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Malaysia is among the Top 20 megadiverse countries in the world in terms of bio-diversity. Our green and lush jungles are home to approximately 210 mammal species, 620 bird species, 250 reptile species and 150 frog species, while Malaysia's large marine territory also holds a great diversity of life, being part of the Coral Triangle. Yet, our record of keeping this bio-diversity thriving is spotty, at best. In just as short as two lifetimes, dozens of species found in Malaysia have been severely threatened, owing mostly to development and poaching. The conflict of human and animals is markedly obvious in the very symbol of our Malaysian spirit, the Malayan tiger, whose numbers fell in a swathe of bounteous hunting. The Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) has created this site, which it hopes to run as a repository of information about the country's wildlife, especially those under threat, in the hopes that it will assist researchers, conservationists, students and nature lovers in their efforts to learn more about these creatures and ultimately change their fate. In the words of those we seek to abolish, we ironically wish you Happy Hunting! Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) Our Vision: For Malaysia’s natural heritage and rich biological diversity to be effectively protected, managed and conserved for the benefit and appreciation of all Malaysians. Our Mission: To promote the conservation of Malaysia's natural heritage. Our Motto: “Know nature, value nature and act for nature” The Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) is Malaysia’s largest and oldest non-government environmental organisation. The genesis of the society predates the country’s independence – by a group of mainly British expatriates deeply interested in the country’s lush natural heritage, who decided that the abundant collection of field notes and natural history records which they had accumulated was vital to the country’s heritage and should be published. In 1940, with the publication of the Malayan Nature Journal Volume 1, the Malaysian Nature Society was born. MNS today has over 4,000 members, 12,000 student members (Kelab Pencinta Alam, KPA), with 14 branches spread across the country. MNS’s Kuala Lumpur-based headquarters has a team of 40 dedicated full-time staff who see to the day-to-day running of the society’s administration and activities. MNS is an integral part of the Malaysian institution, working closely with the government, bringing a conservation voice to Malaysia’s decision-making and planning platforms. The society plays a significant national role in Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs), while in the last five years, it has represented national delegations to the Conference Of Parties (COPs) of Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), Ramsar and UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Climate change is a key focus area, and MNS is a founding member of the Malaysian Climate Change Group (MCCG) and a member of MYCAT (a tiger conservation network) as well as a founding organisation of MENGO (Malaysian Environmental NGOs). The society sits on national Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) panels, national budget consultations and various national and state-level consultations. MNS is also a partner, member and/or affiliated with various international organisations, such as BirdLife International, Forest Stewardship Council, IUCN and Climate Action Network South-East Asia. Source: www.mns.my |
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Action Plan
Read some plans involving the Asian Rhino, Tiger, Elephant, Tapir, Orangutan, Sun Bear, Turtle and Shark
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News
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Malayan tigers need more protection
MYCAT calls for more to be done to save our tigers
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