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Turtle Conservation Society of 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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New 2014-2016 Committee Members
16th Apr 2014, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
On Saturday, 15th March 2014, we had our 3rd Annual General Meeting (AGM). A total of 28 new and existing members attended the AGM.
The Secretary updated all present on the activities that TCS organized, conducted and participated in throughout 2013. Among others, we also discussed the production of a turtle coffee table book, shared ideas on funding opportunities and ways to further promote TCS and the work that the Society does, as well as suggested some turtle-related activities for 2014.
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Interactive Billboard To Shift Consumers’ Minds
23rd Jan 2014, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
Date: 23th January 2014
Source: The Star
Challenging: Participants saving the ice cream cone in the middle of Bukit Bintang.
LEO Burnett Malaysia, along with two of its clients, McDonald’s Malaysia and the Turtle Conservation Society, participated in the Moving Minds Challenge recently.
Launched by Moving Walls, this is Malaysia’s first interactive billboard campaign that will be displayed on a 200ft solid-state LED screen in Bukit Bintang.
The idea behind this competition is to create magic...
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Release A Turtle Hatchling “digitally” At Bukit Bintang
16th Jan 2014, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
Leo Burnett, the 4th largest communications network in the world, has created a mobile web-based microsite for a contest in collaboration with TCS to create awareness and raise funds for turtle conservation.
To participate, be at the elongated vertical big screen at Jalan Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur (at the intersection of McDonald’s, Lot 10 shopping mall & Maybank) at the following dates and times, load http://herorescue.com on your mobile and follow the on-screen prompts to symbolic...
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Terrapin Museum :: Day 03 :: Half-Way Point!
12th Jan 2014, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
We are finally at the last 50metres of a 100metre sprint to the finish!
Splitting into 2 teams today helped as team 1 covered the design & printing of the infographics & exhibits, while team 2 worked on the remaining facade, stripping of the carpets and repairing some of the carapace.
Drive to the ‘office’
No updates with regards to the weather nor water supply, as it stayed the same as Day 02, so we were left with an ironically “wet” Saturday – though insuf...
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Terrapin Museum (TM) :: Day 02 Updates :: Wet! Wet! WET!
12th Jan 2014, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
wet! Wet! WET!
That has been the general weather here in Kuala Berang with “3 sekawan” (3 friends from TCS). Its been raining non-stop and certain states surrounding Hulu Terengganu, Terengganu has been hit by the 2nd wave of floods (namely Kuantan in Pahang & Jeli in Kelantan). Here’s wishing they stay safe & stress-free!
On the local front in Kampung Dusun, its been quite an eventful day as we had all hands on deck, cleaning the exteriors & interiors, from walls t...
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Happy New Year!!! Our NEW Turtle Discovery Mini Museum
10th Jan 2014, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
A very happy new year to all of you; TCS members & readers! May the year 2014 bring you all more happiness, joy & prosperity!
Hi! Its been a while since I’ve contributed to a blog so this calls for a celebration! Both as a contributor and for the fact that TCS has been allocated a special area within the grounds of Perhilitan’s Terrapin Conservation unit (off Kampung Dusun, Kuala Berang, Terengganu) to setup our very first Turtle Discovery Mini Museum (TDMM)! Though we’...
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Turtle Awareness Programme In Tioman
25th Nov 2013, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
Last month, we were invited to conduct a Turtle Conservation Programme with the students of S.K. Tekek on Tioman Island, in conjunction with Berjaya Hotels and Resorts’ Tioman Island Clean Up Day (TICD) 2013.
A total of 50 students participated in programme. We were able to secure some financial assistance through Ms. Chuah of Sri KDU Secondary School, Kuala Lumpur. We purchased and distributed some biscuits and cookies to the students before the programme began. The students were given a...
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Terrapin Batik — You Know You Want One!
28th Aug 2013, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
We have recently produced a few Terrapin Batik designs, and we are selling them to raise funds for our Society. The single-print batiks are priced at RM 30 each, and they come in three colours — navy blue, light blue and maroon. The multi-print batiks are priced at RM 35 each, and they come in various colour combinations.
Each batik measures 180 cm x 110 cm, and they can be used to adorn your wall or as a table cloth or TV cover or bed cover. Really, it’s up to you :D
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Sale Of Turtle Eggs Makes Mockery Of Conservation Efforts
8th Jul 2013, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
Date: 8th July 2013
By: Sean Augustin
Source: fz.com
BAGS containing turtle eggs, resembling oversized ping-pong balls, were displayed openly by hawkers at the Pasar Payang market, in Kuala Terengganu.
The ones caked with sand were local eggs, while the cleaner ones were apparently from Sabah, or so they say.
Buyers would have to take the makcik’s word for it and shell out more money for the eggs from Terengganu, which cost RM35 for a pack of 10. Eggs from Sabah are priced below RM30 for ...
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Support Our First Crowd-Funding Project!
23rd May 2013, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
Adrian, our volunteer videographer, introduced us to pitchIN — a crowd-funding platform for people who want to raise money to launch their creative and innovative projects.
“pitchIN is not about investment or lending. Here, ideas and projects are pitched to the public for funds. In exchange, those who support the idea (via pledges) will get rewards from project owners.
pitchIN is another way to raise money – it is all-or-nothing funding. A project must reach its funding goal w...
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TCS And Sri KDU Organize Turtle Camp At S.K. Pasir Gajah, Kemaman
19th May 2013, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
On Saturday, 27th April 2013, a group of 27 teachers and students from Sri KDU Secondary School, Kota Damansara, organized and executed a Turtle Camp for the school students at S.K. Pasir Gajah, Kemaman. A total of 98 Primary 4, 5 and 6 students participated in the 3-hour programme.
The Turtle Camp started with a short talk about turtles, terrapins and tortoises by TCS; followed by some activities/games organized and supervised by the Sri KDU facilitators. With the help of the teachers, the stud...
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Sri KDU Students Join Turtle Discovery Trip
17th May 2013, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
On Friday, 26th April 2013, a group of 27 teachers and students from Sri KDU Secondary School, Kota Damansara, participated in our Turtle Discovery Trip.
The trip started like how it normally would — at the Turtle Sanctuary in Cherating. After learning about turtles, terrapins and tortoises, we proceeded to the River Terrapin Conservation Project site at Kg. Pasir Gajah in Kemaman. The village headman, secretary and treasurer dropped by to say Hello to the students. In the evening, we wat...
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Updates On The 2013 Terrapin Nesting Season In Kemaman
10th May 2013, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
The terrapin nesting season in the Kemaman River this year began on the 7th February and ended on the 11th March 2013. Despite stretching for more than 30 days, nesting activities were significantly reduced (compared to last year) due to the tail-end of the monsoon experienced in the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia. The Malaysian Meteorological Department reported that the East Coast states and Johor received between 300% and 800% of precipitation in February. As a result, the terrapin nesting...
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Students Speak Out Against Animal Abuse
13th Apr 2013, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
Date: 13th April 2013
Source: The Star – Metro – Central
On a mission: (From left) BERJAYA University College of Hospitality operations and resources director Shirley Hoo visiting booths with exhibition ambassadors Tong and Ng at Berjaya Times Square.
A TWO-DAY exhibition titled “Save Our Wildlife Exhibition KL ‘13” was held at Berjaya Times Square recently.
With the slogan “Make Animals’ Rights Known (M.A.R.K.)”, the exhibition was aimed at raising awareness to stop an...
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Would You Like To Join Our Turtle Discovery Trip?
12th Apr 2013, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
The itinerary, rates and schedule for the Turtle Discovery Trips in 2013 have just been announced!
At the moment, the trips are being offered in April and May 2013. More trips will be offered in the future if our time and schedules permit.
Click here for the complete itinerary, rates for adults/youths/family/TCS members (yes, TCS members are entitled to a 20% discount) as well as the schedule for April and May :D
Note: Requests for private trips (for 8-10 pax) may be considered, subject to our ...
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Fishermen Help For River Terrapins
22nd Feb 2013, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
Date: 13th February 2013
By: Sean Augustin
Source: fz.com
Mazlan Mamat, one of the key players in the river terrapin conservation project in Kg. Tok Kapor, Kemaman, posing with two river terrapins.
PETALING JAYA (Feb 13): Come March [9], 272 River terrapins (Batagur affinis) hatched in Kg. Tok Kapor, Terengganu will be released into the Kemaman river.
In 2011, 25 terrapins from the same village we released into the wild. However, the 11-fold increase is not what should please the Turtle Conserva...
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“A Trail Of Endurance” & TCS’ 2nd AGM
11th Jan 2013, by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia
“A Trail of Endurance: Journey to Everest Base Camp”
Tan Sri Dr. Salleh b. Mohd. Nor, President of Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia (TCS) will be sharing his experiences from his recent climb to the Everest Base Camp. As such, we are pleased to invite you to attend Tan Sri Dr. Salleh’s talk as he recounts the journey that made him the oldest Malaysian to reach one of the ultimate destinations on the planet.
Date: 26th January 2013 (Saturday)
Time: 2:00 pm
Venue: Audito...
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