- 1. In what year was Sipadan declared a bird sanctuary by the colonial government of North Borneo?
A) 1984
B) 1963
C) 2004
D) 1933
- 2. When did the Malaysian government re-gazette Sipadan as a bird sanctuary?
A) 1963
B) 1933
C) 2004
D) 1984
- 3. In which decade did Sipadan and nearby Mabul Island gain recognition as scuba diving destinations?
A) 2000s
B) 1970s
C) 1980s
D) 1990s
- 4. When was the first resort on Sipadan opened?
A) 2004
B) 2015
C) 1984
D) 2019
- 5. In what year was Sipadan declared a marine park by Sabah Parks?
A) 1984
B) 2004
C) 1963
D) 2015
- 6. How many hotel and resort facilities on Sipadan were closed in 2004?
A) 4
B) 6
C) 10
D) 8
- 7. By how many hectares was the area of protection expanded in 2015?
A) 8,000 hectares
B) 5,000 hectares
C) 7,500 hectares
D) 6,846 hectares
- 8. What is the total area within Sipadan Island Park after the expansion in 2015?
A) 10,014 hectares
B) 12,000 hectares
C) 16,860 hectares
D) 18,000 hectares
- 9. Who said, 'I have seen other places like Sipadan, 45 years ago, but now no more. Now we have found an untouched piece of art'?
A) David Attenborough
B) Jacques Cousteau
C) Richard Branson
D) Steve Irwin
- 10. In which film did Jacques Cousteau make the statement about Sipadan?
A) The Blue Planet
B) Deep Blue
C) Borneo: The Ghost of the Sea Turtle (1989)
D) Ocean's Deadliest
- 11. Since 2019, how many permits are available each day for visiting Sipadan Island?
A) 176
B) 200
C) 150
D) 250
- 12. How many dive marshals were appointed in 2016 to monitor scuba diving activities on Sipadan?
A) 8
B) 2
C) 6
D) 4
- 13. For how long was Sipadan Island closed in November 2023 to allow the ecosystem to recover?
A) 3 months
B) 6 months
C) 2 weeks
D) 1 month
- 14. Which type of turtles are frequently seen mating and nesting around Sipadan?
A) Olive Ridley and Kemp's Ridley turtles
B) Flatback and green turtles
C) Loggerhead and leatherback turtles
D) Green and hawksbill turtles
- 15. What large marine species are known to visit Sipadan?
A) Great white sharks, tiger sharks, and nurse sharks
B) Bull sharks, reef sharks, and lemon sharks
C) Blacktip sharks, spinner sharks, and hammerhead sharks
D) Manta rays, eagle rays, scalloped hammerhead sharks, and whale sharks
- 16. What unique underwater feature is found on Sipadan Island?
A) A sunken shipwreck
B) A turtle tomb with an underwater limestone cave
C) A coral castle
D) An underwater volcano
- 17. Which large marine predator has been sighted around Sipadan?
A) Killer whales
B) Tiger sharks
C) Dolphins
D) Great white sharks
- 18. What is the only oceanic island in Malaysia?
A) Sipadan
B) Celebes
C) Ligitan
D) Borneo
- 19. How high does Sipadan rise from the seabed?
A) 1000 metres (3,300 ft)
B) 600 metres (2,000 ft)
C) 800 metres (2,600 ft)
D) 300 metres (1,000 ft)
- 20. How many species of fish have been classified in the Sipadan ecosystem?
A) More than 300
B) More than 500
C) More than 600
D) More than 400
- 21. Which organization manages Sipadan Island Park?
A) International Union for Conservation of Nature
B) World Wildlife Fund
C) Sabah Parks
D) Malaysia Tourism Board
- 22. Which country did the International Court of Justice award Sipadan to in 2002?
A) Indonesia
B) Philippines
C) Singapore
D) Malaysia
- 23. On what basis did the International Court of Justice award Sipadan to Malaysia?
A) Historical claim
B) Economic interest
C) Geographical proximity
D) Effective occupation
- 24. Which group was responsible for the kidnapping on Sipadan in 2000?
A) Al-Qaeda
B) Jemaah Islamiyah
C) Taliban
D) Abu Sayyaf
- 25. How many people were kidnapped by Abu Sayyaf in 2000?
A) 15
B) 21
C) 25
D) 30
- 26. Where were the victims taken after being kidnapped from Sipadan?
A) Singapore
B) Jakarta
C) Manila
D) Jolo
- 27. Which Malaysian council took over the management of Sipadan after the 2000 attacks?
A) Malaysian Environment Council
B) Malaysian Marine Council
C) Malaysian Tourism Council
D) Malaysian National Security Council (NSC)
- 28. In which year were the perpetrators of the 2000 Sipadan kidnapping jailed?
A) 2024
B) 2015
C) 2010
D) 2020
- 29. Who agreed in principle to return the management of Sipadan to the Sabah government in 2019?
A) President Joko Widodo
B) Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong
C) Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad
D) Prime Minister Najib Razak
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