Special Delivery — Season 1, Episode 11: East Malaysia (Sabah) Securing Tomorrow

Episode synopsis

They live in a tropical paradise – a tranquil community set in picture perfect crystal clear waters and blue skies – far from the mire and corrupting distractions of urban life. They are the Bajao Sea Nomads of Sabah. Through generations, the sea has provided fully for them. But this is changing. Fish is getting scarcer and there are new needs with the encroachment of modernity. One of the community’s sons – Zaimi has made good and has started an enterprise to help his people earn much needed income – farming of sea cucumbers. Our host, Paul Foster travels to Bajao – to deliver materials that will complete a sea cucumber ranch. He also brings his own gift and for the duration of his stay, becomes totally enamoured with these enchanting gypsies of the sea.

About Special Delivery

Our intrepid celebrity hosts endure physical and emotional battles, to make difficult and dangerous deliveries to the needy and underprivileged. Travelling by any means possible through inhospitable terrain, they tackle everything from a cow that won’t budge to mountain roads that have tragically disappeared. Their hope is to make a difference to communities lacking food, shelter, education and medicines. Join them as they go the extra mile in their extraordinary challenges!

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Cambodia (Siem Reap) Water Filters Delivery
• E2Vietnam (Hung Yen Province) Cow Delivery
• E3Nepal (Kathmandu-Chimchok) School Reconstruction
• E4Sri Lanka (Colombo-Kilinochchii) Soccer Boots Delivery
• E5Vietnam (Hanoi-Tuyen Quang Province) Postal Service
• E6Laos (Luang Prabang-Mekong River) Medical Supplies Delivery
• E7Malaysia (Taman Negara Pahang) Tools for a Better Life
• E8Indonesia (Serang) Horse Mobile Library
• E9Thailand (Bangkok – HuaHin) A Life Changing Climb
• E10The Philippines (Cagayan) Emergency Grab and Go Bags
• E12The Philippines (Marawi) From War to Hope
• E13India (Leh, Ladakh) Solar Panel Delivery