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Laporan oleh Ahmad ‘Aizat Azuri, Eksekutif Pemuliharaan dan KemampananMalaysia Palm Oil Green Conservation Foundation telah melancarkan Program Inisiatif Burung Pungguk Jelapang Kepada Pekebun Kecil Kelapa Sawit (Barn Owl for Smallholder Initiative), BOSI 2.0 bagi negeri Pahang di Kampung Labu, Jerantut dengan kerjasama Universiti Sains Malaysia menerusi Kumpulan Penyelidikan Burung Pungguk dan Tikus (Barn Owl and Rodent Research Group - BORG) serta JPKK Kampung Labu.Majlis pelancaran telah dirasmikan oleh Ahli Majlis Daerah Jerantut, Datuk Rozilan Salleh yang turut menyatakan keterujaan beliau terhadap pelaksanaan program berkenaan, selain menyifatkan inisiatif seumpama ini sebagai yang pertama dilaksanakan di Kampung Labu, Jerantut.Turut hadir ialah Pengurus Besar MPOGCF, Hairulazim Mahmud dan Penasihat BORG, Prof. Dr. Abu Hassan Ahmad.Dalam ucapannya, Hairulazim Mahmud merakamkan penghargaan kepada pekebun-pekebun kecil yang terlibat serta komitmen berterusan ahli-ahli BORG dalam menjayakan inisiatif konservasi dan pertanian mampan ini.Sementara itu, Prof. Dr. Abu Hassan Ahmad turut berkongsi mengenai peranan burung pungguk jelapang sebagai agen kawalan biologi yang efektif dalam membantu mengurangkan populasi tikus perosak di ladang kelapa sawit.Sebanyak 17 kotak sarang telah dipasang melibatkan kawasan ladang milik 16 pekebun kecil di Kampung Labu. Inisiatif ini turut melibatkan pemantauan berkala oleh penyelidik BORG bagi memastikan keberkesanan penggunaan burung pungguk jelapang dalam menyokong amalan perladangan sawit yang lebih mampan dan mesra biodiversiti. ... See MoreSee Less
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🐻From Rescue to RewildingThe Tabin Sun Bear Project bridges reality and hope protecting sun bears through rehabilitation, scientific research, anti-poaching action and peaceful coexistence between bears and people in Sabah’s forest landscapes.Proudly supported and funded by the Malaysian Palm Oil Green Conservation Foundation (MPOGCF) this initiative reflects a shared commitment toward biodiversity conservation, wildlife protection, sustainable landscapes and responsible coexistence between conservation areas and surrounding agricultural environments.Building a future where every sun bear belongs in the wild. #SunBearDay2026 #TabinSunBearProject #TSBP #MPOGCF #BSBCC SunBearConservation Biodiversity WildlifeProtection Coexistence ... See MoreSee Less
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MPOGCF memeriahkan sambutan Pra-Hari Beruang Matahari Antarabangsa 2026 anjuran Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre (BSBCC) di Sepilok, Sandakan, Sabah pada 9 dan 10 Mei 2026.Hari Beruang Matahari Sedunia disambut pada 16 Mei setiap tahun.MPOGCF mengambil peluang dengan membuka reruai untuk berkongsi dengan pengunjung mengenai peranan industri sawit Malaysia dalam melindungi dan memulihara hidupan liar di negara ini.Pihak penganjur menyediakan pelbagai aktiviti menarik termasuk cabaran mengenali Beruang Matahari, aktiviti kanak-kanak seperti mewarna dan jualan serta pameran Pendidikan.Industri sawit melalui MPOGCF menyumbang sebanyak RM49,350 bagi menyokong Tabin Sun Bear Project di Tabin Wildlife Reserve serta RM15,000 bagi pelaksanaan program Enhancing Sun Bear Conservation Efforts in Sabah through Education and Awareness Programmes sebagai usaha memperkukuh pemuliharaan Beruang Matahari menerusi pendidikan dan program kesedaran di Sabah.______MPOGCF enlivened the Pre-International Sun Bear Day 2026 celebration organised by the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre (BSBCC) in Sepilok, Sandakan, Sabah on 9 and 10 May 2026.World Sun Bear Day is celebrated annually on 16 May.MPOGCF took the opportunity to set up an exhibition booth to share with visitors the role of the Malaysian palm oil industry in protecting and conserving wildlife in the country.The organisers also prepared various exciting activities, including a Sun Bear identification challenge, children’s activities such as colouring sessions, as well as educational sales and exhibition booths.Through MPOGCF, the palm oil industry contributed RM49,350 to support the Tabin Sun Bear Project at the Tabin Wildlife Reserve, as well as RM15,000 for the implementation of the “Enhancing Sun Bear Conservation Efforts in Sabah through Education and Awareness Programmes” initiative, aimed at strengthening Sun Bear conservation through education and awareness programmes in Sabah. ... See MoreSee Less
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Get ready for the Biodiversity Forum 2026 at The Everly Putrajaya! ✨☺️Join experts, industry leaders, researchers & conservation advocates as we explore the future of biodiversity and sustainable landscapes through 5 impactful sessions:🦧 Session 1: Human-Wildlife Coexistence⚠️ Session 2: Challenges & Limitations in Implementing Coexistence🌏 Session 3: Connecting Landscapes & Sustaining Wildlife🌱 Session 4: Managing Biodiversity Sustainably within Oil Palm Landscapes📍 Biodiversity Forum 2026📌 The Everly, Putrajaya🔗 Discover more: www.mpogcf.org/biodiversityforum2026#BiodiversityForum2026 #MPOGCF #Sustainability #Biodiversity #WildlifeConservation ... See MoreSee Less
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Siaran Langsung Majlis Peluncuran Program Skuad Agrikomoditi, Kementerian Perladangan dan Komoditi (KPK). Majlis ini disempurnakan oleh YAB Dato’ Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Bin Hamidi, Timbalan Perdana Menteri. 📌 Khamis (7 Mei 2026) ⏰ 2.30 petang ... See MoreSee Less
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✨PERTANDINGAN VIDEO KREATIF SKUAD AGRIKOMODITI✨Sempena Majlis Peluncuran Program Skuad Agrikomoditi esok, jom menang hadiah wang tunai dengan hanya menghasilkan video pendek 30-60 saat!Tema: AgrikomoditiTarikh akhir hantar: 07 Mei 2026 (12:30 Tengahari)Platform: FB / IG / TikTokPastikan anda guna hashtag wajib:#skuadagrikomoditi #drnorainiahmad #dna #menteripk #agrikomoditi ... See MoreSee Less
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Esok adalah harinya! Marilah sama-sama kita nantikan Majlis Peluncuran Skuad Agrikomoditi yang bakal disempurnakan oleh YAB Dato’ Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Timbalan Perdana Menteri I.Inisiatif ini bakal membawa transformasi besar kepada pembangunan sektor agrikomoditi dengan memperkukuh advokasi melalui penglibatan aktif masyarakat. #MyKomoditi #SkuadAgrikomoditi #KPK ... See MoreSee Less
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Join us on the second day of #BiodiversityForum2026 as we welcome Muhammad Al-Shafieq bin Mustafah, Adviser of Dagangan Prestige Group as our keynote speaker.A strong advocate for sustainability and wildlife conservation, he works closely with NGOs and international partners to promote responsible environmental practices. His initiatives have also attracted international funding and strengthened impactful global collaborations in conservation efforts.Don’t miss this inspiring session. Register now: forms.gle/zUhbCGV8Lde9wY1z5#BiodiversityForum2026#keynotespeaker@followersKementerian Perladangan dan Komoditi - KPKMalaysian Palm Oil Board - MPOB ... See MoreSee Less
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Selamat Menyambut Hari PekerjaTerima kasih kepada semua yang sentiasa berdedikasi dan bekerja keras dalam memacu industri minyak sawit mampan sambil menjaga warisan alam semula jadi kita.Jom teruskan usaha ke arah masa depan yang lebih hijau dan lestari bersama! 💚🍃#haripekerja #kelestarian #KhazanahNegara #mpogcf ... See MoreSee Less
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Be part of the Biodiversity Forum and take home something special 🌿Our exclusive event T-shirt with limited size availability is only available for registered participants and only while stocks last!Register now: forms.gle/zUhbCGV8Lde9wY1z5#biodforum2026 #coexistence #sustainablepalmoil ... See MoreSee Less
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We are honoured to welcome Professor Emeritus Dato’ Dr. Abdul Latiff Mohamad as our keynote speaker on the first day of #BiodiversityForum2026.Professor Emeritus Dato’ Dr. Abdul Latiff Mohamad is widely recognised as a national authority on biodiversity. With nearly four decades of research, his work has significantly advanced our understanding of plant taxonomy and conservation biology in Malaysia.His leadership spans over 30 scientific expeditions across Malaysia in partnership with the Forestry Department of Peninsular Malaysia, the Academy of Sciences Malaysia, and UKM.Join us as he shares invaluable insights dedicated to conserving our natural heritage.Register now by clicking here: forms.gle/zUhbCGV8Lde9wY1z5#BiodiversityForum2026 #MalaysiaBiodiversity #conservation ... See MoreSee Less
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Sebagai tanda sokongan kepada usaha pemuliharaan hidupan liar, MPOGCF menaja RM10,000 untuk penyediaan makanan, penjagaan veterinar serta rawatan perubatan untuk seekor anak orang utan Borneo di bawah Program Anak Angkat anjuran Zoo Taiping & NIght Safari. Tajaan itu juga bagi menyokong aktiviti pendidikan untuk meningkatkan kesedaran orang ramai kepentingan memulihara dan melindungi spesies terancam. Tajaan itu disampaikan oleh Eksekutif Pemuliharaan dan Kemampanan MPOGCF, Nur Fatin Amirah kepada Yang Dipertua Majlis Perbandaran Taiping, Mohamed Akmal pada majlis Sambutan Ulang Tahun ke-63 Zoo Taiping &Night Safari pada 25 April 2026. MPOGCF turut membuka reruai untuk mempromosikan aktiviti dan inisiatif pemuliharaan biodiversiti oleh industri sawit Malaysia. Sambutan bertemakan “Khazanah Alam, Destinasi Keluarga” dimeriahkan dengan pelbagai aktiviti menarik seperti Jejak Kembara Ranjer, Bual Bicara Petugas Zoo, pertandingan mewarna kanak-kanak, pameran, jualan dan aktiviti pengayaan haiwan serta Larian Santai sejauh 2.5 km.Sambutan itu dirasmikan oleh Timbalan Menteri Pendidikan merangkap Ahli Parlimen Taiping, Wong Kah Woh. Turut hadir, Orang Besar Jajahan Larut Matang dan Selama, YABhg. Orang Kaya Menteri Paduka Tuan, Dato’ Haji Wan Mohd Isa Dato’ Haji Wan Mohd Razali; dan Pengarah Zoo Taiping & Night Safari, Dr. Muhamad Ridhwan bin Affendi.___As a show of support for wildlife conservation efforts, MPOGCF sponsored RM10,000 for the provision of food, veterinary care and medical treatment for a Bornean orangutan infant under the Animal Adoption Programme organised by Zoo Taiping & Night Safari.The sponsorship also supports educational activities aimed at raising public awareness on the importance of conserving and protecting endangered species.The contribution was presented by MPOGCF’s Executive of Conservation and Sustainability, Nur Fatin Amirah to the President of Taiping Municipal Council, Mohamed Akmal during the 63rd Anniversary Celebration of Zoo Taiping & Night Safari held on 25 April 2026.MPOGCF also set up an exhibition booth to promote biodiversity conservation initiatives by the Malaysian palm oil industry.The celebration, themed “Nature’s Treasure, A Family Destination”, featured a range of engaging activities such as Ranger Trail Exploration, Zoo Keeper Talk Sessions, children’s colouring contest, exhibitions, sales and animal enrichment activities, as well as a 2.5 km Fun Run.The event was officiated by the Deputy Minister of Education and Member of Parliament for Taiping, Wong Kah Woh. Also in attendance were the Orang Besar Jajahan Larut Matang dan Selama, Y.A.Bhg. Orang Kaya Menteri Paduka Tuan, Dato’ Haji Wan Mohd Isa Dato’ Haji Wan Mohd Razali, and the Director of Zoo Taiping & Night Safari, Dr. Muhamad Ridhwan bin Affendi.Kementerian Perladangan dan Komoditi - KPKZoo Taiping & Night Safari ... See MoreSee Less
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⏳ Only 2 days left to submit your abstract!Be part of the conversation on:"Coexistence in Malaysian Oil Palm Plantation Landscapes”Key Topics• Human–Wildlife Coexistence• Challenges in Implementing Coexistence• Connecting Landscapes & Sustaining Wildlife• Sustainable Biodiversity Management in Oil Palm LandscapesSubmission Guidelines• Max 300 words• Include: Title, Author(s), Email• Language: English or Malay• Must align with forum theme & topicsImportant Dates• Submission Deadline: 30 April 2026• Notification of Acceptance: 8 May 2026• Forum: 3-4 June 2026📍 The Everly Hotel, PutrajayaSubmit your abstract to:[email protected]Don’t miss your chance to share your insights and contribute to shaping sustainable oil palm landscapes ... See MoreSee Less
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3 weeks ago

Malaysian Palm Oil Green Conservation Foundation
MPOGCF staff participated in the Post-Planting Silviculture Treatment Course held at the Sultan Idris Shah Forestry Education Center (SISFEC), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), from 23 to 24 April 2026.This two-day course aimed to strengthen participants’ knowledge and technical skills in post-planting management, particularly in ensuring optimal seedling survival rates and healthy growth.The course was conducted by the Faculty of Forestry and Environment (FHAS) in collaboration with the Centre for Industry Relations and Networking (CIRNeT), UPM.Led by Dr. Johar Mohamed, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Forestry Science and Biodiversity, Faculty of Forestry and Environment, UPM, and Programme Coordinator, the course emphasised the importance of post-planting management as a critical phase in determining the success of forest restoration and habitat rehabilitation projects.The course covered comprehensive post-planting management practices, from the early stages after planting up to the fourth year of tree growth.Key areas included soil and nutrient management, water management, competition control such as weeds and invasive species, pruning techniques, as well as systematic monitoring of seedling growth and health.The programme adopted an experiential learning approach, with 80% practical and 20% theoretical components. Participants were actively involved in field activities across six planting plots representing different environmental conditions, including shaded and open areas.Activities included assessing seedling conditions, weed control, soil loosening as well as nutrient and plant health management.The course also highlighted the importance of continuous monitoring, timely interventions and efficient resource utilisation to ensure the success of restoration projects. These approaches are essential in improving seedling survival rates and reducing the risk of project failure in the field.Overall, the course enhanced participants’ competencies in planning and implementing restoration activities in a more systematic and effective manner, in line with MPOGCF’s commitment to strengthening biodiversity conservation and environmental sustainability initiatives.MPOGCF extends its appreciation to UPM and looks forward to continued strategic collaboration in the future. ... See MoreSee Less
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Malaysian Palm Oil Green Conservation Foundation
Kakitangan MPOGCF telah menyertai Kursus Rawatan Silvikultur Pasca Penanaman di Pusat Pendidikan Perhutanan Sultan Idris Shah (SISFEC), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) pada 23 hingga 24 April 2026. Kursus dua hari ini bertujuan memperkukuh pengetahuan serta kemahiran teknikal dalam pengurusan pasca penanaman, khususnya dalam memastikan kadar kemandirian dan pertumbuhan anak pokok yang optimum.Kursus ini dikendalikan Fakulti Perhutanan dan Alam Sekitar (FHAS) dengan kerjasama Pusat Hubungan dan Jaringan Industri (CIRNeT) UPM. Kursus yang diketuai Pensyarah Kanan Jabatan Sains Perhutanan dan Biodiversiti, Fakulti Perhutanan dan Alam Sekitar UPM yang juga Penyelaras Program, Dr Johar Mohamed memberi penekanan kepada kepentingan pengurusan pasca penanaman sebagai fasa kritikal dalam menentukan kejayaan projek pemulihan hutan dan rehabilitasi habitat.Skop kursus merangkumi pengurusan menyeluruh pasca penanaman bermula dari peringkat awal selepas penanaman sehingga tahun keempat pertumbuhan pokok. Antara aspek utama termasuk pengurusan tanah dan nutrien, pengurusan air, kawalan persaingan seperti rumpai dan spesies invasif, teknik pemangkasan serta kaedah pemantauan pertumbuhan dan kesihatan anak pokok secara sistematik.Pelaksanaan kursus menggunakan pendekatan pembelajaran berasaskan pengalaman dengan nisbah 80% praktikal dan 20% teori. Peserta terlibat secara langsung dalam aktiviti lapangan di enam plot penanaman yang mewakili pelbagai keadaan persekitaran seperti kawasan teduh dan kawasan terbuka.Aktiviti yang dijalankan termasuk pemerhatian keadaan anak pokok, kawalan rumpai, penggemburan tanah, serta pengurusan nutrien dan kesihatan pokok. Kursus ini turut menekankan keperluan pemantauan berterusan, pelaksanaan intervensi yang tepat pada masanya serta penggunaan sumber secara efisien bagi memastikan kejayaan projek pemulihan. Pendekatan ini penting dalam meningkatkan kadar kemandirian anak pokok serta mengurangkan risiko kegagalan projek di lapangan.Kursus ini mampu meningkatkan kompetensi dalam merancang dan melaksanakan aktiviti pemulihan secara lebih sistematik dan berkesan, selaras usaha MPOGCF dalam memperkukuh inisiatif pemuliharaan biodiversiti dan kelestarian alam sekitar.MPOGCF merakamkan penghargaan kepada UPM dan berharap kerjasama strategik seperti ini dapat diteruskan pada masa hadapan.Kementerian Perladangan dan Komoditi - KPK ... See MoreSee Less
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🐾 Selamat Hari Tapir Sedunia (27 April)Konflik manusia–hidupan liar semakin meningkat susulan pembangunan dan fragmentasi hutan, yang turut memberi kesan kepada Tapir Malaya.Bagi memahami isu ini dengan lebih mendalam, MPOGCF membiayai dan bekerjasama dengan Fakulti Perhutanan dan Alam Sekitar, UPM melaksanakan projek yang menilai persepsi, emosi, tahap pengetahuan serta kesediaan komuniti dalam lanskap sawit terhadap usaha pemuliharaan tapir di Negeri Sembilan. 👥 Tumpuan diberikan kepada komuniti ladang, pelajar sekolah dan Kampung Orang Asli yang berada di barisan hadapan dalam berdepan realiti konflik ini.📊 Dapatan menunjukkan komuniti mempunyai persepsi yang positif, namun tahap pengetahuan masih memerlukan pengukuhan.🌱 Memahami komuniti adalah langkah penting dalam melindungi Tapir Malaya dan memastikan kelestarian biodiversiti negara.#haritapirsedunia #tapirmalaya #biodiversiti #SawitMampan #pemuliharaan ... See MoreSee Less
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On 3-4 June, more than 500 participants will come together to explore coexistence as a long-term management approach one that fosters a harmonious and sustainable balance between plantation operations and biodiversity conservation.Join the conversation at Biodiversity Forum 2026 as we highlight why this approach matters now more than ever and how collective action can shape a more resilient future for both industry and nature.Register now by clicking here: forms.gle/zUhbCGV8Lde9wY1z5#biodiversityforum2026 #biodforum #coexistence ... See MoreSee Less
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🌏 Happy Earth Day!With the theme "Our Power, Our Planet", MPOGCF remains committed to conserving biodiversity as part of the sustainable development of Malaysia’s palm oil industry.Our key initiatives include:Forest Rehabilitation of Orangutan Habitat, Lower Kawag (Sabah)- Restoring degraded forests to revive natural orangutan habitats and strengthen ecosystem connectivity.Malayan Tiger Habitat Enrichment Program- Enhancing tiger habitats through forest restoration and improving food sources to support the survival of this endangered species.Barn Owl for Smallholders Initiatives- Promoting the use of barn owls as a biological pest control method, reducing reliance on chemical pesticides sustainably.Oil Palm Plantation Landscape as Wildlife Refuge- Optimising oil palm landscapes as wildlife refuges through biodiversity-friendly practices and sustainable management.Elephant Corridor Feasibility Study, Jeli (Kelantan)- Assessing the feasibility of establishing elephant corridors to reduce human-wildlife conflict and ensure safer species movement.Development of Peat Rehabilitation Model for Sarawak Region- Developing sustainable peatland rehabilitation models to enhance ecosystem functions and support Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).Together, we can protect our planet for future generations. 🌍💚#EarthDay #MPOGCF #Sustainability #Biodiversity #SustainablePalmOil@top fans Kementerian Perladangan dan Komoditi - KPK ... See MoreSee Less
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🌏 Selamat Hari Bumi Sedunia!Bertemakan "Kuasa Kita, Planet Kita" MPOGCF terus komited memelihara biodiversiti sebagai sebahagian daripada pembangunan industri sawit Malaysia yang mampan.Antara inisiatif utama kami:Forest Rehabilitation of Orangutan Habitat, Lower Kawag (Sabah)- Memulihkan hutan terosot bagi mengembalikan habitat semula jadi orang utan serta memperkukuh kesalinghubungan ekosistem.Malayan Tiger Habitat Enrichment Program- Memperkaya habitat harimau Malaya melalui pemuliharaan hutan dan penambahbaikan sumber makanan demi kelangsungan spesies terancam ini.Barn Owl for Smallholders Initiatives- Menggalakkan penggunaan burung hantu sebagai kawalan biologi perosak, sekali gus mengurangkan kebergantungan kepada racun kimia secara lestari.Oil Palm Plantation Landscape as Wildlife Refuge- Mengoptimumkan landskap ladang sawit sebagai perlindungan hidupan liar melalui amalan mesra biodiversiti dan pengurusan mampan.Kajian Kesesuaian Mewujudkan Koridor Gajah di daerah Jeli, Kelantan - Menilai kesesuaian mewujudkan koridor gajah bagi mengurangkan konflik manusia-hidupan liar serta memastikan pergerakan spesies yang lebih selamat.Development of Peat Rehabilitation model for Sarawak Region- Membangunkan model pemuliharaan tanah gambut yang mampan bagi meningkatkan fungsi ekosistem serta menyokong matlamat pembangunan lestari (SDG).Bersama, kita mampu memelihara alam untuk generasi akan datang. 🌍💚#HariBumi #MPOGCF #Kelestarian #Biodiversiti #sawitmampan ... See MoreSee Less
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Baca artikel disiarkan Siakap Keli bagi memahami usaha industri sawit Malaysia menerusi MPOGCF untuk menambah populasi Harimau Malaya di bawah Program Konservasi Harimau Malaya.Tak Terfikir, Rupanya Ada Projek Selamatkan Makanan Harimau MalayaArtikel penuh di ruangan komen ... See MoreSee Less
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IBEC - Institute of Biodiversity & Environmental Conservation will be organizing a symposium called Biodiversity in Palm Oil Landscape in Sarawak on 13th August 2026 (Thursday) at PeTARY Auditorium, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), Kota Samarahan, Sarawak.Slots are still available for the symposium, so don’t miss your chance to join them. Secure your place today and be part of the event!* Selected papers will be considered for publication in the Journal of Oil Palm Research (JOPR).👉 Register here: forms.gle/xLrT6xXWBH2Zwkv17🌐 Visit our website for more info: biopals2026.weebly.com/📣 Registration is still open! Slots are still available for the symposium.Don’t miss your chance to join us. Secure your place today and be part of the event.Selected papers will be considered for publication in the Journal of Oil Palm Research (JOPR) - a great platform to showcase your research impact!👉 Register here: forms.gle/xLrT6xXWBH2Zwkv17🌐 Visit our website for more info: biopals2026.weebly.com/@followers ... See MoreSee Less
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📢 Registration Now OPEN!Join us for the Biodiversity Forum 2026. Enhance understanding, foster dialogue & strengthen collaboration in addressing human-wildlife conflict within oil palm landscapes.🗓 3–4 June 2026📍 The Everly, Putrajaya🔗 Register here: forms.gle/zUhbCGV8Lde9wY1z5💰 Fee (incl. meals & gala dinner):🇲🇾 RM150 🌍 USD300 For further information please email [email protected]_____________📢 Pendaftaran kini DIBUKA!Sertai Biodiversity Forum 2026. Tingkatkan pemahaman, pupuk dialog & kukuhkan kerjasama dalam menangani konflik manusia-hidupan liar di landskap sawit.🗓 3–4 Jun 2026📍 The Everly, Putrajaya🔗 Daftar: forms.gle/zUhbCGV8Lde9wY1z5💰 Yuran (termasuk makan & makan malam gala):🇲🇾 RM150 🌍 USD300 Untuk sebarang pertanyaan, sila emel ke [email protected] ... See MoreSee Less
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SITE ASSESSMENT VISITS FOR PROPOSED MALAYAN TIGER PREY SPECIES BREEDING PROJECTThe Malaysian Palm Oil Green Conservation Foundation (MPOGCF), in collaboration with the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (PERHILITAN) and FELDA, conducted a series of site visits to potential locations for the Malayan tiger prey species breeding project from 7 to 10 April.The six potential sites are located in Johor (FELDA Bukit Tongkat), Pahang (FELDA Keratong 1 and 2, FELDA Jengka 6, and FELDA Lepar Utara 2), and Negeri Sembilan (FELDA Pasoh 4).This MPOGCF-led initiative forms part of broader efforts to strengthen national biodiversity conservation through a landscape-based approach, with a focus on restoring the ecological food chain by enhancing prey species populations as a key component in supporting the survival of the Malayan tiger in its natural habitat.The site visits were joined by the Ex-Situ Conservation Division of PERHILITAN, which is responsible for ensuring that each proposed location is thoroughly assessed based on scientific considerations and conservation requirements. These include habitat suitability, safety and biosecurity levels, disease risks, and alignment with national species management plans, to ensure that project implementation is controlled, effective, and sustainable.FELDA was represented by its Research, Development and Sustainability Department, as well as Regional Managers and Scheme Managers at each respective location, to ensure effective coordination at the field level. FELDA’s involvement is highly significant, as its areas represent large-scale oil palm community landscapes that border forested areas and natural habitats. This makes it a strategic platform for integrating oil palm agricultural activities with biodiversity conservation efforts, while also providing opportunities for the direct involvement of settler communities in the Malayan Tiger Conservation Programme.Through this approach, animals that are successfully bred will undergo further assessment, and their offspring will be handed over to PERHILITAN for reintroduction into the wild, particularly within areas that fall under the Malayan tiger’s distribution range. This, in turn, supports efforts to strengthen prey populations in natural habitats.The prey species involved in this initiative include the sambar deer (Rusa unicolor), mouse deer (Tragulus javanicus), and Malayan porcupine (Hystrix brachyura), which are key components of the Malayan tiger’s ecological food chain.Overall, this initiative reflects a more comprehensive and integrated conservation approach that not only focuses on the flagship species but also strengthens the supporting ecosystem, while ensuring the active participation of various stakeholders, including government agencies and FELDA settler communities, in safeguarding the nation’s biodiversity for the long term.Kementerian Perladangan dan Komoditi - KPK Jabatan PERHILITAN Semenanjung Malaysia FELDA - Lembaga Kemajuan Tanah Persekutuan ... See MoreSee Less
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LAWATAN PENILAIAN LOKASI CADANGAN PROJEK PEMBIAKBAKAAN SPESIES MANGSA HARIMAU MALAYAMalaysian Palm Oil Green Conservation Foundation (MPOGCF) bersama Jabatan PERHILITAN dan FELDA telah mengadakan siri lawatan tapak yang berpotensi bagi projek pembiakbakaan spesies mangsa harimau malaya pada 7 hingga 10 April lalu. Enam tapak berpotensi itu terletak di Johor iaitu FELDA Bukit Tongkat, di Pahang iaitu FELDA Keratong 1 dan 2, FELDA Jengka 6 dan FELDA Lepar Utara 2 serta di Negeri Sembilan iaitu FELDA Pasoh 4. Inisiatif diterajui MPOGCF ini adalah sebahagian daripada usaha memperkukuh pemuliharaan biodiversiti negara melalui pendekatan berasaskan landskap dengan memberi tumpuan kepada pemulihan rantaian makanan ekologi melalui pengukuhan populasi spesies mangsa sebagai komponen penting dalam menyokong kelangsungan harimau malaya di habitat semula jadi. Lawatan tapak ini disertai Bahagian Konservasi Ex-Situ Jabatan PERHILITAN yang bertanggungjawab memastikan setiap lokasi yang dicadangkan dinilai secara menyeluruh berasaskan aspek saintifik dan keperluan konservasi, termasuk kesesuaian habitat, tahap keselamatan dan biosekuriti, risiko penyakit serta keselarasan dengan pelan pengurusan spesies di peringkat nasional, bagi memastikan pelaksanaan projek adalah terkawal, berkesan dan mampan.Manakala FELDA diwakili Jabatan Penyelidikan, Pembangunan dan Kelestarian FELDA serta Pengurus Wilayah dan Pengurus Rancangan di setiap lokasi yang terlibat bagi memastikan penyelarasan di peringkat lapangan dapat dilaksanakan dengan berkesan.Penglibatan FELDA sangat signifikan kerana kawasan FELDA merupakan landskap komuniti sawit berskala besar yang bersempadan dengan kawasan hutan dan habitat semula jadi, sekali gus menjadikannya kaedah strategik untuk mengintegrasikan aktiviti pertanian sawit dengan usaha pemuliharaan biodiversiti, di samping membuka ruang penglibatan langsung komuniti peneroka dalam Program Konservasi Harimau Malaya.Melalui pendekatan ini, haiwan yang diternak sekiranya berjaya membiak akan melalui proses penilaian lanjut sebelum anak-anak haiwan ternakan diserahkan kepada Jabatan PERHILITAN untuk tujuan pelepasan semula ke habitat liar yang menjadi kawasan taburan harimau malaya, sekali gus menyokong usaha pengukuhan populasi mangsa di habitat semula jadi. Spesies mangsa yang terlibat dalam inisiatif ini termasuk rusa sambar (Rusa unicolor), pelanduk (Tragulus javanicus) dan landak raya (Hystrix brachyura) yang merupakan komponen penting dalam rantaian makanan ekologi harimau malaya. Inisiatif ini secara keseluruhannya mencerminkan pendekatan konservasi yang lebih menyeluruh dan bersepadu, yang bukan sahaja menumpukan kepada spesies utama tetapi turut memperkukuh ekosistem sokongan, di samping memastikan penglibatan aktif pelbagai pihak termasuk agensi kerajaan dan komuniti peneroka FELDA dalam usaha memastikan kelestarian biodiversiti negara untuk jangka panjang.Kementerian Perladangan dan Komoditi - KPK Jabatan PERHILITAN Semenanjung MalaysiaFELDA - Lembaga Kemajuan Tanah Persekutuan ... See MoreSee Less
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Laporan oleh Dr. Nur Fatin Khodri, Eksekutif Pemuliharaan dan KemampamanMPOGCF telah mengadakan lawatan kerja bagi Projek ''Forest Fragment Mosaics within Small-scale Oil Palm Plantations Function as Native Plant Species’ Refugia'' di Ulu Sarikei dan Debak, Sarawak pada 30 Mac hingga 1 April 2026.Lawatan ini turut dihadiri oleh Prof. Dr. Wong Sin Yeng dan Gina Elisa Kyntha Anak Richard dari Institut Kepelbagaian Biologi dan Pemuliharaan Alam Sekitar (IBEC) UNIMAS, yang memberikan panduan pakar dalam pengenalpastian spesies dan penilaian habitat.Antara aktiviti lawatan termasuklah pengumpulan tumbuhan di kawasan berhampiran sungai yang terletak dalam fragmen hutan bersebelahan ladang sawit. Fragmen hutan ini penting sebagai habitat semula jadi yang menyokong pertumbuhan spesies tumbuhan asli (native plant species) serta berfungsi sebagai tempat perlindungan (refugia) yang membantu mengekalkan kelangsungan biodiversiti tempatan dalam landskap sawit.Antara penemuan utama termasuk pelbagai spesies herba, pokok renek dan pokok hutan tropika daripada famili seperti Rubiaceae, Zingiberaceae dan Dipterocarpaceae yang mencerminkan kekayaan serta kepelbagaian flora tempatan di kawasan tersebut.Pihak UNIMAS turut menjelaskan bahawa sebahagian daripada spesies tumbuhan yang ditemui merupakan spesies endemik, iaitu hanya terdapat di kawasan tertentu dan tidak ditemui secara meluas di tempat lain. Antara spesies endemik yang ditemui adalah Aridarum chamaesyce, Barclaya rotundifolia, Cryptocoryne striolata, Rubroshorea splendida, Homalomena ibanorum dan Amorphophallus infundibuliformis. Penemuan ini menunjukkan kepentingan pemeliharaan fragmen hutan sebagai habitat semula jadi yang berperanan sebagai perlindungan kepada biodiversiti tempatan.Lawatan ini mengukuhkan lagi komitmen MPOGCF dalam memelihara biodiversiti dan menyokong pengurusan landskap kelapa sawit secara mampan.______Report by Dr. Nur Fatin Khodri, Conservation and Sustainability ExecutiveMPOGCF conducted a working visit for the project “Forest Fragment Mosaics within Small-scale Oil Palm Plantations Function as Native Plant Species’ Refugia” in Ulu Sarikei and Debak, Sarawak from 30 March to 1 April 2026.The visit was also attended by Prof. Dr. Wong Sin Yeng and Gina Elisa Kyntha Anak Richard from the Institute of Biodiversity and Environmental Conservation (IBEC) UNIMAS, who provided expert guidance in species identification and habitat assessment.Among the activities carried out during the visit was the collection of plant samples in areas near rivers located within forest fragments adjacent to oil palm plantations. These forest fragments are important as natural habitats that support the growth of native plant species and function as refuge that help sustain local biodiversity within oil palm landscapes.Key findings include a variety of herbaceous plants, shrubs and tropical forest trees from families such as Rubiaceae, Zingiberaceae, and Dipterocarpaceae, reflecting the richness and diversity of the local flora in the area.UNIMAS also explained that some of the plant species identified are endemic, meaning they are found only in specific locations and are not widely distributed elsewhere. Among the endemic species recorded are Aridarum chamaesyce, Barclaya rotundifolia, Cryptocoryne striolata, Rubroshorea splendida, Homalomena ibanorum and Amorphophallus infundibuliformis. These findings highlight the importance of conserving forest fragments as natural habitats that serve as refuges for local biodiversity.This visit further strengthens MPOGCF’s commitment to conserving biodiversity and supporting sustainable oil palm landscape management.Kementerian Perladangan dan Komoditi - KPKUniversiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) ... See MoreSee Less
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