Tuaran resort takes part in beach clean-up
KOTA KINABALU: Joining thousands of others across the globe, on the world’s largest single-day volunteer event for oceans, Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort and Spa in partnership with Reef Check Malaysia took part in a beach cleanup exercise.
Held at Pantai Dalit in conjunction with the International Coastal Clean-Up Day, this initiative marked the commitment the resort has for playing a role in protecting the natural environment of Sabah.
Every year, millions of people around the world gather to collect waste along beaches. They also create a record of types of waste, which offers an opportunity to tackle the evergrowing problem of marine debris.
Closely adhering to the Covid19 SOPs, about 50 Rasa Ria volunteers, including the Tuaran Municipal Council, community members from Kampung Terayong and guests of the resort enthusiastically supported this programme for marine debris reduction and ocean conservation.
A total of 633 kg of waste was collected by the team. Various kinds of waste products formed a part of the coastal debris collected, however, plastic bottles were found to be the largest contributor with over 150 pieces collected.
“Rasa Ria is always ready to be part of initiatives that help champion the cause of the environment.
“I believe it is in our DNA to protect the natural heritage of Sabah and we are delighted to partner Reef Check Malaysia, who have been conducting beach clean-ups on a wider scale for several years now,” said Fiona Hagan, the general manager of Rasa Ria.
“Even with the challenges posed by the pandemic, they remain resolute in supporting this great global programme.
“We are grateful for the support from the local authorities and communities in Tuaran as well as from our guests and staff.
“Beach cleanups have been a part of the resort’s culture for over two decades and has been supported daily by the resort staff,” she said.