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Our Co-Founder, Dr. Chan Eng Heng Was Recently Fea.. 30th Mar 2024, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
Our co-founder, Dr. Chan Eng Heng was recently featured in the State of the World's Sea Turtles (SWOT) as a living legend! π
Dr. Chan spent 10 years studying the Leatherback Turtles in Rantau Abang Terengganu, and then went on to kickstart a very much well-known and well-liked citizen science programme called the Sea Turtle Research Unit - UMT (SEATRU) Volunteer Programme. To date, more than 5,000 volunteers have participated in the one-week programme that allows members of the public to do ...
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What A Turt-Ley Fantastic Week. Weve Been Running .. 28th Mar 2024, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
What a turt-ley fantastic week! π
Weβve been running a symbolic adoption programme at The British International School of Kuala Lumpur for a whole week and it's been awesome! π€©
The atmosphere was electric and the students and their parents were totally on board with saving turtles! The students canβt help but be attracted by Turbo, the adorable turtle plushie, and all the colourful bracelets and bookmarks and "Free the Turtle" soaps that we made π
This programme is a continuation...
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Nak Dapatkan Sampul Duit Raya Secara Percuma?. Mul.. 27th Mar 2024, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
Nak dapatkan sampul duit raya secara percuma?
Mulai hari ini, anda akan menerima sampul duit raya secara percuma bagi setiap pembelian cenderamata dari laman web kami. Bukan sekeping dua ye, tapi 10 keping!
Selain itu, setiap pembelian anda juga secara langsung akan membantu para wanita di Kemaman menjana pendapatan untuk menyokong keluarga mereka. Jom #membelisambilberamal π·
Tunggu apa lagi? Dapatkan sampul duit raya anda sementara stok masih ada!
Layari laman web kami di www.turtlecons...
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Ever Wondered What Makes Turtles, Terrapins, And T.. 21st Mar 2024, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
Ever wondered what makes turtles, terrapins, and tortoises different? π’
Join us at 4:00 pm this afternoon at Utan Cafe, Putatan where Dr. Baizurah, our researcher, will break it down into simple terms.
We'll take a peek at some of the coolest species of turtles, terrapins, and tortoises right here in Malaysia. Find out why turtles are important for our environment and why we should pay attention to them, protect them and save them from extinction.
If you're curious about these awesome rept...
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We Loveee This New S-Hell Yeah T-Shirts. The River.. 19th Mar 2024, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
We loveee this new S-hell yeah T-shirts π
The river terrapin is creatively doodled by Jon @voodoodles , and we love it!
You can choose either black or white, or you can get both!
This fundraising by @voodoodles is still on-going, so head to our website fast before it runs out! Link in bio π’
P/s: Jon is raising awareness about rare and endangered turtle species through his art. He hopes that anyone who visits his page learns something new and fun about the turtles. Check out his IG for ...
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Have You Seen Our Reversible Bucket Hats? We Heard.. 14th Mar 2024, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
Have you seen our reversible bucket hats? We heard that they come in a variety of designs and colours π€
Check them out on our webstore www.turtleconservationsociety.org.my/shop (link in bio) and know that when you shope with us, you are also directly empowering the women in the local communities πͺπ»
#batikcantik #batikaccessories #batikbuckethat #batikclothing #batikmalaysia #turtlebatik #womenempowerment #womeninspiringwomen #handmade #handmadeinmalaysia
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So Many Things Are Happening At The Same Time. The.. 13th Mar 2024, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
So many things are happening at the same time!
The nesting season is still on-going, and so far, we have collected more than 1,400 river terrapin eggs! And that's a new record for the project!
At the same time, we're resuming our monthly river patrols to remove discarded/abandoned fishing gear.
In a recent survey conducted with staff from @perhilitan_malaysia, we found and removed a rawai (weighted fishing net) from the river. We observed a few fresh tracks left behind by river terrapins, an...
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Jabatan Perhilitan Semenanjung Malaysia, Team Tcs .. 11th Mar 2024, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
Jabatan PERHILITAN Semenanjung Malaysia, team TCS serta Geng Tuntung berganding bahu dalam musim persarangan tuntung sungai 2024 π’
Tuntung sungai merupakan salah satu khazanah negara yang semakin diancam kepupusan, dan masih kurang kesedaran tentang penurunan populasinya.
Jalinan kerjasama yang baik dengan semua pihak amat penting untuk meningkatkan dan menambah baik usaha pemuliharaan dan konservasi di negara ini.
Terima kasih diucapkan kepada Jabatan PERHILITAN Semenanjung Malaysia , da...
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Thank You Tengku Hassanal This.7 For Rescuing The .. 7th Mar 2024, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
Congratulations @this.7 , this will be your first of many animal rescues in the future π
Other than avians, freshwater turtles, like the River Terrapin, also gets caught in the fishing gears that are left unguarded in the river.
It is one of the threats that contribute to the declining of their population.
Our team patrols the Kemaman River every now and then to remove and discard the gears.
Together we can save the wildlifes and spread the awareness throughout the community πͺπ»
#t...
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Jon Voodoodles On Ig Has Done It Again, And Again,.. 4th Mar 2024, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
Jon @voodoodles (on IG) has done it again, and again, and again...
Jon aims to raise awareness about rare and endangered turtle species through his art. He hopes that anyone who visits his page learns something new and fun about the turtles.
Check out Jon's IG for some bite-sized info on our Malaysian turtle species!
P/S: Also, have you seen our S-hell yeah T-shirt that features the river terrapin that Jon sketched? π’ Get yours here https://bit.ly/voodoodles-fundraiser
#turtleconservatio...
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Kerajaan Terengganu Telah Isytihar Hari Ahad Sebag.. 26th Feb 2024, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
Kerajaan Terengganu telah isytihar hari Ahad sebagai Hari Batik bagi seluruh penduduk negeri Terengganu β¨
Tujuan pengisytiharaan ini adalah untuk mempromosikan batik Terengganu ke peringkat yang lebih tinggi, dan bagi membantu menjana ekonomi setempat.
Etika pemakaian ini tidak terhad kepada penjawat awam sahaja malahan semua kakitangan swasta, badan bukan kerajaan, usahawan dan golongan bekerja sendiri turut digalakkan memakai batik pada setiap hari Ahad.
Anda runsing mencari batik? Kami a...
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No More Monday Blues. Today, We Are Excited To Sha.. 25th Feb 2024, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
No more Monday blues! π
Today, we are excited to share with you the behind-the-scenes process of capturing images of our exquisite batik products. Our team goes to great lengths, from lounging on sandy shores to capturing the golden hour, all in pursuit of the perfect backdrop for our products.
Have you spotted something that caught your eye? π«£ Explore our website now to kickstart your week with a touch of elegance! (link in bio)
#membelisambilberamal #batikMalaysia #sapotlokal #sapotl...
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While Some Of Us Were Celebrating Chinese New Year.. 20th Feb 2024, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
On the 10th and 11th of February, TCS was invited to join as an exhibitor at Zoo Kemaman on their Open Day which was held to celebrate the 22nd Anniversary Celebration of Kemaman Municipal Council (Majlis Sambutan Ulangtahun Pemasyhuran Majlis Perbandaran Kemaman Kali Ke-22.
This annual Zoo Kemaman Open Day is one of our favourite events to attend, as we get to bring our exhibitions closer to you! Visitors had a blast playing our mini-games and even scored some prizes to bring home with them. ...
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Malay Caption Below. The Peak Of The Nesting Seaso.. 19th Feb 2024, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
(Malay caption below.)
The peak of the nesting season is coming!
Last night, six females emerged simultaneously at one of the nesting banks, and laid eggs close to each other. Four of them can be seen in the first picture π΅π½
The moonlight was so bright we had to be very careful not to disturb other females while we collect the eggs π€«
A total of 119 eggs were collected in 10 nests. All the eggs are now incubated safely at our river terrapin hatchery in Kg. Pasir Gajah.
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Terima Kasih Kepada Lembaga Kemajuan Terengganu Te.. 15th Feb 2024, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
Terima kasih kepada Lembaga Kemajuan Terengganu Tengah di atas sumbangan sebuah enjin bot berjenama YAMAHA dan berkuasa kuda 15HP (2-stroke) atau setara kepada Persatuan Pemuliharaan Tuntung, Kura-kura dan Penyu Malaysia di Kg. Pasir Gajah pagi tadi.
Tuan Haji Mahdi Amin Ahmad, Pengurus Kanan Korporat, dan Puan Fadhlina Mohamed, Pengurus Pelancongan, sempat mendengarkan penerangan tentang projek konservasi yang dijalankan selama 13 tahun, dan menanam telur tuntung sungai yang baru sahaja dikuti...
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Last Wednesday, We Were Fortunate To Participate A.. 12th Feb 2024, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
Last Wednesday, we were fortunate to participate as an exhibitor for the Closing Ceremony of the Cultural Exchange Programme with the Aboriginal Education Centre. This event coincided with the celebration of Wetlands Day at Ancasa Royale Pekan Hotel, Pahang.
Alongside other organisations, we exhibited our turtle specimens and turtle-batik products for the showcase. In addition, a group of exchange students from the University of Adelaide, Australia, along with Orang Asli of the Semelai and Jak...
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