Feature Movie - 母親的眼淚 / Air Mata Ibu / Tears of the Mom

Update on the release of the Feature Movie - 母親的眼淚 / Air Mata Ibu / Tears of the Mom in which Treasure Images was responsible for the underwater scenes. Read More...

Miss Scuba International 2011

Treasure Images has been appointed the official HD video production partner for the first ever Miss Scuba International pageant.

Read More...

Feature Movie - 母親的眼淚 / Air Mata Ibu / Tears of the Mom


Treasure Images on the big screen. Malaysian supermodel Amber Chia and Johnson Low play the leading roles in this Malaysian - Chinese drama feature film.

Screen shot 2011-10-19 at 9.45.12 PM Read More...

Pearl Farming in Sabah for RTM (Radio Television Malaysia)


“Simfoni Alam” is the name of the documentary showcasing pearl farming in Sabah.

Screen shot 2011-10-19 at 7.20.56 PM Read More...

Antique shipwrecks, amphoras and ancient anchors

There is only on place on earth with so much ancient history at the bottom of the sea.

Amphora Read More...

Tourism Malaysia TV Commercial - Underwater Post Box


The one-and-only underwater post box in Malaysia is located at Mataking Island, Sabah.

Underwater Post Box Mataking

Read More...

Responsible Forest Management Policies Made in Sabah

Treasure Images got appointed by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and British Large Blue Productions to cover the FSC General Assembly 2011 which was held for the first time in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. Read More...

SMEE Semporna Marine Ecological Expedition - In the Press


Read the press reports about the Semporna Marine Ecological Expedition. Read More...

SMEE Semporna Marine Ecological Expedition - Preliminary Results


Treasure Images Sdn Bhd successfully completed the video blog coverage of the Semporna Marine Ecological Expedition. Please read the press release on the preliminary results of the expedition.

Read More...

SMEE Semporna Marine Ecological Expedition - Reflections


With only two days to go, the expedition members share some of their impressions and preliminary results with us.


Read More...

SMEE Semporna Marine Ecological Expedition - Working in Semporna


Nina Ho, a Conservation Marine Biologist based in Semporna, shares with us some of her impressions.


Read More...

SMEE Semporna Marine Ecological Expedition - "Agar-Agar" seaweed farming


Seaweed farming is one of the major alternative livelihoods for the people of Semporna.


Read More...

SMEE Semporna Marine Ecological Expedition - The coral reef


Zarinah Waheed of the Borneo Marine Research Institute comments on the prospect of Semporna's coral reefs.

Read More...

SMEE Semporna Marine Ecological Expedition - From The Netherlands to Semporna


Carel Drijver, Head of WWF-Netherland's Ocean & Coasts Programme, explains why the Semporna Ecological Expedition is important to the people of The Netherlands.



Read More...

SMEE Semporna Marine Ecological Expedition - Harvesting the reef top


In many parts of Semporna, we find relatively intact corals but very few invertebrates and fish.  This is an indication of overfishing.  The communities who live on the islands around Semporna have very few alternatives other than fishing and collecting food from the reefs.  Their entire life is based on removing organisms from the reefs.  With better management, including no-take areas, the reefs can supply large amounts of natural resources.  However, local communities also need more access to income from sources other than fishing and collecting - this can include aquaculture, tourism and other sources, but must be managed for sustainability.

Read More...

SMEE Semporna Marine Ecological Expedition - Gall Crabs SMEE Semporna Marine Ecological Expedition - Gall Crabs


Sancia van der Meij is studying tiny gall crabs that live inside corals. She's fascinated by these organisms because there is still so little known about them.
For her research, she needs equipment that will shock recreational scuba divers, who
are by right always very careful not to touch anything on the reef. Only with a special permit, scientists can collect samples for research..

Read More...

SMEE Semporna Marine Ecological Expedition - Biodiversity


Dr. Bert Hoeksema on the marine biodiversity of the Semporna region after half of the Semporna Marine Ecological Expedition SMEE.

Read More...

SMEE Semporna Marine Ecological Expediton - The search for Ovulidae


Bastian T. Reijnen from NCB Naturalis on his subject the Ovulidae.

Read More...

SMEE Daily Video Blog - The importance of algae


Stefano Draisma, Marine Botanist with the Institute of Ocean & Earth Sciences, Universiti Malaya is elaborating about the importance of algae.


Read More...

SMEE Semporna Marine Ecological Expediton - Fish market science


Surveying coral reefs is particularly challenging because of the limited amount of time that a scientist can spend underwater, observing the reef. They are limited by the amount of air in their tank, the physiology of nitrogen in the human body, and limits of energy. Often, a visit to a fish market can yield many species that haven't been observed while underwater. A cursory visit to the Semporna fish market during the expedition's first "rest day" yielded 122 species of fish in one hour, of which 74 had not been seen during the first week of diving.


Read More...

SMEE Semporna Marine Ecological Expediton - The first week


During the first week, we covered the entire "Borneo Barrier Reef" from Roach Reef to Ligitan Island and Si Amil. During that time the teams have visited 22 locations (and with 18 divers, this constitutes approximately 400 total hours underwater).
The biodiversity team has made some remarkable discoveries and the reef status team continues to assess the health of the reefs. The reef status team has surveyed 4.4km of coral reef and the highest hard coral cover, so far, is 78%. With two more weeks of surveys remaining, Dr Bert Hoeksema has found 38 species of mushroom corals. The three richest places in the world have a total of 40 species each. Dr Charles Fransen has found 70 species of shrimps and is looking forward to continuing to search for 2 more weeks. Several of the shrimp species are unusual and need further study. Dr Kent Carpenter has found over 400 species of fish within the first week. These numbers are early indicators of a very rich biodiversity in the Semporna Priority Conservation Area. Sadly, we hear fish bombs every day and have encountered several un-exploded devices on the reefs. However, everyone is amazed at the richness and diversity of the reefs in Semporna and we look forward to the coming two weeks!


Read More...

SMEE Daily Video Blog - Reef Check


Members of the Coral Reef Status Team talk about ReefCheck methodology and being on the expedition.

Read More...

SMEE Daily Video Blog - The Sea Nomads of the Coral Triangle


The Sea Nomads of the Coral Triangle Semporna has a rich mix of cultures. Among them, are the Bajau Laut. The Bajau Laut are a group of people who roam the seas on boats called Lepa. They can be found in the Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia, and migrate freely between the countries. The sea provides them with their entire livelihood. Many of them are stateless. These people are some of the main marine resource users in Semporna. The SMEE team came across some Bajau Laut boats and was lucky enough to be invited on board and allowed to interview with one family.

SMEE Daily Video Blog - Dr. Bert Hoeksema


Biodiversity Team Leader - Dr Bert Hoeksema shares his views on the expedition.

Read More...

SMEE Daily Video Blog - Affendi Yang Amri


Coral Reef Status Team Leader Affendi Yang Amri from University Malaya introducing SMEE 2010

Read More...

SMEE Daily Video Blog - The invisible shrimp


World's second observation of an 'invisible' coral shrimp
A previously unknown shrimp was found last year on a sponge in the shallow waters near Ternate, Indonesia. Today, during the Semporna Marine Ecological Expedition, Dr Charles H.J.M. Fransen found the second specimen on the same type of sponge on a reef near Semporna, Sabah, Malaysia.

Read More...

SMEE Daily Video Blog - Expedition Objectives


SMEE Objectives Introduced by Head of Marine Conservation, WWF-Malaysia

Read More...

SMEE Daily Video Blog - Launch in Semporna


The Semporna Marine Ecological Expedition was launched today on the MV Celebes Explorer. Organised by WWF-Malaysia, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Universiti Malaya and NCB Naturalis, it will assess coral reef biodiversity richness and reef health in the waters off Semporna, Sabah, Malaysia. The Semporna District Officer was represented by his Assistant District Officer, Mr Norsih Nusuri.


Read More...

SMEE Daily Video Blog - Coming Soon

SMEE 2010 Coming Soon

Read More...

Treasure Images at SMEE Semporna Marine Ecological Expedition


Treasure Images has been contracted to cover the progress and results of the 3 week Semporna Marine Ecological Expediton from 29 Nov - 19 Dec 2010. Eric Madeja will be photographing and filming the work of the marine biologists and researchers during the Expedition. A daily photo- and video blog will be kept up-to-date by the communications team from WWF-Malaysi and Naturalis Netherlands.


Read More...

China Central TV CCTV targets new Scuba Divers

Treasure Images’ Dave Bretherton was chosen to be one of the talents in a new CCTV TV series for teenagers. Read More...

Standing out from the crowd!

Standing out from the crowd is definitely what the Bunga Raya Resort and the Gayana Eco Resort do. Read More...

Semporna: Sipadan & 48 Islands

Semporna is fast becoming the new diving mecca in Borneo with a steadily increasing number of dive destinations, operators and specialized services for scuba diving enthusiasts. Read More...

Sulaman Wetland Sanctuary Video now also in CHINESE

Treasure Images “Sulaman Wetland Sanctuary” is now also available as Chinese version. Read More...

HD Time-elapses & HDR Photography; The new Mataking Promo

Treasure Images just released the new Mataking Island promotional video. It has been an experimental project, mixing still photography and high definition time-elapses.
Read More...

Sulaman Wetland Sanctuary Production

Treasure Images just completed production on the “Sulaman Wetland Sanctuary”. Read More...

Changing times for the Sea Gypsies "Bajau Laut"

Treasure Images works with Radio Television Malaysia RTM on Sea Gypsie Documentary. Read More...

SEADOO Seascooter Shoot

Treasure Images completed a promotional photo & video shoot for the SEADOO Seascooter product range of Stallion Sport Ltd. Read More...

New Promo Video! Lembah Impian Country Homes Resort

Treasure Images just completed a new corporate video for the Lembah Impian Country Homes Resort. The resort has expanded immensely since the earlier version of the video and offers a variety of new facilities and services.
Read More...

National Geographic Channel, Astro & Treasure Images

National Geographic Channel Asia features ASTRO KASIH. Read More...

Sabah Tourism Board releases new "Dive Sabah" promotional Video

Treasure Images produced the new “Dive Sabah” promotional video for the Sabah Tourism Board. Read More...

Tourism Malaysia Hong Kong, Alex Fong & Treasure Images

Hong Kong Celebrity, Singer and Filmstar Alex Fong featured on Tourism Malaysia Hong Kong website.
Read More...