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WWF Malaysia News & Blogs
Instantly update yourself on the latest animal welfare developments. Leading animal shelters and rescuers will share news and knowledge with you, consolidated through their blogs and social media pages.
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Tiger Roams Outside Primary School Fence
12th Jan 2022, by WWF Malaysia
With reference to this article:
https://malaysiagazette.com/2022/01/11/tiger-roam s-outside-primary-school-fence/
We share our concerns for the safety of the staff and students at Sekolah Kebangsaan Balar, near Gua Musang, Kelantan where a tiger was reportedly sighted.
After the recent tragic incident where an orang asli villager was killed by a tiger, which was then shot dead, we urge that for future encounters, authorities adopt best strategies which will assure the safety of both human an...
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4th Asia Ministerial Conference On Tiger Conservat..
11th Jan 2022, by WWF Malaysia
4th Asia Ministerial Conference on Tiger Conservation 2022
8 More Days to Go!
The Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources through the Department of Wildlife and National Parks of Peninsular Malaysia Jabatan PERHILITAN Semenanjung Malaysia will organise the 4th Asia Ministerial Conference on Tiger Conservation 2022 in Kuala Lumpur in collaboration with Global Tiger Forum.
Malaysia is one of the 13 Tiger Range Countries that still has wild tigers. The Tiger Range Countries comprise Bangladesh,...
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Marine Turtles Are Impacted By Anthropogenic Threa..
11th Jan 2022, by WWF Malaysia
Marine turtles are impacted by anthropogenic threats such as incidental catch, turtle parts and egg poaching, habitat degradation, and impacts of climate change.
The WWF-Malaysia marine programme focuses on reducing threats.
Among the key strategies, are:
✅ bycatch mitigation measures and,
✅ reducing poaching of marine turtles and its eggs.
If incidental catch mitigation measures are implemented, plus legislation, hatchery management, enforcement on marine turtles are improved - this ...
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Understanding Environmental Flows
10th Jan 2022, by WWF Malaysia
#DYK that a river’s environmental flow (e-flow) plays an important role in human livelihood and well being? Ensuring sufficient flows with good water quality at different seasons of the year can help to maintain flows to replenish wetlands, refresh the river, keep habitat for fishes and other aquatic life in the river healthy. These in turn provide fishes for people, clean water supply and recharge river banks for healthy riparian to limit pest and disease infestation.
Learn more about this e...
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Were Turning 50 In January 2022, With Many Excitin..
7th Jan 2022, by WWF Malaysia
We’re turning 50 in January 2022, with many exciting activities throughout the year. Please join us for our 50th Anniversary FB Live Launch on Thursday, 13 January 2022 from 2:00pm to 3:30pm so we can thank you for your important support! Enjoy the premiere of our 50th Anniversary Official Video and exclusive video messages from WWF leaders. 'Meet' your conservation heroes online as they share their inspiring stories from the field.
We invite everyone to join us in celebrating WWF-Malaysia's...
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Wwf-Malaysia Has Been Stepping Up Its Conservation..
7th Jan 2022, by WWF Malaysia
WWF-Malaysia has been stepping up its conservation efforts by undertaking education programmes online. Powered by Royal Bank of Canada, we recently brought 23 primary and secondary school students onboard our inaugural Water Squad Challenge.
Students participating in the 5-day programme, which began on 13 December 2021, explored topics related to water and conservation while participating in mini activities. Having explored where water comes from and relevant issues, the students learned how to...
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Turtle Guardians Patrol Beaches In Melaka, Sabah A..
4th Jan 2022, by WWF Malaysia
Turtle Guardians patrol beaches in Melaka, Sabah and Terengganu from 8.30pm to 5.00am every night during nesting season to protect turtle eggs from being poached. They collect data on nesting females by tagging their flippers, and check for hatchling emergence as well as ensure that they are released in accordance with best hatchery practices.
Their work is vital to increase the number of hatchlings produced each year, ensuring the perpetuity of turtle species. Your donation helps fund their ef...
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Under The Sabah Wildlife Conservation Enactment 19..
4th Jan 2022, by WWF Malaysia
Under the Sabah Wildlife Conservation Enactment (1997), the Bornean elephant subspecieS is listed as a totally protected species. The Bornean elephant is one of the two flagship species that are affected by the habitat loss and fragmentation of their natural habitats.
The elephants are also impacted by retaliatory killings associated with human-elephant conflict. Help save our elephants, click ‘Join Our WWF-Malaysia' in our bio link. Thank you for your support.
#borneopygmy
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Did You Know That The Bornean Elephant Subspecies ..
27th Dec 2021, by WWF Malaysia
Did you know that the Bornean elephant subspecies is endemic to Sabah and Kalimantan?
They're genetically distinct from the Asian elephants.
Bornean elephants are still vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, and land conversion of their habitat into agricultural lands. There is so much we can do to support the conservation of the species. Starting with little steps, such as spreading awareness, advocating for peaceful co-existence between elephants and humans and supporting the purchase of susta...
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Do You Know An Eco Champion In Your Community? Som..
23rd Dec 2021, by WWF Malaysia
Do you know an eco champion in your community? Someone who goes above and beyond for the environment. If yes, nominate the individual by 16 January 2022. Six eco champions will receive a grant of up to RM 5,000 and participate in exclusive upskilling programmes to push their conservation projects to greater heights. More info at https://www.wwfmy-esd.com/eco-champion-awards-2022
The Eco Champion Awards aims to celebrate inspiring individuals for their outstanding commitment to conserving the n...
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Interested To Help Sustain The Natural World For T..
20th Dec 2021, by WWF Malaysia
Interested to help sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and wildlife? Then please submit your CV because WWF-Malaysia is hiring!
Senior Programme Officer, Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Programme
Base: Petaling Jaya
Key Specifications:
1. Degree in education, environmental science or related
2. Minimum working two (2) years related working experience; or three (3) years in educational or related fields with NGOs, corporate sector or civil service.
3. Skills in instr...
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We Wish Our Harimau Malaya Team Victory In Their S..
19th Dec 2021, by WWF Malaysia
We wish our Harimau Malaya team victory in their Suzuki Cup match tonight 19 December 2021!
WWF-Malaysia thanks the Football Association of Malaysia for participating in our #ScoreForTigers campaign earlier this year, in support of conserving their namesake -- the critically endangered harimau Malaya.
You too can #ScoreForTigers by purchasing #ScoreForTigers eco-friendly jerseys at https://www.pandashop.my/product/gtd-black-jersey/ Proceeds will be channelled to our conservation efforts. Thank...
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Are Characterised By Male Bimaturism. Meaning, Sex..
19th Dec 2021, by WWF Malaysia
🦧 are characterised by male bimaturism. Meaning, sexually mature males exhibit intra-sexual dimorphism. This could be caused by intense 🤼 male-male competition. Both male morphs actually behave differently.
Dominant males known also as “flanged males”, are larger and have fully developed secondary sexual characteristics. Look for the prominent cheek pads, long fur and a throat sack.
The subordinate males or “unflanged males” tend to be smaller, shorter fur, and have no throat sa...
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Sarawakians Want Environmentally Conscious Leaders
15th Dec 2021, by WWF Malaysia
Keputusan tinjauan atas talian sempena Pilihan Raya Negeri Sarawak Ke-12 yang akan datang menunjukkan rakyat Sarawak memerlukan pemimpin yang peka terhadap alam sekitar. Daripada 324 responden, 89.5% menyatakan minat mereka untuk mengetahui lebih lanjut mengenai aspirasi parti politik tentang alam sekitar, manakala 88.6% berpendapat bahawa ahli politik tidak memberi perhatian yang cukup kepada alam sekitar. Terima kasih kepada semua responden kerana berkongsi pendapat anda. Untuk hasil tinja...
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To Protect The Critically Endangered Hawksbill Tur..
14th Dec 2021, by WWF Malaysia
To protect the critically endangered Hawksbill turtles (Eretmochelys imbricata) - WWF-Malaysia, alongside other WWF Asia-Pacific countries (including the Philippines and Indonesia) participates and contributes to the WWF International Wildlife Practice Initiative.
That includes assisting in establishing ShellBank to help uncover the transcontinental legal and illegal marine turtle trade in the region. While this is a good step forward, more must be done to save our sea turtles. Learn more, visi...
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Kpmg In Malaysia Is Thrilled To Bring Once Again I..
14th Dec 2021, by WWF Malaysia
KPMG in Malaysia is thrilled to bring once again its much-anticipated Virtual Charity Run in 2021. The theme for this year is "Towards Net-Zero", upholding ESG aspirations, advocating sustainable growth, and delivering positive impact to society.
KPMG in Malaysia will be channelling part proceeds from the run towards WWF-Malaysia’s conservation efforts.
Download the BookDoc app to join now and stand a chance to win amazing prizes such as Apple Watch, AirPods Pro and many more!
·#BookDoc #K...
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