Sun, 10 May 2026
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Workshop highlights key role of tropical insects
Published on: Sunday, May 10, 2026
Published on: Sun, May 10, 2026
By: Winnie Kasmir
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Workshop highlights key role of tropical insects
Participants looking at the insect collection at FRC.
SANDAKAN: More than 80 people enhanced their understanding on tropical insects at a workshop organised by the Sabah Forestry Department, through its Forest Research Centre (FRC) in Sepilok.

The workshop officiated by the Deputy Chief Conservator of Forests (Planning & Management), Indra Sunjoto, representing the Chief Conservator of Forests, highlighted the importance of biodiversity research in supporting sustainable forest management in line with the Sabah Forest Policy 2018. 

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This workshop featured a variety of sessions, including talks by insect experts as well as sharing on insect macrophotography techniques.

They contribute as pollinators, decomposers, and key indicators of ecosystem health. 
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