Sulu-Sulawesi Marine Ecoregion (SSME)
Kudat Priority Conservation Area
Robecca Jumin
Team Leader
Manages and coordinates the team working on the Tun Mustapha Park Project, which aims at gaining support of the local community on the establishment of the proposed Tun Mustapha Park. Robecca started working with WWF-Malaysia in 2001, and has firsthand knowledge of the SSME Programme having been with the programme since its inception.
Irwanshah bin Mustapa
Marine Biologist
Responsible in building community support towards the gazetting of the proposed Tun Mustapha Park within Kudat Priority Conservation Area, by providing expertise on the ecology of mangrove forests and marine ecosystems, and conducting research for the development of sustainable alternative livelihoods. Also involved in designing, planning and producing awareness and educational materials, and organising community consultations.
Sofia Johari
Community Education and Public Awareness Officer
Networks and communicates with local community members and leaders, and local stakeholders, to raise awareness and engage them in participating in activities supporting the establishment of the proposed Tun Mustapha Park.
Suzianah binti Ramlee
Community Education and Public Awareness Assistant Officer
Suzianah is responsible in disseminating information and conducting education and public awareness campaigns. She works closely with Banggi Youth Club members to organise programmes, to build the capacity of these youths. She is a sociologist by training, hailing from Banggi Island within the Kudat district.
Damsek Hassan
Boatman
Intimately familiar with the marine environments of Tun Mustapha Park. He is a native of Banggi Island and has worked as a fisherman, seaweed farmer and treasure hunter.
Nina Ho
Marine Biologist
Conducts assessments of coral reefs in the Semporna district and undertakes activities to understand the Live Reef Fish Trade of coral reef fishes. Nina is a Marine Biologist with experience working as a dive master with one of the dive operators on Mabul Island. She brings with her first-hand knowledge of tourism impacts on coral reefs.
Myezana binti Ismat
Programme Trainee, Community Awareness & Education
Myezana joins the team armed with a degree in Conservation Biology. As a resident of Semporna, her knowledge of the local culture and people allows her to integrate effectively with the local community. She is responsible in obtaining socio-economic and resource use information, and in engaging communities in conservation activities.
Mohd. Harris
Boatman
Drives and maintains the catamaran, Kahumbu (Bajau language for whale). Harris is a Bajau from Semporna. He has worked as a boatman with dive operators on Sipadan and Mabul Islands, and knows the islands and reefs like the back of his hand.
