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Programme updates

Jul 10 2020

A Future for Primates in Malaysia

The Habitat Foundation has teamed up with the Malaysian Primatological Society to organise the second Habitat Expert Series web forum, A Future for Primates in Malaysia. This is an opportunity for concerned individuals, organizations and agencies to engage in an open discussion on how to strengthen conservation for Malaysia's primates. We will be holding an extended Q&A session, and encourage your questions and active participation in the live chat. The web forum will be moderated by Justine Vaz who is the General Manager at The … [Read more...] about A Future for Primates in Malaysia

Written by justine · Categorized: Expert Series - webforums, Programme updates · Tagged: Malaysian Primatalogical Society, Malaysian primates, Project Monyet, The Habitat Expert Series

Mar 15 2020

Celebrating the wetlands of Teluk Ayer Tawar

The Shorebirds Project of Peninsular Malaysia led by Dr. Nur Munira successfully organised a World Wetlands Day celebration on 29 February 2020. This event is one of many steps she is taking to raise awareness among the local community about the importance of protecting the shorebirds’ habitat at the Teluk Ayer Tawar–Kuala Muda Coast. The event which was supported by the members of Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) Penang and the Seberang Perai City Council, succeeded in enlisting the participation of students from local schools. It was … [Read more...] about Celebrating the wetlands of Teluk Ayer Tawar

Written by habitatf · Categorized: Education and community engagement, Programme updates · Tagged: Malaysian Nature Society, mangrove, Migratory shorebirds, THF Conservation Grant, wwd2020

Feb 23 2020

iNaturalist brings together biodiversity enthusiasts at The Habitat

In January 2020, iNaturalist trainers including Community and Support Coordinator, Tony Iwane, and Stakeholder Engagement Strategist, Carrie Seltzer, conducted a workshop at The Habitat Penang Hill to share the capabilities of this AI-powered citizen science platform in Southeast Asia. Participants included NGOs, academics, and nature enthusiasts. The Habitat Foundation funded some of the additional participants comprising GreenSmiths, Shorebirds Project of Peninsular Malaysia and researchers from the School of Biological Sciences, … [Read more...] about iNaturalist brings together biodiversity enthusiasts at The Habitat

Written by habitatf · Categorized: Education, Education and community engagement, Programme updates · Tagged: City Nature Challenge 2020, education, iNaturalist, National Geographic Society

Feb 23 2020

THF and Raleigh Kuala Lumpur recce Perlis State Park for future activities

Perlis State Park (PSP) is located at the north-western part of Perlis, covering an area of 5,000-hectares. It comprises two forest reserves: Mata Ayer Forest Reserve and Wang Mu Forest Reserve. Apart from being located next to Kampung Wang Kelian (probably the northernmost village in Malaysia), it constitutes the Malaysian part of the 36-kilometre-long Nakawan Range. Thailand manages the range on its territory as Thale Ban National Park. Perlis State Park boasts stunning limestone caves, especially Gua Wang Burma and Gua Kelam, which … [Read more...] about THF and Raleigh Kuala Lumpur recce Perlis State Park for future activities

Written by habitatf · Categorized: Conservation, Programme updates · Tagged: Perlis State Park, Raleigh Kuala Lumpur, Wang Kelian

Feb 23 2020

The Habitat Team plants mangrove trees at Sungai Acheh

Every year, the funicular train that takes visitors and workers up Penang Hill is temporarily closed for nine days of routine maintenance works. This year, during the train shutdown, 40 staff from The Habitat Penang Hill and The Habitat Foundation travelled to Sungai Acheh to plant 150 mangrove saplings and get stuck into wetland restoration work with local experts! Gathering in the Mangrove Forest Education Centre, we listened to Mr. Ilias Shafie, the chairman of PIFWA (Penang Inshore Fishermen's Welfare Association) who shared how … [Read more...] about The Habitat Team plants mangrove trees at Sungai Acheh

Written by habitatf · Categorized: Conservation, Programme updates · Tagged: Habitat volunteers, mangrove restoration, PIFWA

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