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Enforce CITES Act, clamp down illegal wildlife trade
Kuala Lumpur, 28 August - The opportunity has arrived for Malaysia to step up and put an end to illegal wildlife smugglers thriving in Malaysia; sullying the name of the country.
Letter to the Editor
In late July, enforcement agencies in the Hulu Perak district successfully demonstrated how teamwork can overcome the challenges of fighting wily and well-organised criminals who have long plundered Malaysia’s forests.
Reaching out for Conservation
Petaling Jaya, 26th July 2010 – Sustainable development has always been a topic discussed throughout the world. A healthy natural environment is important to ensure the sustainability of the livelihoods of future generations and tomorrow’s leaders. With that in mind, DENSO
Malaysians Unite to Freeze Tiger Trade
Kuala Lumpur, 30th July 2010 – Through a series of well-choreographed steps, a tiger-themed flash mob called “Freeze Tiger Trade” spearheaded by WWF-Malaysia turned heads and attracted attention on the status of our Malayan tigers here in Kuala Lumpur.
Environmental CSR Talk Held for Corporate Leaders
Kuala Lumpur, 28th July 2010 – More than 30 corporate leaders attended WWF-Malaysia’s “Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for a Living Planet” cocktail reception on 22nd July to learn more about how responsible and sustainable business practices can benefit corporations. HRH Raja Nazrin Shah Ibni Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Sha
WWF-Malaysia’s statement on Coral Bleaching
Coral bleaching occurs when coral reefs are stressed. At a local scale the causes of stress may include disease, pollution, sedimentation, cyanide fishing, changes in salinity and temperature, and storms. Mass bleaching events such as the one Malaysia is currently experiencing is primarily due to increased sea temperatures.
Letter To The Editor: Kudos to Ministry and Malaysians on the passing of the Wildlife Conservation Bill 2010
The Malaysian Nature Society, TRAFFIC Southeast Asia, the Wildlife Conservation Society-Malaysia Program and WWF-Malaysia would like to congratulate the Government on the passing of the Wildlife Conservation Bill 2010
Change of Heart: Taking Action to Protect Wildlife in Kinabatangan
Wildlife footprints were recently spotted on soil covered culvert crossings that were built by an oil palm plantation at Kinabatangan, an ecologically sensitive area. Malbumi Group of Companies constructed
Sustaining Borneo’s Highland Cultural Heritage with Music
With nearly 30,000 visitors, the annual Rainforest World Music Festival, held in Kuching, Sarawak on the island of Borneo is one of Malaysia’s largest musical events.
MENGO Green Hunt
26th June 2010, Petaling Jaya – The Malaysian Environmental Non-Governmental Organizations (MENGO), a network of 20 civil society organizations working on sustainable development and environmental protection and conservation formed in 2001, organized a treasure hunt with a green theme
