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ABOUT US

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About The Centre

Using REBORN as its brand, Centre for Responsible Borneo (CRB) was developed on 22 February 2022 in response to tourism rebuild in Sarawak as well as global tourism recovery in the wake of COVID-19. At its core, CRB focuses on the importance, urgency and significance of responsible behaviour and collective actions for sustainable development from economic, socio-cultural and environmental aspects.The Centre is established under the wing of Sarawak Research Society (SRS) and in partnership with UCSI University Sarawak Campus, Emerald Publishing (East Asia), Regional Centre of Expertise (RCE) Kuching and Southeast Asia Research Academy (SEARA). Apart from the Board Members who serve as strategic partners, the management team is made up by Academic Members, Industry Members and Executive Members. The Centre is led by Dr. Hiram Ting who is assisted by Ms. Mandy Chen and Mr. Nicholas Tiong.

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"To become a Sarawak's leading

and internationally recognized praxis body that realizes

research, knowledge, innovation and strategic partnership 

for the betterment of the society."

The vision of the Centre

Who we are

Who we are

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Project Executive,

Centre for Responsible Borneo

Research and Event Committee,

Sarawak Research Society

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Project Executive,

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Project Executive,

Centre for Responsible Borneo

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DR. HIRAM TING

Director,

Centre for Responsible Borneo

Chairman,

Sarawak Research Society

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Mr. Stulos Wong

Non-Executive Director,

Centre for Responsible Borneo

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MR. NICHOLAS TIONG

Project Manager,

Centre for Responsible Borneo

Deputy Treasurer,

Sarawak Research Society

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ms. Mandy Chen
 

Secretary,

Centre for Responsible Borneo

Youth Ambassador,

Regional Centre of Expertise (RCE) Kuching

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mdm. lai yan ling

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Finance Executive,

Centre for Responsible Borneo

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Ms. Andrea le

Research and Event Committee, Sarawak Research Society

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Mr. Leo tang

Project Executive,

Centre for Responsible Borneo

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Mr.wong lee king

Project Executive,

Centre for Responsible Borneo

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Mr. Jerry Chin

IT Executive,

Centre for Responsible Borneo

International Conference on Responsible Tourism and Hospitality (ICRTH) 2022 is an academic and professional (industry) event that advances the discourse on responsible tourism for sustainable development. This event is a continuation of ICRTH2021 held on 27-28 May last year which attracted approximately 3,500 virtual delegates from 96 countries.

What we do

What we do

The Centre has six missions which serve as its functions. These missions and functions are partnership, consultancy, research, training, event, and community. The descriptions of each function are as follows:

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Partnership

To establish networking and strategic alliance with public and private sectors, nationally and internationally, to promote responsible management and sustainable practice

consultancy

To provide consultancy services to the public and private sectors through collaboration and partnership

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Research

To advance knowledge through research, scholarship and publication as well as develop innovative approaches for a better solution

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training

To provide a wide range of training programs and development opportunities for researchers, practitioners and younger generation

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event

To conduct forums, seminars and conferences in partnership with academic  institutions, governmental agencies and/or international bodies

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community

To administer communal and capacity building programs to engage with and empower community members.

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