and inaccessibility to the interior. Poverty in Sarawak is highly associated with inadequate access to social amenities, including healthcare, nutrition, housing, water supply, and sanitation. Rural poverty incidents is remained higher compared to the poverty in urban areas. https://doi.org/10.33736/ijbs.4831.2022
Nusantara
Indonesia’s new capital in Borneo is expected to increase coal use for building and manufacturing. https://news.mongabay.com/2022/08
Sabah Corruption
(i) Sabah decided to use voluntary international standards in plantings, while the other Malaysian states did not; (ii) they decided to protect more forest compared to national and international targets; and (iii) Sabah is an early mover as the state is one of the first in the world to adopt the negative impact of palm oil. But intention needs to be followed by implementation, and this is where the state falls short. The policies in Sabah were not fully implemented because of the patronage system where the more powerful actors used their power to continue with business-as-usual activities, there is frequent political turnover in Sabah, and the state faced difficulty in meeting international standards. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.landusepol.2022.106308
Early Man
A new study has shown indigenous populations in Southeast Asia are genetically closely connected to the east Asian population. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-17884-8
Peat lands
A geological review which includes Borneo is available. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.earscirev.2022.104149
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