ANN/THE STAR – Weaving stands as one of the oldest enduring crafts, representing cultural heritage for numerous global communities. Within Malaysia, diverse weaving techniques such as cloth weaving, mat weaving, and basket weaving are prevalent among various ethnic groups. For Roziah Jalalid, Julitah Kulinting, and Lili Naming – all from different ethnic backgrounds of Bajau, […]
Kuala Lumpur: Lillie Logijin from Kg Nosoob Baru, Penampang, had been promoting Sabah is products since seven years ago after joining a KL-based NGO Borneo Street Kuala Lumpur.
Overfishing, pollution, coral bleaching, climate change the threats facing our ocean are daunting. But there are stories full of hope from coastal communities, the stewards of the ocean whose livelihoods depend on its health. Working to protect these natural resources and improve their livelihoods with the help of WWF, they are the heroes of the sea. Six of these ocean witnesses tell us why they are so committed to the sea and what it has brought to their lives. Ernestine Perline
Dedicated communicator
Ernestine Perline is a mother of four and president of the fishers’ association of Marohata in southwest Madagascar. With the support of WWF, Ernestine introduced sustainable fishing practices in her community. But the road to get there was rocky: in 2013 a number of fishermen started using illegal fishing methods and fish stocks suddenly decreased drastically.