STATE OF NATURE CONSERVATION IN MALAYSIA
SYMPOSIUM TENTATIVE PROGRAMME
25 – 27 NOVEMBER 2025 | DORSETT GRAND SUBANG
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Malaysia’s Natural Heritage Stands At A Crossroads
Home to 34 million Malaysians and countless species across diverse ecosystems, our nation’s ecological wealth has captivated researchers and conservationists for over two centuries. From the towering Dipterocarpus forests to the iconic Malayan Tigers, from vibrant coral reefs to the Indigenous Peoples whose lives are interwoven with the land – Malaysia’s biodiversity is both extraordinary and increasingly vulnerable.
Thirty-four years after the maiden release of The State of Nature Conservation in Malaysia in 1991, the Malaysian Nature Society revisits this critical assessment. Through expert insights, research findings, and case studies, we examine where conservation stands
Explore the Four Themes
FLORA
Plants & Habitats
Discover the state of Malaysia’s plant diversity – from lowland tropical forests to highland ecosystems. Explore baseline conditions, management challenges, and conservation strategies for preserving our botanical heritage.
FAUNA
Wildlife & Ecosystems
Examine the status of Malaysia’s wildlife, from megafauna like Pygmy Elephants to marine life in our coral reefs. Understand the pressures facing our fauna and the opportunities for ecosystem restoration.
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
Knowledge, Rights & Conservation
Learn about Indigenous communities whose lives and fates are intricately linked to natural environments. Explore traditional ecological knowledge and the vital role of Indigenous Peoples in conservation.
ANTHROPOCENE
Human Impact & Change
Understand how land-use changes, industrialization, and development since the 19th century have shaped Malaysia’s environment. Examine challenges and pathways toward sustainable coexistence.
State of Nature Conservation
in Malaysia 2025 – Flora
Malaysia is home to exceptional plant diversity, with around 15,000 vascular plants and over 4,000 fungi species. This richness is supported by diverse habitats, including dipterocarp forests, wetlands such as peat and mangrove swamps, heath forests, limestone karsts, and highly endemic montane forests across East and West Malaysia.
State of Nature Conservation
in Malaysia 2025 – Fauna
Malaysia’s land and seas support rich wildlife diversity, from mammals and birds to fish, reptiles, and insects, thriving across ecosystems ranging from rainforests and mangroves to mountains and coasts.
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