Glimpses of Bornean Biodiversity. 2018. Many col. figs. 219 p. Paper cover.

This book was conceived in conjunction with the International Conference on Borneo Book Publishing 2017, Which was held at The Waterfront Hotel, Kuching from II until 13 October 2017 The conference had attracted over a hundred participants from various government and private institutions including academicians, researchers, school teachers, postgraduate and undergraduate students This book reflects the strength and scholar ship of local academicians on both field and laboratory based research on Malaysian Borneo biodiversity. It also showcase the authors' major and recent findings on the varius topics related to the ecology, taxonomy, and diversity of flora and fauna on this island One of the biggest challenges for local scientists to perform research on the land of the hornbills, (Sarawak) and land below the wind (Sabah) is the difficulty to explore countless inaccessible areas with physico - geographical barriers such as mountainous terrains and river basins. Besides, the lack of financial support and skilled manpower to deploy field excursion, inadequate state-of the art field equipment and laboratory facilities are among other major limitations faced by the local researchers However, these do not hinder the passion and determination of researchers to continue to explore the biodiversity of this Island. This book captures the unique and diverse flora and fauna in Malaysian Borneo.