Two major actions were undertaken based on the recommendations by the Wildlife Commission of Malaya Report of 1932:

The formation of the Game Department headquarters in 1936 with the appointment of Captain Ritchie as the first Chief Game Warden; and The formation of King George V National Park in 1938/9 encompassing Pahang, Kelantan and Terengganu with an area 4,343 sq km

Some state governments are now trying to counter the environmental impact and pollution created by deforestation; Sabah has developed sustainable forest reserves, and the government is trying to cut logging by 10% per year. 28 national parks have been created, the first in 1938 by the British. There are 23 on East Malaysia and 7 on the Peninsular. The Malaysian government is also trying to preserve marine life, creating a joint project with Indonesia and the Philippines to look after the Sulu Sea, as well as limiting tourism in areas such as Sipadan Island. Marine parks have banned fishing and motorised sports. To counter coastal erosion, the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation have installed artificial reefs around the country's shores. These reefs are also meant to revive marine ecosystems. Animal trafficking is a large issue, and the Malaysian government is holding talks with the governments of Brunei and Indonesia to standardize anti-trafficking laws. The government is aiming to double the wild tiger population by 2020.
. Some of the major recommendations of the report were:

Appointment of Commissioner for Wildlife and another for National Parks Establishment of Taman Negara and Krau Game Reserve Open and close hunting seasons Total ban on wildlife commercialization Appointment of honorary Deputy Wildlife Officers, wildlife rangers as guardian of forest and wildlife Conservation and management of riverine fish Establishment of Wildlife Fund.

No person shall harvest a plant protected by the law unless he/she obtains a Plant Collection License. However, this license is only applicable to plants under the Protected Plants section. No one may harvest plants in the Totally Protected Plants section and no license will be issued for this reason. The only exception is when it is a special request that requires approval from the Director of the Government agency (in the respective states) responsible for issuing the license. Any person who contravenes these laws commits an offense and shall be liable upon conviction to a fine of up to RM50,000.00 or imprisonment for 5 years or both, depending on the State in Malaysia. The penalty for harvesting plants from the wild in the Totally Protected Plants section carries a heavier sentence.

No person shall bring into the State or take out of the State any protected/wild plant except with an import/export permit/license. Any person who contravenes these laws commits an offense and shall be liable upon conviction to a fine of not more than RM50,000.00 or not more than 5 years imprisonment or both depending on whether the offense is commited in Sabah, Sarawak or Peninsular Malaysia. In some states, the penalty includes a fine of RM2,000.00 or five times the value of the plant imported or exported.

Volunteer sea turtle conservation projects with Help Our Penyu in Terengganu, Malaysia. Saving the sea turtles of Terengganu. Our aim is: to double Terengganus sea turtle nesting population by 2060 through EMPOWERING the people of Malaysia The sea turtles of Malaysia are becoming extinct species by species. Malaysia was once famed for its Leatherback Turtles but now the largest sea turtle species are virtually extinct from Malaysian waters, two other species of sea turtle the Olive Ridley and the Hawksbill are in a similar situation. Only the Green turtles have a significant population but have still suffered a significant population decline of 80% between 1950-2009.

YOU can help save the SEA TURTLES of Terengganu by being a turtle volunteer with HOPE in Terengganu. Or if you just want to go on holiday why dont you book your beach holiday travelsthrough us with 5% being donated to sea turtle conservation in Terengganu. Help Our Penyu, HOPE, is as of 24th of August, 2010 a registered society and non-profit organization in Malaysia (Reg. No. 2103-10-WKL) which through community-based turtle volunteer projects and outreach programs empowers Malaysians to act and save the sea turtles of Terengganu state for future generations. Turtle conservation via turtle volunteer projects is a favoured way to protect turtles as running hatcheries are labour and fund intensive. HOPE works in partnership with the Malaysian government providing the much needed manpower and funds to protect these special creatures.

Turtle Foundation - because extinction means forever!

The Turtle Foundation is an international charitable organization with offices in the United States, Germany, Switzerland and Indonesia. The foundation is a dedicated volunteer effort. At most 5% of its total expenses are used for administration. The Turtle Foundation currently operates its own important protection projects in Cape Verde and in Indonesia. In order to continue its successful work the foundation urgently needs additional financial support.

Four species of sea turtles in the world can be found nesting on Malaysian shores: the olive-ridley turtle, the hawksbill turtle, the green turtle and the leatherback turtle. All of these are currently listed on the IUCN Red List as endangered. NASRAH NUR tells us what we need to know to conserve them.
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Introduction
Sea turtles are large, air-breathing reptiles that can be found in tropical and subtropical seas throughout the world. Their shells consist of an upper part (or carapace) and a lower part (or plastron). All sea turtles, except the leatherbacks, are covered in hard scales known as scutes, and the number and arrangement of these scutes can be used to determine the species. Different species of sea turtles eat different kinds of food. Instead of teeth, they have modified 'beaks' suited to their particular diet. They do not have visible ears but have eardrums covered by skin. Sea turtles hear best at low frequencies, and their sense of smell is excellent. Sea turtles also have good underwater vision even though they are nearsighted out of water. Sea turtles come in many different sizes, shapes and colours but all have streamlined bodies and large flippers, which make them adapted to live in the ocean although sea turtles maintain close ties to land. While male sea turtles rarely return to land after crawling into the sea as hatchlings, most females return to nest on the beach where they were born (natal beach) to lay their eggs in the sand. Different species of sea turtle eats, sleeps, mates and swims in distinctly different areas but sometimes their habitats overlap.

Sea turtles of Malaysia

Seven turtle species have been recognised living in the world's oceans, which are grouped into six genera. Out of this number, four species can be found nesting on Malaysian shores: the olive-ridley turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea), the hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), the green turtle (Chelonia mydas) and the leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea). Unfortunately, these species are currently being listed on the IUCN Red List as endangered. 1. Olive-ridley turtle.

Local name Penyu Lipas Shell length 50 - 70 centimetre

Weight Colour Food

30 - 60 kilogramme Olive brown Crustaceans, molluscs, jellyfish, fish and sea grass

[Source: SEATRU]
The olive-ridley is a small turtle species. Its average clutch size is over 110 eggs, which requires a 52 to 58 day incubation period. This species inhabits tropical and subtropical coastal bays and estuaries. In Malaysia, the nesting status of olive-ridley turtle is fragmentary, with records available only for the states of Terengganu, Kelantan and Penang. Nesting has been recorded in Sabah and Sarawak but the numbers are probably insignificant compared to the major sites. 2. Hawksbill turtle.

Local name Penyu Sisik, Penyu Karah Shell length Weight Colour Food
[Source: CCC]
The hawksbill turtle is also one of the smaller sea turtles. Their shells are beautiful, which largely contributes to their endangered status. Humans kill them to get their shells, which are used to make jewellery and other products. Hawksbill turtles nest every three or more years. An average of two to four egg clutches are laid approximately fifteen days apart during nesting season. Each clutch contains an average of 160 eggs, which requires an approximately 60 day incubation period. This species inhabits near coral reefs in tropical oceans. In Malaysia, their nesting sites cover the shores of Terengganu, Johor, Melaka and Sabah, as well as Sarawak, and perhaps Pahang, Kedah and Kelantan. 3. Green turtle.

70 - 90 centimetre 40 - 90 kilogramme Combination of dark brown, yellow and brown Mainly sponges; also anemones, squid and shrimp

Local name Penyu Agar, Penyu Pulau Shell length Weight Colour Food
[Source: CCC]
The green turtle is the largest of the Cheloniidae family and are easily distinguished from other sea turtles because they have a single pair of scales in front of their eyes rather than two pairs as the other species. Diets of green turtles change significantly during its life. At less than eight inches long, green turtles eat worms, young crustaceans, aquatic insects, grasses and algae. Once green turtles reach eight to ten inches in length, they eat mostly sea grass and algae; the only sea turtle species that is strictly herbivorous as an adult. Green turtles nest every three or more years. An average of three to five egg clutches are laid approximately twelve days between each nesting. Each clutch contains an average of 115 eggs, which requires an

90 - 110 centimetre 110 - 180 kilogramme Olive-brown to green or black Mainly sea grass and seaweeds (adult)

approximately 60 day incubation period. The green turtle can be found on tropical coasts and islands, and is the most widely distributed sea turtle species in Malaysia. In Peninsular Malaysia, major nesting sites include Perhentian and Redang Islands off Terengganu, and mainland beaches of Terengganu at Penarik, Kemaman and Kertih. They can also be found nesting in the states of Pahang (Chendor and Cherating) and Perak (Pantai Remis). In East Malaysia, the green turtle nesting sites are on the shores of Sarawak Turtle Islands, the Turtle Islands in Sabah and Sipadan Island. 4. Leatherback turtle.

Local name Penyu Belimbing Shell length Weight Colour Food

[Source: CCC]
The leatherback is the champion of sea turtles. It grows the largest, dives the deepest, and travels the farthest of all sea turtles. The leatherback turtle is the most unusual and distinctive of all sea turtles, as it is the only turtle that lacks a hard shell. Instead, this species has a large, elongate shell which is composed of a layer of thin, tough, rubbery skin, strengthened by thousands of tiny bone plates. Seven narrow ridges run down the length of the carapace, and the lower shell is whitish to black, and marked by five ridges. The body of a leatherback is barrel shaped, tapering at the posterior to a blunt point. With this streamlined body shape and the powerful front flippers, a leatherback can swim thousands of miles across the open ocean and against fast currents. Leatherback turtles nest at intervals of two to three years. An average of six to nine egg clutches are laid approximately ten days between each nesting. Each clutch contains an average of 80 fertilized eggs the size of billiard balls and 30 smaller unfertilized eggs, which requires an approximately 65 days incubation period. The leatherback turtle can be found in tropical oceans, but they migrate to temperate waters to feed. In Malaysia, this species nest largely on the mainland beaches of Terengganu; especially along a 15 km stretch of beach centered at Rantau Abang.

150 - 180 centimetre 300 - 600 kilogramme Black with white or grey patches Mainly jellyfish

Why are sea turtles declining?

Sea turtles have long played a vital role in the folklore of many world cultures, but this has not stopped them from being exploited by humans for food and income. The earliest known sea turtle fossils are about 150 million years old. However, in the past 100 years increased demand for turtle meat, eggs, skin and shells has lead to a rapid decline in their populations. Sea turtles are practically exposed to threats at all stages in their life-cycle. In nature, sea turtles nests are predated by monitor lizards, crabs and ants. Once they emerge, hatchlings make bite-sized meals for birds, crabs and a host of predators in the ocean. After reaching adulthood, sea turtles are relatively immune to predation, except for the occasional shark attack. However, it is the pressure of human activities that is threatening the survival of sea turtle around the world. Moreover, the impact of these threats is multiplied by their slow growth and long maturation period. Artificial lighting Turtles typically seek dark and undisturbed beaches for nesting. Nesting turtles often avoid lighted areas; therefore strong light and noise from beachfront structures and coastal residents as well as uncontrolled use of torchlight and flash photography by beach visitors can disrupt nesting activity. This too may disturb other nearby turtles from landing or nesting successfully. Also, artificial light can disorientate hatchlings during their seaward crawl and may lead them to wander inland, where they often die of dehydration and predation. Coastal development

Beachfront development and construction of recreational facilities, walkways and barriers to prevent beach erosion can hinder nesting. Structures such as sea walls and sandbags that are installed in an attempt to protect beachfront property from erosion may block female turtles from reaching suitable nesting habitat. Besides that, removal or replacing of sand or local vegetation cover can alter beach condition that is suitable for nesting. Also, if this activity persists during nesting season, nests may be buried far under the surface or run over by heavy machineries. Turtle egg harvest In their lifetime, an adult female turtle can produce thousands of eggs. Each female lays hundreds of egg per nesting season and return to nest only after three to four years. Therefore, the high number of eggs laid per clutch per season is to make up for the high levels of hatchling and juvenile mortalities before reaching adulthood. In Malaysia, turtle eggs are still harvested commercially. This practise of collecting turtle eggs for sale and consumption can seriously threaten turtle populations. Turtle eggs can be ten times more expensive than chicken eggs although their nutritional properties are comparable. Any medicinal property claimed in turtle eggs has never been scientifically confirmed. Ingestion of debris and plastic Upon emergence, hatchlings frantically swim to offshore waters, launching their pelagic life searching for edible floating debris or whatever food they can find that accumulate along drift lines. Unfortunately, these drift lines also accumulate non-degradable human litter that is often dumped into the sea. Thousands of sea turtles die from eating or becoming entangled in this debris each year, including packing strip, balloons, pellets, bottles, vinyl films, and styrofoam. Trash, particularly plastic bags thrown overboard from boats or dumped near beaches and swept out to sea, is eaten by turtles and becomes a deadly meal. For example, leatherback turtles feed primarily on jellyfish and their inability to distinguish between a floating plastic bag and a swimming jellyfish in seawater has lead to deaths of many leatherbacks turtles. Therefore, it is important that garbage is disposed of properly and not thrown into the sea or littered on the beach, as tide will carry the rubbish out to sea. Pollution Pollution can have serious impacts on both sea turtles and particularly on the food they eat. Turtle disease such as Fibropapillomas may be linked to pollution in the oceans and in nearshore waters. When pollution kills aquatic plant and animal life, it also removes food for sea turtles to eat. Oil spills, urban runoff of chemicals, fertilizers and petroleum all contribute to water pollution. Besides that, weathered oil slicks form tarballs, which may float on the sea surface for months or years, and are often mistaken by sea turtles for food. Commercial fishing The waters of South China Sea are a major habitat for turtles, but are also the main fishing grounds in Malaysia. Each year, during sea turtle migration across the open ocean between their feeding and nesting grounds, many become entangled in fishing nets and drown. Sea turtles are vulnerable to incidental capture in fishing gears. Globally, shrimp trawling probably responsible for the incidental death of more juvenile and adult sea turtles than any other source.

Case study: The leatherback turtle crisis in Rantau Abang.

The beaches of Rantau Abang, located in the state of Terengganu on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia, are famed for being the landing sites of the Pacific Giant leatherback turtles. For decades, these marine reptiles come to the Rantau Abang shores biannually to lay eggs between the months of April and September. However, the leatherback turtles are in danger of being forever lost from Rantau Abang due to a significant fall in their population. According to the Department of Fisheries statistics the leatherback population nesting on Malaysian shores has declined to merely 2% of the actual number that arrived 50 years ago. One primary factor that contributes to this devastating fact is the presence of humans at their nesting sites. Every landing season, large crowds consist of locals as well as tourists gather at Rantau Abang to witness this unique event. As these beaches are open to the public, it is often difficult to control the number of people present during leatherback nesting. Despite efforts by the government and the mass media to educate the public on turtle landings, there are still groups of people that camp in the area and build bonfires, which disturb the nesting process. Growth of the tourism industry in Rantau Abang also contributes to the decline, as bright lights and loud noises near the beachfront resulting in turtles to shy away.

Besides that, turtle landings in Rantau Abang also catch the attention of many egg poachers. Even with efforts to forbid the collecting of turtle eggs, they are still harvested commercially in some parts of Malaysia and often can be found for sale in local markets. To overcome this threat, an increasing number of turtle sanctuaries are currently being established along the Rantau Abang shores. Turtle eggs laid on the beach are located and replanted by scientists in incubator centres to prevent them from being stolen and eaten. These artificial hatcheries also provide controlled conditions which may help to overcome the problem of uneven sex ratio in the leatherback population, and consequently bring about the recovery of this species in Rantau Abang.

Conservation actions in Malaysia.

The urgent need to save our sea turtles has been realised long ago. In Malaysia, turtle conservation measures were introduced as early as 1927 by the British North Borneo Company in Sabah to protect the Hawksbill turtle species. Current turtle sanctuaries in Malaysia include: The Turtle Islands Located about 40 km off Sandakan, the Turtle Islands Park in Sabah is one of the premier green turtle and hawksbill turtle nesting sites in Malaysia. This sanctuary consists of three main nesting islands - Pulau Selingaan, Pulau Bakkungan Kechil and Pulau Gulisaan, covering an area of 1,740 hectares. In August 1966, the state government funded the establishment of the first turtle hatchery on the largest island, Pulau Selingaan. By 1977, all three islands were successfully converted into a marine park by the state government. Current management of the Turtle Islands is overseen by the Department of Fisheries in Sabah. Ma' Daerah Located in Terengganu, this turtle and terrapin sanctuary was established in June 1999. This project was undertaken through a partnership between the Department of Fisheries, BP Amoco and WWF Malaysia. Ma' Daerah stations as a turtle hatchery as well as turtle nesting research and management centre. Current conservation projects also include further education of the local communities on sea turtle crisis in Terengganu. Current management of Ma' Daerah is overseen by the Department of Fisheries Malaysia.

ORANG-UTAN PROJECT AT SEPILOK

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Orang-Utans are astonishingly gentle, highly intelligent and they gaze at you with almost disconcerting frankness! At Sepilok you will have the
opportunity to work with these gentle and highly intelligent red apes in their natural environment. Interaction with these remarkable creatures, man's closest relative, will be an unforgettable experience! The Orang-Utan is one of the most endangered of Malaysian wildlife species. Found only in Borneo and Sumatra, the Orang-Utans survival is constantly threatened by forest fires, felling of trees, poaching and illegal hunting.

HURRY! 1 SPACE LEFT ON ORANG-UTAN PROJECT IN SEPILOK:

Due to a cancellation, we have 1 space available for a male volunteer on this project in Malaysia in October 2011. The dates are 24th October to 18th December 2011.

SUMMARY FACTFILE
Start Dates Duration Requirements Price What's included Every two months, please ask us for dates 8 weeks. This is a fixed-length project and you cannot do shorter or longer periods on the project. No qualifications needed, just enthusiasm and a high fitness level 2,995 / US$4,495 for 8 weeks. Shorter or longer durations are not available. Full Price List and other Currencies Accommodation Food Meeting you at the Airport Transfer to your accommodation Full pre-departure support Local in-country team support and backup 24-hr emergency support Two free T-shirts. Plus Excursions (all subject to confirmation). Flights, Insurance, Cost of Visas (if a visa is required, but we'll provide necessary documents and assistance). All our projects are open to all nationalities. Unless otherwise stated, you need to be aged between 17 and 70+ Please note that this project is extremely popular, so very early booking is strongly advised.

What's not included Who can do this Project?

Got any questions? Please info@travellersworldwi

PROJECT OVERVIEW
The Sepilok Orang-Utan Rehabilitation Centre is located near Sandakan, in Malaysian Borneo. This centre was set up as a means of housing injured or orphaned Orang-Utans, caring

for them and nursing them back to health before they can be released into the forest. Many Orang-Utans that end up here have strayed into logging camps or been rescued from captivity. Many are orphaned babies that cannot survive in the forest alone.
"This has been a life changing experience. One that has allowed me to see some fantastic things - the release of the 23 year old male who had been at Sepilok for 8 years, taking 8 month old orang utans to play at the lake, teaching them to climb ropes, watching the rehabilitated orang utans swing through trees in the forest. It has been too amazing to put into words." We adopt an Orang Utan for each volunteer through the Orangutan Appeal, a charity dedicated to the rehabilitation and preservation of these wonderful animals. To read about the amazing work they do, please visit http://www.orangutan-appeal.org.uk/ WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM DOING THIS PROJECT: An exciting, never-to-be-forgotten adventure into South East Asia and Malaysian culture. The enormous satisfaction of helping Orang-utans knowing that you made a difference to them. New skills, more confidence, a greater understanding of a different culture, invaluable personal and professional development.

Orangutan Conservation in Sabah, Malaysia

Project data

Started: 1, Jul 2006 Planned end date: 30, Jun 2007 Administrator: Nan MacHardy Executant: Diane Walkington Managing Office: WWF United Kingdom Address: WWF United Kingdom / Panda House Weyside Park Godalming, Surrey GU7 1XR / United Kingdom (UK) / +44 1483 426 444 Status: active Modified: 14, Nov 2006 Published: 14, Nov 2006

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Bornean orangutan Environmental conservation work in Malaysia

Geographical location:
Asia/Pacific > Southeast Asia > Malaysia > Sabah (Borneo)

Summary
The purpose of this community-based research and conservation project is to preserve the orangutan and its habitat in Sabah, East Malaysia. There will be a particular focus on the Kinabatangan floodplain home to 1 of the largest orangutan populations in Sabah. The proposed project period will be crucial to ensure the further engagement of the local community in the conservation-oriented management of the newly gazetted Lower Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary.

Background
The Sabah government has recently gazetted 26,000 hectares of lowland forest in the floodplain of the Kinabatangan river in Sabah (Malaysia) as a wildlife sanctuary. Within this and the neighbouring forest reserves is a key orangutan population of approximately 1,000 individuals living in patchy

dryland dipterocarp (tropical lowland rainforest trees), peat swamp and freshwater swamp forest, some of which has been heavily degraded and fragmented by illegal logging and forest conversion to agriculture. These threats to the habitat of the orangutan need to be urgently addressed.

Objectives
1. Conduct orangutan research and conservation activities. 2. Improve the policy framework for the management of orangutan populations. 3. Enhance community engagement in the conservation of the Lower Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary. 4. Build capacity and community environmental education and awareness. 5. Collaborate with research and conservation projects managed by other institutions in Sabah.

Solution
1. Research, conservation activities and policies: - Orangutan population census and monitoring, eco-ethological and genetics studies, population health assessment and monitoring. - Based on long-term research results, formulation of orangutan conservation policies in Sabah and internationally. - Kinabatangan wildlife corridor project (orangutan bridges, reforestation, land purchase). 2. Community engagement in the conservation of the Lower Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary (LKWS): - Assist the Sabah Wildlife Department in law enforcement and management activities through the Honorary Wildlife Warden Programme. - Human-wildlife conflict mitigation. - Community initiatives for sustainable development compatible with the long-term conservation of local natural resources (fishermen for conservation, orangutan tourism, community tree farms). - Community environmental education and awareness. 3. Training platform: - Intensive capacity programme for national and international conservation professionals, Malaysian students, project staff and local communities.

4. Collaboration with research and conservation projects managed by other institutions in Sabah.

Malaysian Nature Society (MNS; Persatuan Pencinta Alam Malaysia in Malay) is the oldest and one of the most prominent environmental not for profit,non-governmental organizations in Malaysia. It was first established, as the Malayan Nature Society, with the launch of the Malayan Nature Journal, in 1940. Initially primarily as a scientific organisation, today MNS is involved in a wide range of environmental activities and campaigns. In 2008 MNS was awarded the inaugural Merdeka Award for the environment, primarily for its efforts in campaigning for the protection of the Belum-Temengor forests of Malaysia. MNS is a voluntary, membership-based organisation with approximately 3800 members. The Society has branches in most of the states in Malaysia. One of the branches was located in Singapore due to the historical and tie the island state has with Malaysia. The Singaporean branch later transformed itself into an independent Nature Society (Singapore) in 1991.[1]
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1 Mission 2 Principle achievements 3 Members' activities 4 Education 5 Parks and Education Centres 6 Publications and Communication 7 Logo 8 MNS Office 9 References 10 External links

[edit]Mission The organization place upon itself the responsibility to promote the study, appreciation, conservation and protection of Malaysia's natural heritage.[citation needed] [edit]Principle

achievements

MNS has been credited for a number of conservation achievements as a result of public campaigns. One of the first of these successes was the halting of the quarrying at Batu Caves in 1980. This was followed by the creation of Endau Rompin National Park, following

its expeditions there in 1985 and 1986. More recently, it succeeded in its campaigns to get the northern part of Belum-Temengordeclared a state park[2] and for a national park to be establish on Penang island. MNS has also been influential in changing government policy on environmental issues ranging from industrial pollution to wildlife protection to banning Shark's fin soup from official government functions[3]. [edit]Members'

activities

MNS member activities, such as evening talks and excursions on natural history topics, are organised through a network of local branches. Several branches have special interest groups focusing on one particular activity, such as bird watching, nature photography, or jungle trekking. Branches are also active in local conservation projects. [edit]Education MNS runs a program of Nature Clubs for schools throughout Malaysia. Currently, approximately 300 school participate in the program. In addition, MNS runs education programs at Rimba Ilmu of theUniversiti Malaya and at the Forest Research Institute of Malaysia (FRIM).[2] [edit]Parks

and Education Centres

MNS currently runs Kuala Selangor Nature Park and the Boh Tea Estate chalet in the Cameron Highlands. [edit]Publications

and Communication

MNS reaches out to the public via its website (www.mns.my) and a number of associated online initiatives (see below). In addition, MNS has the following periodical publications:

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Malayan Nature Journal (MNJ) is the original MNS publication that has now

become a quarterly peer-reviewed scientific journal covering ecology and conservation in Malaysia and the surrounding region.

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Malaysian Naturalist (MN) is a popular quarterly magazine on the natural

history of Malaysia that is free for members and is also sold at newsstands. Secretariat News is a supplement to the MN that is provided to MNS

members. Pencinta Alam is the Society's (free) monthly newsletter. Suara Enggang is a bimonthly bulletin of the MNS Bird Conservation Council,

focusing on interesting sightings and bird conservation issues.

6.

Tapir is the quarterly bulletin of the MNS Kelab Pencinta Alam (KPA) school

nature clubs. The MNS Conservation Publication series are a collection of reports and advisory papers. [edit]Logo The society logo is based on a Malayan Tapir. Under the IUCN Red List, the species is listed as vulnerable. The species is distributed in Sumatra and the Malay Peninsula, Thailand and Myanmar. Sightings have been recorded at other places such as deeper in the Indochina but such reports are unconfirmed.

Malaysian Nature Society

Company Address: JKR 641, Jalan Kelantan, Bukit Persekutuan, 50480 Industry: Non-Profit Organisation / Social Services / NGO

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OVERVIEW

About the Malaysian Nature Society Established in 1940, the Malaysia Nature Society is the oldest scientific and non-government organisation in Malaysia dedicated to nature conservation and appreciation. We hope to Motivate the appreciation and care for the Malaysian Natural Heritage Get people involved in nature and healthy outdoor pursuits through various activities. Promote realization of the need to sustain and conserve this gift from Mother Nature for our future generation. Our mission To promote the study, appreciation, conservation and protection of Malaysia's Natural Heritage, focusing on biological diversity and sustainable development.

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COMPANY BACKGROUND

History: The life blood of any society lies in the type and number of community related projects that it initiates for its members. The success of a society's achievement is also predicated on the quality of its programmes. There are 12 branches throughout Malaysia, served by a secretariat in Kuala Lumpur. Altogether there are about 5,000 members, both Malaysians and non-Malaysians who share the society's vision and passion. Activities are organised by Branch Special- interest Groups

(Pathfinders, Marine, Birdwatching, Photography, etc). The secretariat has a Science and Conservation Department, an Education Department,a Park's Unit, a Publications Division and a shop offering books and Merchandise. The society also manages a number of nature education centres and park's. Product and Services: We work closely with the Federal and State governments, the media, universities, schools and commercial firms to protect Malaysia's precious natural gifts. MNS is a membership-based organization, run by elected members on a voluntary, non-profit basis. The Society organizes slide shows, talks, hikes, camping trips and other wholesome family activities. The Kuala Selangor Nature Parkas well as education programmes at the Forest Research Institute of Malaysia, Boh Tea Estate in the Cameron Highlands, Rimba Ilmu at Universiti Malaya and Endau-Rompin, Johor, are also run by MNS. The main role of MNS, however is conservation. We research key habitats with a team of fulltime scientific officers and volunteer scientists. As an example, the Endau-Rompin area has been converted into a State park by the Johor Government, largelydue to the 1985/86 Heritage Expeditions by MNS. More recently, MNS organized the Belum Expeditions in Perak. Financial: Membership Benefits Nature-oriented activities such as bird-watching, caving, photography, trekking and seminars, Discounted prices on our publications and merchandise, including books, T-shirts, cassettes and outdoor equipment, Regular branch newsletters, Discounts on stays at Kuala Selangor Nature Park, MNS Boh Field Study Centre, and Endau-Rompin, Use of the Society's library, and The companionship of like-minded people, including scientists and all they to teach.

Introduction to Malaysian Nature Society

OUR MISSION

To promote the study, appreciation, conservation and protection of Malaysia's natural heritage.
The Malaysian Nature Society has been contributing towards the protection of Malaysias natural heritage since 1940. Being a membership-based organization, we have been the reason behind the protection of many key habitats as well as national and state parks in Malaysia. MNS works in a 4-prong approach towards habitat conservation: 1. Our Conservation unit works towards conserving important habitats through policy and advocacy, research and data collection in consultation with the federal and state governments. Our conservation campaigns over the years always includes engaging local communities. To learn more about our conservation work please click here. 2. The Environmental Education unit of MNS works towards raising public awareness, with an emphasis amongst school children through project involvement and hands-on experience. We have established School Nature Clubs in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, throughout the country, where children learn about the importance of the

environment and nature conservation. To learn more about our environmental education work please click here. 3. MNS' Publications include primarily a popular quarterly periodical, the Malaysian Naturalist (MN), and a scientific periodical, Malayan Nature Journal (MNJ). These MN is aimed at relaying key conservation mesages to lay public; educating and increasing awarness on the environment, whilst the MNJ is targetted the scientific community. We also publish selected other books. To learn more about our publication work please click here. 4. The Parks unit of MNS looks into establishing and managing Nature Parks; primarily aimed at creating and raising public appreciation on nature and our environment. Parks bring nature closer to the public, creating an opportunity for better understanding of our natural surroundings. To learn more about our parks please click here. MNS is a non-profit organisation, and as such financial support and volunteering assistance is crucial to us. With the many conservation issues emerging in our country, clearly there are many initiatives and projects that require funding to start or to continue. MNS works very closely with federal and local governments, grassroots communities, private organisations as well as members of the media. In this new millennium MNS work has become very vital for the continued conservation of our natural habitats. We are looking forward for organisations and individuals to come forward to become members of MNS; becoming our partners and funding our projects as well as volunteering in our many programmes. Together we can ensure the fragile beauty of Malaysias natural wonders are protected in perpetuity.

HISTORY The Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) was incepted as the Malayan Nature Society in 1940. As with many institutions and organizations that predate the countrys independence, its' genesis was through the efforts of British expatriates deeply interested in the natural heritage of the land. The initial founders of the society were the British administrators working in Malaya. Many of them were keen naturalists who had accumulated together a good collection of field

notes. They felt these notes were invaluable records on the countrys natural history and should be published. Thus, in 1940, the Malayan Nature Journal (MNJ) and the Malayan Nature Society were born. MNJ Volume 1 No 1 was published in August 1940 on Natural Beauty Spots of Malaya, And the Need for Their Preservation. The Society began with 112 members in 1940. Although the Second World War left its scars, by 1948, our membership had risen to 400 members. The 1,000-member mark was passed in the early 1980s, and the 2,000th in 1986. From its inception, MNS knew that the key to success would be the active involvement of members from all walks of life. The MNS was initially managed by a core group of volunteers who formed the Council and the then Permanent Finance Committee. This Council used to take care of the day-to day running of the Society, while the Permanent Finance Committee was the guardians of the Societys funds. However, as the scope and extent and of the Society evolved into what it is today, full time staffs were recruited, and we now have 27 staff working at the Secretariat, that sees to the day-to-day running of the Society. Our first major conservation project was to protect the Giant Leathery Turtle way back in the 1960s (check out MNJ Issue Vol 19 (2&3). The project, lead by the late Dr E. Balasingam, researched on the egg laying habits of the turtles, and was the first ever turtle eggs collection scheme for conservation done in this country. The hatchery programme that was started in 1961 was subsequently managed by the Fisheries Department. While a whole range of activities are carried out nationwide by our members, it is the mega initiatives that garner the most public support. In 1977, MNS jointly with 5 other organizations, took out a half-page advertisement in a national daily and launched the Save the Endau-Rompin National Park Campaign. There were no immediate end to logging, but licenses were not renewed for the area after the 1977 concessions expired. 1985 marked a historical year MNS initiated the Malaysian Heritage & Scientific Expedition to Endau Rompin. 1993 saw the Johor part of Endau-Rompin gazetted as a State Park, culminating years of discussions with the state government which stemmed from the Expedition. Subsequently, 1993 saw MNS once again leading another landmark initiative the year long Malaysian Heritage & Scientific Expedition to Belum, launched by the then His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong IX Sultan Azlan Shah. This expedition documented the diversity and richness of flora & fauna of the area, while gathering baseline data to assist the Perak state government in the areas management. After year of continuous advocacy and other

related initiatives, the Royal Belum State Park was legally gazetted as a totally protected area in May 2007. Over the years, MNS, through its members, partners and supporters, has played an integral role in the conservation of Malaysias natural heritage. Being the largest membership based environmental organization in the country and with a string of success secured under our belt, we have now clearly become a strong voice for conservation in Malaysia; presenting our stand in promoting and ensuring responsible environmental stewardship in the country.

SOME OF OUR MILESTONES YEAR PROJECT 1963 Conservation of the Giant Leathery turtles in Terengganu 1960 Save Batu Caves Campaign 1960 Limestone massifs of the Kinta Valley researched 1974 Introduced the Malayan Naturalist, our quarterly periodical 1976-80 Blueprint for Conservation in Malaysia 1981 Save Pulau Redang Campaign 1984 Gua Kepayan Expedition 1985-89 Endau-Rompin Heritage Expeditions 1987 Kuala Selangor Nature Park established 1988 BOH-MNS Field Study Centre establishment 1990 MNS 50th Anniversary Conference on Conservation of Tropical Biodiversity 1991 UNEP Global 500 Awards 1991 School Nature Clubs (Kelab Pencinta Alam, KPA) launched with Ministry of Education 1991 MNS Tho Yow Pong Children Nature Education Fund established for underprivileged children to experience nature camps and trips to the rainforest. 1993 MNS efforts culminate in the establishment of Endau-Rompin National Park 1993 Belum Scientific and Heritage Expedition I 1993 MNS-FRIM-SHELL Nature Education Centre established in FRIM 1994 Malaysian Climate Change Group (MCCG), an alliance beginning with 3 local NGOs, formed. 1995 Started work towards the protection of Gunung Stong in Kelantan 1995 Kuala Selangor Nature Park receives Minamata award. 1996 Green the Nation - Tree Planting Group launched 1996 Framework for Nature Education and Research Centre in Endau-Rompin National Park (Johor)

1996 Terrestrial survey of the Johor Island Archipelago and Gunung Ledang on behalf of the Endau-Rompin National Park begins. 1996 National Biodiversity Project towards Biological Diversity Country Study Document 1996 MNS joins the campaign against Bakun Dam 1996 MNS joins the Malaysian Hills Network 1997 Milky Stork reintroduction at KSNP 1997 Environmental Education Program at Rimba Ilmu Universiti Malaya launched 1997 Terrestrial study for the Johor Island Archipelago and Gunung Ledang 1997-98 Avifaunal survey of Paya Indah, Selangor (Client: The Malaysian Wetlands Foundation) 1997 MNS becomes official national partner of BirdLife International 1998 Launch of the Asian Conservation Awareness Program (ACAP), a partnership amongst MNS, WildAid, and Department of Wildlife & National Parks Malaysia 1998 A Vegetation and Avifaunal Survey of Tasik Chini, Pahang (Client: Wetlands International-Asia Pacific 1998 A Feasibility study on the Establishment of a Nature Park in Malim Nawar, Perak (Inclusive of Avifaunal Survey) 1998 Belum Science and Heritage Expedition II 1998 Kampung Endah Model Site A community project on environmental education. 1998 Study of the Klang Gates Ridge for the proposal of the Selangor State Park, in collaboration with TrEES 1998-04 Milky Stork Captive Breeding & Reintroduction Program is launched at Kuala Selangor Nature Park. First of its kind in the world ! 1999 Johor Mangroves study for Johor National Parks Corporation 1999 Organised and Hosted BirdLife International World Conference, Awana Genting. 1999 Expedition to Pantai Aceh, Pulau Pinang 1999 Expedition to Pulong Tau, Sarawak 1999 Prepared proposal for the Establishment of Kinta Nature Park (Batu Gajah) and Development Plans (inclusive of avifaunal survey) [submitted to State EPU and Perak State Tourism EXCO] 1999-present Organisation of nationwide Asian Waterbird Census (Malaysia) [Annual country reports produced]. 1999 Hosted the Birdlife International World Conference launched by the Minister of Science, Technology and Environment with Queen Noor of Jordan as Patron 2000 Millennium Tree Planting A Green Gift to the Nation, Co-organiser. Entry to the Guiness World Book of Records for number of trees planted. 2000 Malaysia Water Forum 2000-present First Raptor Watch Week, Tanjung Tuan launched (in partnership with Melaka

& Negeri Sembilan State and local government, agencies and businesses) 2000-01 Conducted a baseline natural resource inventory of Gunung Ledang (inclusive of avifaunal survey) 2000 Conservation of Rafflesia and Raja Brooke Bird Butterfly program in Ulu Geroh with indigenous community 2001 Launched Nature Education Centre, Endau-Rompin (Johor) launched. 2001 Wild for Wildlife, a public Awareness Program with WILAID International launched 2001 Provision of technical input and training to the Sarawak Biodiversity Centre to assess the use of small towns in Sarawak by migratory swallows. 2001 Avifaunal survey during the Kuala Selangor Biodiversity Survey. 2001 Study on Fireflies of the Kuala Selangor District 2002 MNS appointed as Ramsar CEPA NGO-Focal point for Malaysia 2002 Study on Eco-tourism carrying Capacity of Pulau Layang Layang 2002 Nature awareness and education camp for the local community of Pulau Tinggi a project with Ford Motor Malaysia 2002 Conservation Assessment of the Lesser Adjutant Stork, a Globally Threatened Species in the State of Johor Darul Taazim, Peninsular Malaysia (Report prepared for the Johor State Government) 2002 Conducted a carrying capacity study of Pulau Layang-Layang (inclusive of seabird study) 2002 Cameron Highlands Botanical Study conducted by MNS and REACH 2002-05 Selection and Nomination of Important Bird Areas in Malaysia. Publication of the Handbook of Important Bird Areas in Malaysia. 2003 Raptor Watch 2003 resulted in the saving of Tanjung Tuan Forest Reserve from development a commitment from the Melaka State Government. 2003 Scientific & Heritage Expedition 2003 Langkawi Islands. 2003 Conducted an avifaunal survey during the 3rd Belum Expedition organized by UKMForestry Department (Peninsular Malaysia). 2003 Avifaunal survey during the Scientific & Heritage Langkawi Expedition, organized by MNS, Langkawi Development Authority and Forestry Department (Peninsular Malaysia) 2004 The launch of MNS CENTRE Project, a community project at Kuala Selangor. 2004 Selection and nomination of Important Bird Areas in Malaysia. Publication of the Handbook of Important Bird Areas in Malaysia. 2004 Completion of the Hornbill Research Projects (1st phase), Royal Belum State Park 2004 Field research on hornbills in Belum-Temengor forest complex, Perak. 2004 Milky Stork Captive Breeding & Reintroduction Program Phase 1 ends with successful release of 9 birds into the wild as an experimental release. Phase 2 being sought. 2004 Malaysian Nature Society appointed Coordinator of Malaysian Climate Change Group

(MCCG) 2005 Report prepared for Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Important Bird Areas and Ramsar: Building Linkages and Priorities for Conserving Wetlands and Wetlanddependent Birds in Malaysia. 2006 Kuala Selangor Nature Park becomes a member of Wetlands Link International (WLI) 2006 KPA celebrates 15th year anniversary 2006 MNS Belum Temengor Campaign 2006: 80,000 signatures collected 2006-07 Conducting an assessment of the feasibility of developing Birdwatching as a tourism product 2007 Directory of Important Bird Areas in Malaysia Key Sites for Conservation launched To find out more about how you can be involved in protecting Malaysias natural wonders click here. Or contact us at mns@mns.org.my for more information.

Malaysian Wildlife Law

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Malaysian Wildlife Law consists of the regulation, protection, conservation and management of wildlife in Malaysia. The Constitution of Malaysia authority those at the federal and the states level to make laws regarding wildlife resources. As such, eleven states in peninsular are managed under an act while Sabah enacted an enactment and Sarawak an ordinance.
[edit]Precursor

to the Federal Wildlife Act

A Wildlife Commission of Malaya was established by the British colonists in 1932 to make full inquiry into existing regulations for protection of wildlife; ways to deal with wildlife damage to agriculture; and the organization needed to administer the preservation of wildlife. Some of the major recommendations of the report were:

Appointment of Commissioner for Wildlife and another for National Parks Establishment of Taman Negara and Krau Game Reserve Open and close hunting seasons Total ban on wildlife commercialization Appointment of honorary Deputy Wildlife Officers, wildlife rangers as Conservation and management of riverine fish

guardian of forest and wildlife

Establishment of Wildlife Fund.

The report provided the framework for the consolidation of the state game offices and establishment of the Wildlife Ordinance 1955 in Malayan States. Later, the 1955 Ordinance was repealed with the enactment of the Wildlife Protection Act 1972 by the Malaysia Parliment. The 1972 Act enable for the federalisation of all state wildlife departments and appointment of the Director-General ofDepartment of Wildlife and National Parks (DWNP).

Federal laws and policies

There are various other laws that mentioned on the wildlife or habitat conservation issues in Malaysia.
Law Details

Aboriginal Peoples Act 1954

Provides for the protection, well-being and advancement of aboriginal people. No land within an aboriginal area can be designated as wildlife reserve.

Land Conservation Act 1960

Specifically to conserve hill lands, to prevent soil erosion, and control salutation.

Land Capability Classification 1963

Land use planning in PM has been partly based on LCC. Mining and agriculture have higher priority; then only forestry and other uses. Wildlife reserves and protected forest reserves are included in the category for land possessing little or no mineral, agricultural or productive forest development potential in Class V.

National Land Code 1965

Makes provisions to set aside potential protected areas as wildlife reserve or national park.

Customs Act 1967 (amended in 1988)

Identifies that the DWNP as the reference agency for import and export of any wild bird and animal, alive or dead; DWNP licence; CITES permit

Environmental Quality Act 1974 (amended 1985)

DOE monitors 20 specific activities and parameters related to pollution and environmental standards. Prescribed activities that affect forest e.g. logging >5 km EIA guidelines for forestry

Local Government Act No. 171 of 1976

Empowers the state government to create local authorities, who then may establish and manage public places, including parks and provide for the creation of small protected areas of natural habitat and intensively managed parks.

Town and Country Empowers the state to have their own T&CPD. Planning Act No. 172 of Ensures conservation is an essential component of land use planning and 1976 authorizes the state to set aside specific areas as conservation zones.

Third Malaysia Plan 1976-1980

The first time mentioned on the proposed additional 15 conservation areas totaling 5,663.30 km.

The National Forest Policy 1978 revised in 1992

Applicable to Peninsular Malaysia. Provides the classification of forests as protective, productive and amenity forests. Provides guidelines for the management of remaining forest resources. Forest harvesting is carried out in the production forest and state land forest.

National Parks Act 1980

Provides for the states to establish national parks to be administered by DWNP under the federal government.

National Forest Act 1984 Act to provide for the administration, management and conservation of (Act 313) forests and forestry development within the States of Malaysia.

Act relating to fisheries, including the conservation, management and development of maritime and estuarine fishing and fisheries, in Malaysia Fisheries Act 1985 (Act waters, to turtles and riverine fishing in Malaysia and to matters connected 317) therewith or incidental thereto. Establishment of marine park and marine reserve. Protection of aquatic mammals and turtles.

National Conservation Strategy 1993

Emphasis on the conservation of natural resources, develop sustainable and improve efficiency in resource use and management.

National Environment Policy

Aim at achieving development taking account the environmental carrying capacity and conserving the countrys cultural and natural heritage, all within the concept of sustainable development.

National Policy on Biodiversity 1994

Sets out a policy, strategy and action plan of programmes for effective conservation and management of biological diversity. Enhance sustainable utilization of biodiversity. Strengthen biodiversity management.

Marine Park Island Identifies important marine resources and habitats within protected waters. Management Conceptual Protection of specific land areas on these islands Plan 1994

National Ecotourism Plan 1995

Use ecotourism as a way to promote conservation and sustainable development.

State government policy and legislature

Taman Negara Enactments of 1938 and 1939 in Kelantan, Terengganu

and Pahang - Empowers the DWNP to manage Taman Negara with a total area of 4,324.53 km.

River Terrapin Enactment (Kedah) of 1972 - Protection and management National Park of Johore Enactment 1989 - Provides for the creation of State Parks Enactment (Trengganu) of 1987 - Similar to the National Park

of turtles, tortoises and terrapins by DWNP

parks in Johor

Act of 1980; but none have been designated yet.

[edit]Legislations

applicable to Sarawak

Forest Ordinance 1954 - An Ordiance to provide for the regulation of Natural Resources and Environmental Ordinance 1994 National Parks and Nature Reserve Ordinance 1998 (Chapter 27) - An

taking forest produces; protection and management of the forest of Sarawak.

Ordinance for the constitution and management of National Parks and Nature Reserves and all matters incidental thereto.

Wildlife Protection Ordinance 1998 - An Ordinance to provide better

provisions for the protection of wild life, the establishment and management of Wild Life Sanctuaries and all matters ancillary thereto.

Sarawak Biodiversity Ordinance 1998

[edit]Legislation

applicable to Sabah

Kinabalu Park Ordinance 1962 Sabah Parks - A law for the constitution of

the Kinabalu Park

Wildlife Conservation Enactment 1997 - A law for the regulation, Sabah Biodiversity Enactment 2001 - A law for the regulation of biological

protection, conservation and management of wildlife, caves and wildlife areas.

research on the natural resources