PETALING JAYA: Seizure figures reflect only what authorities have detected, not the full scale of gibbon trafficking, with conservationists calling for stronger efforts to prevent the primates from being taken from the wild. Gibbon Conservation Society founder Mariani Ramli said the cases linked to KL International Airport between January 2024 and August 2026 were an indication of trafficking activity, rather than a measure of conservation success. She said the trade inflicte

TAMAN Tasik Shah Alam is spreading its wings. The 17ha urban park in Selangor is being reimagined as a premier birdwatching hub to capture a slice of the lucrative global ecotourism market. This strategic move aims to position Shah Alam as a sustainable, high-value sanctuary for international travellers seeking a rare glimpse of avian life in the heart of the state. Located between Persiaran Tasik and Persiaran Dato Menteri, the site features three man-made lakes and lush gre

Calls for Selangor government to establish a conservation management plan for Batu Caves in Gombak are getting louder. Local communities...

Groups: Funds needed to foster greater appreciation for nature PETALING JAYA: Funds should be set aside under Budget 2024 for nature...

PETALING JAYA: Environmental groups have called for better resources for conservation efforts as well as concrete measures for tackling...

PETALING JAYA: Environmental activists welcomed the revised maximum penalty of up to RM1mil under the amended Wildlife Conservation Act...

THE public can play a proactive role in protecting the habitat of wildlife, especially that of tigers, says a conservationist. Ecotourism...

THE Covid-19 pandemic may have provided some respite to the environment, especially tourist spots. However, huge amounts of rubbish...

FOLKS in Cameron Highlands are concerned over the proposed plan for an outdoor theme park. Those interviewed by StarMetro felt that the...