December 3, 2024
Odoardo Beccari, an influential Italian botanist, conducted extensive Malesian expeditions, collecting 16,000 specimens while publishing significantly on palms and iconic plant species, amidst conflicts with scientific institutions.
Getting Involved
How To Get Involved
Friends of Sarawak Museum (FoSM) is a membership-based NGO. We, as members, work together to organise and to participate in activities. The activities are driven by our personal interests (things we want to learn more about) and those of our co-members.
Talks both for the public and as member-only activities have always featured in our activities. So members have arranged for speakers or shared their expertise on a range of topics. The diversity of the talk topics and the expertise of the speakers means that we also extend our knowledge of Sarawak.
We volunteer to...
- Organise and attend talks
- Arrange activities for members and the public
- Take part in collaboration with other organisations
Volunteer Opportunities
December 2, 2024
The Matang Massif, centered on Gunung Serapi, is rich in biodiversity. Odoardo Beccari and biologist Chien Lee documented its unique flora and fauna over decades, highlighting its ecological significance.
December 2, 2024
Malaysia boasts the highest palm diversity globally with 443 species, particularly in Sarawak, Pahang, and Sabah. Over 55% of evaluated species face threats, highlighting ongoing conservation challenges.
Volunteer Voices
Ann: Helping to organise the talks is amazing. The actual task of putting together has particular steps. The exciting and motivating part is the broadening of my knowledge and meeting other like-minded people.