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Veron G., M‐L Patou, R. Debruyne, A. Couloux, D. Antonette, P. Fernandez, Siew Te Wong, J. Fuchs, A. P. Jennings. 2014. Systematics of the
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In conjunction with the Penang State
Governor 76th birthday in 2014, Wong Siew Te was conferred Darjah Johan Negeri (D.J.N.; Member- Order of the Defender of State) to recognize his contribution to the society and the environment. This Order was instituted in 1969 and conferred on individuals who
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In the same year, Wong also being awarded the 2014 Outstanding Alumni Award by
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have contributed outstanding services in any field. This award is limited to one thousand one hundred and fifty living persons, excluding non-Malaysians who may be conferred this award on an honorary basis.
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From 2002 to 2005 he co-chaired the Sun Bear Expert Team for the IUCN/SSC Bear
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where he graduated as a Bachelor of Science in 1997. In 2002, he graduated as a
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ABOUT SIEW TE WONG, founder & chief executive of BSBCC
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