PENCINTA ALAM - Malaysian Nature Society

PENCINTA ALAM
NEWSLETTER OF THE MALAYSIAN NATURE SOCIETY
www.mns.org.my March 2010
The KLORR will cut through the Klang Gates Ridge.
Protect Ampang forests,
scrap proposed KLORR plan
The Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) notes with concern
that a new expressway which will cut through the Selangor
State Park is being planned.
The proposed Kuala Lumpur Outer Ring Road
(KLORR) would go from Selayang to Cheras and cut through
the Klang Gates Wildlife Reserve and the Ampang and Gombak
Forest Reserves. This project is highlighted by the draft local
plans that have recently been produced for the municipalities of
Selayang, Ampang Jaya and Kajang.
The forests here are important for sustaining a wide
variety of animals and plants, including large mammals such
as the tapir, the MNS mascot. We note that when a highway
was built through the forests at Bukit Cherakah, at least seven
tapirs ended up as roadkill. The International Union for Conservation
of Nature (IUCN) lists the Malayan tapir (tapirus indicus)
as an endangered species and it will be threatened further
if the proposed road goes ahead.
Furthermore, the project will result in the further fragmentation
of forest in Selangor. Fragmentation is a serious
problem for wildlife in that their remaining population will be
effectively divided.
MNS recognises that the Klang Valley needs a system
of sustainable transportation to mitigate future traffic woes.
What we need is new public transportation infrastructure because
building new highways is not a long-term solution to congestion.
Expanding road infrastructure does not solve traffic
woes in the long run as it only promotes development further
afield and therefore urban sprawl (because as a highway initially
shortens travel time, commuters would be encouraged to
live further from the urban centre).
MNS objects to the plan to route the KLORR though
the State Park and proposes that the state government stand true
to its commitment to protect the forests for future generations.
The KLORR should be scrapped and removed from
the draft local plans. The sanctity of the Selangor State Park
should be maintained and further deforestation should be
avoided.
Gary Phong
Selangor Branch Chairman, MNS
The Kanching Forest Reserve has already been
sliced up to make way for the highway.
The proposed road is the yellow line bisecting the forest (Hutan Simpan
Ampang). Part of the proposed development includes housing (orange
areas on the map) on the hills above Taman TAR and the KDE golf course,
even though they are already classified as Class 4 Slopes (unsuitable for
building due to the danger of landslides). Who knows how far this development
will reach once the roadways are built? This is one of the city's
last remaining "jewels" and we would like to enlist your help to keep it that
way. Join the Save the Ampang Forest group on Facebook. Or for info on
the Selangor State Park, visit selangorstatepark.blogspot.com

MNS says “Stop,
Protect, Manage,
Reduce”
In our 70th Year, and the International Year of Biodiversity,
MNS calls for the following:
1. Stop forest loss and degradation
• Moratorium on conversion of any intact natural
forest, particularly those within our Permanent Forest
Reserves;
• For state governments to undertake to amend the
National Forestry Act, and that the proposed revised
forest enactments require public and stakeholder
feedback and participation
• clearance/excisions, increased transparency, allowing
for public participation and
• Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest
Degradation (REDD) for climate change; protect
critical swamp and lowland forests.
2. Protect Temengor
• No issuance of new licenses for logging in Temengor;
• Phase out logging in Temengor (as promised by
previous Chief Minister);
• Gazette Temengor as a totally protected area; and
• Increase enforcement on wildlife hunting and
trade.
3. Manage - marine and coastal environments
• Manage and limit development in marine and
coastal areas, including setting aside protected areas;
and
• Develop and include ecosystem-based management
approach in management plans for all marine
and coastal areas in the country.
4. Reduce - consumption patterns and carbon
footprint
• review consumption patterns and reduce reliance
for dams and coal powered power plants, in line
with the Prime Minister’s pledge to reduce
Malaysia’s emission intensity by up to 40% in 10
years; and
• adopt and implement with urgency, the National
Policy on Climate Change, with emphasis on the development
of a national climate change adaptation
strategy.
What can you do to support the MNS call?
1. KEEP A REPORT CARD - We would like MNS
members in each state to document what the state
and federal government has done to support or failed
to do in relation to the calls made above. MNS will
publish these in our annual report.
2. ASSIST MNS TO BE THE LEADING VOICE
FOR ENVIRONMENT – Take this opportunity to
find at least 5 friends that support the calls above and
ask them to join MNS as members.
3. LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD – Support ongoing
environmental campaigns, write to the media
and local councillors highlighting your environmental
concerns.
4. COMMIT TO AT LEAST 1 CONSERVATION
ACTION AT THE BRANCH LEVEL – At the
branch level, strategies have been developed and the
branches need volunteers to make it happen.
Keen to share your idea!! Email to
director@mns.org.my
- Dr Loh Chi Leong, MNS Executive Director
Planning to visit Terengganu soon??
Pick up a copy* of these brochures from
MNS HQ. These brochures are produced by MNS
Terengganu Branch.
This is a good example of how MNS
members can contribute towards nature appreciation.
Kudos to Anuar McAfee, a member with
MNS since 2005.
*Whilst stock last

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Rajah Brooke’s Birdwing Butterfly (RBBB)
site aftermath in Ulu Groh
28 Jan 2020 - MNS HQ visited the site with MNS Perak Branch, vice chair
Ping Kong and Cheang Kam Seng (veteran member, photographer, and one
of the pioneer in Rafflesia conservation in Ulu Groh) and his son (also photographer).
Also present was the Forest Research Institute of Malaysia’s
(FRIM’s) Ms Phoon Choi Khim, entomologist. FRIM started their project on
monthly RBBB monitoring for two years in Ulu Groh. MNS consulted their
expertise on the RBBB and habitat rehabilitation.
Good news is that the disturbance was not long and the RBBB were
back. Their puddle seemed to have grown larger due to the disturbance. Bad
news is that the river vegetation cleared and exposed the banks to erosion. A
hill slope was gashed and will give problems to mudflow to the RBBB puddle.
The small trail to the site has been
cleared and are now sandy and muddy, the
soil not compacted. So any rain fall will
carry the soil and mud to the RBBB site
due to the slope. A bund of rocks was put
across the ‘trail’ so that the run offs will not
reach the puddle. This is a temporary
measure. And sad news is that the historical
pipe in Kinta Valley is gone.
There is work to be done to stop the
run offs as soon as possible. Putting another
rock bund. Compacting the trail and
laying river stones for filtration. Putting in
riparian vegetation. Fixing the hill slope.
FRIM’s camera monitoring through an
hourly timed picture count of RBBB from
7am-7pm.
And put in a demarcation around the site.
Of course, a sign board. Looking for small
funds and materials now.
- Sonny Wong, MNS Senior Conservation Officer
conservation@mns.org.my
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Eco Kids
Lights out!
Party for Earth Hour 2010
Earth Hour 2010 will be from 8.30-9.30 p.m.,
Saturday, 27th March 2010. The act of switching off
your lights and non-essential appliances for one hour is
a peaceful way to let governments know that we support
environmental initiatives and want governments to
do more about climate change.
What can you do this Earth Hour, besides sitting
in the dark? Throwing a party with your Scout
troop, neighbours, school club or family members can
be a very empowering and enjoyable way of celebrating
Earth Hour.
Here are some activities you can try out for
Earth Hour this year!
ZERO-WASTE POTLUCK PARTY
Have a zero-waste potluck party by informing
your guests beforehand that they will have to contribute
food or beverages and bring their own cutlery, tableware
and handkerchiefs. Ideally, there should be no rubbish
generated after the party and guests should not have to
drive to the party (carpooling acceptable). As a bonus,
you could also hold a Book Swap. Each guest brings a
book he or she no longer reads (schoolbooks not acceptable!)
and each guest picks a book that is 'new' to
him or her to take home. If you are into gardening, you
could also hold a Plant Swap.
ICE-BREAKERS
If it is a big gathering, not everyone may have
been introduced to each other. A simple icebreaking
game like the Green Living M&M Game could help
guests start conversations. Guests sit or stand in a circle
and are handed an M&M or Smarties candy each. A
torch is shined on each guest in turn and he or she will
have to introduce himself/herself and make a statement
according to the colour of his/her candy:
Red: One way to save electricity.
Yellow: One way to save fuel.
Green: One way to reduce food wastage.
Blue: One way to save water.
Brown: One way to save paper.
Orange: What I am currently doing about
climate change.
Example: A guest may say; "Hello, may name is Ellen
and I have a brown candy. One way to save paper is to
print only what I need and print on both sides of paper."
VIDEO SCREENINGS
Screen short videos with environmental messages
such as 'The Story of Stuff' (http://www.storyofstuff.com/),
'The Secret Life of Paper'
(http://www.secret-life.org/) and 'Billy the Plastic Bag'
(http://www.kidsforearthasia.com/?p=292).
LANTERN TRAIL WALK
Inform participants at least a week before Earth
Hour that they are expected to make lanterns out of discarded
materials, such as cans, bottles and boxes. At
lights-out hour, have a lantern procession through a nature
trail or around your neighbourhood. Non-wasteful
prizes such as biodegradable pens, erasers, fruits and
packets of raisins and nuts can be given out to participants
with the Most Creative Lantern, Most Eco-
Friendly Lantern, Most Colourful Lantern and so forth.
POSTER COMPETITION
For their Earth Hour Party last year, the children
of the Valencia Sierramas community held a poster competition,
where each participant was given a different
topic such as "Batteries", "The Greenest Man on the
Planet" and "Reducing Food Wastage". Guest judges
were invited to give out prizes to the posters that they
found the most informative,
helpful and attractive.
ECO-IQ QUIZ
Throw a potluck
party and have an emcee
ask environment and nature-related
quiz questions
while your guests are having their meal. Small prizes
can be given out to those who answer correctly, or you
could break your guests up into teams and reward the
team with the highest number of correct answers.
TORCHLIGHT HUNT
A Treasure Hunt in the dark can be suspenseful
and exciting! You could hold a Scavenger Hunt where
teams have to look for specific items (e.g. a heart-shaped
leaf, a 5-sen coin, a smooth pebble, a clover). Or you
could teach environmental lessons by having a Word
Hunt where teams have to look for words to form sentences
pertaining to issues like Energy Efficiency and
Water-Saving Measures.
Write in and tell us about your Earth Hour party
and we might feature you in our Eco Kids columns in
May and June 2010!
If you need instructions to games, clue sheets, quiz questions
and other information, please email me at
wongeelynn@yahoo.com with your request. Green Living
will also have booklets and bookmarks for sale, so
do contact us at gl.mnselangor@yahoo.com if you need
to make any purchases for your party.
Have a safe, fun and environmentally responsible
Earth Hour, everyone!
- Wong Ee Lynn, wongeelynn@yahoo.com

Green Living Column
Basic Green Home Cleaning Supplies:
Where can I get these things?!
In last month’s column, Green Living highlighted
to home-improvers environmentally friendly
or lower-impact ways towards home renovations. I
had originally started to write on the next thing home
owners do upon moving in – buying a host of new
stuff, installing electrical items etc. But it’s approaching
the Chinese New Year as I’m writing this,
and there’s a host of cleaning I needed to do. Along
the way, I realized that as a Malaysian or rather
specifically a KVite, it wasn’t easy to get bare basic
environmentally and healthy cleaning supplies in
bulk. Unfortunately, they’re just too cheap (read: low
profit margin) for retailers to carry them in large
sizes to make it worthwhile for US to use for cleaning!
Writing is about expressing what’s closest to
your heart, so at this point in time, it’s about where I
get my green cleaning supplies and where to get
them in bulk cheaply.
Let’s dive into the whats, whys and where
and approximate dent to your pocket (and trust me,
it’s a lot less than conventional cleaning supplies)
with focus on where.
Baking Soda
Why: Everything from smell
control to removing 10-years
old carbonized gunk at bottom
of crock pots (definitely
more efficient than any commercial
products, I assure
you!)
Where: Anywhere that sells baking supplies. This
can be supermarkets or your local friendly mini market.
But the best deals are found in bulk from specialist
baking supplies shops.
How much?! : Under RM3/kg
Vinegar
Why: From clearing drains, killing fleas and laundry
softener to conditioning your hair
Where: Almost everywhere as well but they’re usually
available max in 650 ml glass bottles, which are
not only a pain to lug if you use as much as I do, but
heck of a lot of recycling to do. I get my 5kgs by ordering
from the local minimart that sells them, and
assures them I’ll come collect them as soon as they
come in so it doesn’t take up storage space.
How much?!: From under RM2/650ml to RM8/5kg
Limes
Why: Who uses lemons for cleaning in THIS side of
the world? At RM1 per piece, I wouldn’t. But limes
on the other hand – less air-miles, cheap and smells
divine! Just get those Limau Nipis which does the
job equally well. Or if scent is more important, Purut
is best!
Where: Wet markets and hypermarts sells them the
cheapest. Take your pick. Or grow
them if you have some land!
How much!?: Your time and some
gardening supplies or RM5/kg.
Limau Purut’s more expensive but
still half the price of a lemon.
Hydrogen Peroxide
Why: Great disinfectant especially
if used with Vinegar. Use instead
of bleach!
Where: Pharmacies. Usually found in the local or
smaller non-franchised ones.
How much?!: RM11/500ml –rather expensive still.
I’m looking for alternatives.
Tea Tree Oil
Why: From floor disinfectant to first
aid kit in a bottle
Where: Essential oils suppliers. Contact
the suppliers on the bottles. Ask
for larger bottles. Very often, you can
get from them directly or ask them to
supply to your favorite oils shop.
How much?!: RM60/50ml expensive
yes, but you only need drops each
time!
So, that’s it, the basic ingredients to a clean
healthy home. They are available in the Klang Valley
(and I’m sure other states too). You will at times
need to ask for them but they’re there.
- Cindy Chen, gl.mnselangor@yahoo.com
Disclaimer: Green Living is NOT promoting any specific
brands or shops nor has any affiliations with those mentioned
in this article. The products in the photos used are purely what
were available in the author’s home at point of writing.

MNS Honorary Membership -
Call for submission of names!
Some of the members may recall, MNS
awarded Honorary Membership to 6 members in
2008. We are taking this opportunity to invite additional
nominations and provide a short write up as to
why these nominees deserve the Honorary Membership
award.
Criteria:
1. Members that have rendered valuable services
to the society; and/or
2. Members that have made outstanding contribution
to the study of the natural history of
Malaysia and the surrounding region
Please submit nominations to Khairul Anuar,
Chairman of the MNS Membership Advisory Committee
at anuarka@gmail.com
It’s time to honour
our MNS members
for their outstanding
contribution towards
achieving the
MNS mission
The existing list of MNS Honorary Members
includes: Dr. P.N. Avadhani, Dato’ Henry S. Barlow,
Datuk Seri Gathorne, Earl of Cranbrook, Dr J.D.
Holloway, Raja Toh Puan Teh Zaitun bte Raja Kamaralzaman,
Lim Boo Liat, Mohd Khan Momin
Khan, Dr Francis S.P. Ng, P.R. Wycherley, Dato’
Shahrum Yub, Dr David Wells, Dr E. Soepadmo, Dr
Geoffrey W.H. Davison. Ken W. Scriven, Dr Lee Su
See, Dr Ruth Kiew.
Have you seen Cabomba?
Cabomba furcata (with pink flowers) and
Cabomba aquatica (with yellow flowers) are two
noxious waterweeds
recently
established in
freshwater bodies
in Peninsular
Malaysia. Please
refer to the article
Ecological Implications
from the
Naturalisation of
Noxious CambombaWaterweeds
in
Malaysia in
Malayan Naturalist Vol. 63(2) for further details.
In the meantime,
if you see either
Cabomba species,
please take two photographs,
one to show
how extensive the waterweed
is, and another
close-up to confirm its
identification and provide
details of the locality
and the date of
sighting. This will enable
us to build up a
picture of how widespread
Cabomba
species are and how
extensive are their pop-
ADVERTISEMENT
ulations.
Send the photographs to: Chew Ming Yee or Siti Munirah
Mat Yunoh, Forest Biodiversity Division, Forest
Research Institute Malaysia, 52109 Kepong,
Selangor. Emails: chew@frim.gov.my or
sitimunirah@frim.gov.my
Thank you for your help!
KELANTAN COOKING ADVENTURE, CULTURE
AND A TOUCH OF NATURE
For only RM297 per person all inclusive, you get
1. 3 days 2 nights basic guest house accommodation (twin sharing)
2. To and fro airport shuttle (for those by flight)
3. Breakfast, lunch and dinner provided
4. Visit to traditional food, culture (wayang kulit) and nature (jeram
pasu bukit cabang tongkat) site
5. The highlight is to learn the top ten Kelantan/Terengganu food
recipes from traditional kampong cooks
Exclusive for a minimum group of 4 and a maximum of 12 people only.
Those interested, please contact Razali (MNS Kelantan)
017-9386015 / 09-7836360 for details and bookings.

A Review of MNS Rules and
Regulations by MNS members
As MNS turns 70, a review of MNS Rules and
Regulations is imminent. The last review was conducted
in 1997 and since then, there have been a number
of amendments. Council decided at the end of 2008
to form a Taskforce consisting of MNS members.
The taskforce comprises Jeffrey Phang, Jessie
Cheah, Rhett Harrison, James Cherian Tan, Tuan Hj
Sulaiman bin Abdullah, Dr. Mehrun Siraj, Surin Suksuwan
and Mah Teck Keong. An independent lawyer,
Tay Weng Hwee from Lee Hishammuddin Allen &
Gledhill was invited to join this taskforce.
Members of the taskforce attended a total of
10 meetings in 2009. A draft was presented to branch
committee members, Council and Board of Trustees
for comments between October and November 2009.
This draft will be presented during the MNS
roadshows to solicit members’ feedback on the proposed
changes to the MNS Rules and Regulation.
The main sections of the MNS Rules and Regulations
presently comprise the following:
1. Mission and Objectives of the Society
2. Patron and branch Patrons
3. Membership
4. Publications
5. Management
6. General Meetings
7. Branches
It was indeed a good opportunity to interact
and brainstorm with MNS members during these meetings.
There were some good points that were raised
during these deliberations and I would like to share
with all of you:
1. Check the legislation! MNS Rules and Regulations
should comply with current legislation such as
the Societies Act 1966 and the Universities and University
Colleges Act 1971 (UCCA);
2. Objectives of the Society should not be selfserving
as in individual members’ interests?! MNS Objectives
should reflect what the Society is doing for the
environment and conservation of Malaysia’s natural
heritage;
3. Members are assets! The Rules must continue
to provide an avenue for the Society to attract, appoint
and elect MNS members who fully subscribe to the
mission and objectives of the Society. A term limit was
proposed for executive council members, i.e. a maximum
of five (5) consecutive terms in office to encourage
fresh perspectives from members;
4. Staff are assets too! The Rules must reflect the
engagement of staff as they too contribute towards the
implementation of plans outlined by the Society;
5. Governance and Accountability – The structure
for Council and Board of Trustees maintained!
Clear roles established. Both structures consist of MNS
members and hence the opportunity for members to
contribute towards the society’s policies and strategies
is maintained.
6. Review of the Balloting and Election Process!
Members must have access to information, sufficient
time to make informed decisions and various ways to
exercise their right to vote.
7. Fee Structure – One of MNS members’ main
contributions is adding their voice to environmental
causes in Malaysia. Therefore a basic membership fee
is proposed which comes with a regular newsletter offering
articles, news and contribution from members.
Additional benefits and services such as printed publications,
participation in nature appreciation trips are
OPTIONS which can be provided to members at extra
cost.
8. Publications must continue! MNS would however
remove the subsidy on producing publications.
The pricing of publications will therefore reflect the
actual cost incurred.
9. Entry and exit clauses must be included! MNS
recognizes the importance of having these clauses included
so that decisions are clear and transparent.
10. Branches and School Nature Clubs are extensions
of MNS! The Rules and Regulations should continue
to reflect the importance of these components in
shaping the Malaysian Nature Society.
How can you as a MNS member take part?
1. Attend the MNS Roadshow and get first hand
information on the proposed changes. MNS is heading
to Perak on 6 March 2010 and Melaka on 14
March 2010.
2. Obtain the draft amendments to the MNS
Rules and Regulations and submit your comments to
MNS. Email your request to
hod.services@mns.org.my
- Maye Yap, MNS HQ
hod.services@mns.org.my

Calendar of Activities
March
6
Sat Rimba Ilmu nature walk 9AM at the entrance
to the Rimba Ilmu building in Universiti Malaya
campus, next to the sports centre.
Angela Hijjas leads this monthly walk (first
Saturday of the month unless the weekend includes a
public holiday) in these little known botanic gardens,
looking at the collections of plants and discussing conservation
issues. As well the tour will visit the Rainforest
Exhibition and the Rare Plants Conservatory,
finishing by 12. No need to book, but wear long sleeves
and/or white if you are susceptible to mosquitoes, and
a charge of RM4 per person goes to the joint UM-MNS
Nature Education Fund. Only in emergencies, you may
contact Angela on 012 210 4229.
7
Sun Penang Forum: “Has Anything Changed
After 2 years?” 8.30am to 5pm, Kompleks
Masyarakat Penyayang, Penang.
Penang Forum, of which Penang Branch is a
member is organising a follow up public forum 'Has
Anything Changed After 2 Years?'. This forum is to get
public views on where Penang stands after the the first
'The Penang Forum Declaration' in April 2008. The
Penang Forum Working Group cordially invites you to
participate in this timely stock take and make suggestions
for the betterment of Penang. The Programme is
posted on Penang Branch web page.
Registration fees (incl. vegetarian lunch and
tea): RM10 per person (RM5 for students, disabled persons
and pensioners). Participants are required to preregister
their attendance. MNS members can e-mail
their details for registration, before 5 March 2010 to
mnspenang@yahoo.com
13-14
Sat-Sun Raptor Watch Weekend PNB
Ilham Resort, Port Dickson. Directions
and full listing of activities at www.raptorwatch.org
2 glorious days to watch these magnificent
birds fly across Selat Melaka, rest in Tg Tuan and off
again northwards via Thailand and back home to sites
as far as Japan, China and even Russia. This is a signature
event for the Malaysian Nature Society which
helps create bird conservation and environmental
awareness for the public. Many exciting activities are
in the pipeline and we need lots of assistance to make
this a successful event for the public as well as for the
cause of bird conservation.
If you are able to volunteer for 2 days on Mar
13 & Mar 14, please send an email to
berniechin118@yahoo.com or SMS Bernie at 012
6928356. Bring a friend along to volunteer together.
We’ll make this an experience for you too!!
14
Sun Rimbun Dahan Visit Meet at the front gate
at 9am, map can be seen on www.rimbundahan.org.
No need to book. please refer to last month’s
newsletter for full details.
19-21
Fri-Sun Trip: Rainbow Waterfall, Sungai
Lembing
Have you ever seen a rainbow magically appearing
in front of a spectacular waterfall? Join John
Chan, your fellow Nature Guide in an adventure to
Rainbow Fall in Sungai Lembing. Sungai Lembing is a
tin mining town 42 km from Kuantan, Pahang. Very few
people know that during the heyday, Sungai Lembing
boasts of having the largest subterranean mine in the
world. Today the town is in decline although it was once
the richest town in Pahang, known as El Dorado of the
East. Watch sunrise on top of Panorama Hill if you are
an early riser. The Sungai Pandan Waterfalls, Sungai
Lembing Museum, Crystal Museum, mining tunnels,
hotspring and Rainbow Fall add appeal to this once
prosperous, now nostalgic, mining town.
Come and be enthralled! Cost: RM200 per person.
Car-pooling charges are payable directly to the
drivers. Accommodation is at Country View Inn. Halal
food is available. We will leave KL/PJ on 19th March
after work. First pay first served basis – places are limited.
Contact: John Chan at chankokaik@gmail.com
or call 016 3569 169. For more info, check out my
Facebook: Search for John Chan.

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Sun Birding: Taman Pertanian Shah Alam
The MNS Selangor Bird Group is organizing a
half-day birdwatching trip to Taman Pertanian Shah
Alam (formerly known as Bukit Ceraka). Taman Pertanian
Shah Alam is a lowland rainforest reserve located
in Shah Alam. It is about 40km from Kuala Lumpur.
There is a RM1.00 entrance fee.
The group will be meeting at the car park just
before the main entrance at 7am sharp.
Please bring along a pair of binoculars, a hat,
water and insect repellent for the half day walk. Please
wear comfortable and dull-coloured clothings.
Members interested in participating, please
contact Tan Tuck Hong at +60123061133 or Mark Ng
at +60123195189.
21
Sun Birding: Migrants at Ayer Itam Dam
We will be looking for migrants on their way
north during the spring migration in the Ayer Itam Dam-
Bukit Penera area. This is the Penang branch’s annual
trip to this site to look for spring migrants. Bring along
water and packed lunch. Meet at the Dam's car part at
8am but participants are requested to confirm their
places with Kanda at kandakum@tm.net.my
27
Sat Hammock Camping Workshop 8.30am-
2.30pm, Kota Damansara Community Park
As we travel in our forest one of the concerns
that we need to bear in mind is to minimize the impact
we make on what is already an endangered ecosystem.
Tent camping is not suitable to our climate.
Tents are small - designed to keep heat in for temperate
and cold climate which is why a “3 man” tent means
three people lying more closely than most couples sleep
in their bed! People bring in dirt when transiting from
outside to inside. Trying not to bring in dirt means that
mosquitoes get in while you fuss with your dirty boots.
At night you cannot see out and you jump at every
noise.
So how do we solve this problem? Get a hammock!
Hammocks offer privacy, heat dissipation,
cleanliness (turn it upside down and the dirt falls out)
and an opportunity to see what is going on outside while
remaining hidden.
Being off the ground is cooler, safer from
ground crawling insects and animals and more comfortable
as there are no lumpy parts of a hammock unlike
the floor of a tent. And hammock camping can be
done anywhere as this video shows:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGEtQrBwHZ0
Nature Guides will show you how to set up
various types of hammocks quickly and effectively and
change your camping style.
Member: Only RM90 inclusive of a quality
hammock from Outdoor Dynamics. Member with a
hammock already: RM30 only. Non-member: Join as
MNS member for RM70 and pay the member rate.
Don’t want to be a member? RM 120 (whether you
have a hammock or not)
Contact Keong on contact keong@gmail.com
(hp-012-511 3690) to book a place. Please sign & pay
fee before 14th March to make sure you get your hammock
on time!
30
Tue Talk: “The Birds & Mammals of South
Africa” 8.00 pm at the Auditorium of Schmidt
Marketing, 5th Floor, Wisma Tecna (previously Wisma
Domain), 18A Jalan 223/5A, Petaling Jaya (map at
http://www.piedfantail.com/activities_talks.html)
In Feb 2009, John Steed travelled to South
Africa, spending time in Kruger National Park and
Cape Town. Join us to see his presentation, containing
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of printing. For latest updates, contact your
favourite SIG, check the MNS website regularly
or join the eGroup by sending an e-mail to
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Don’t Leave Home Without It
All members are required to show their membership
cards to participate in any of the
Branch’s activities. New members who haven't
received their cards will be required to show
their membership payment receipts. Lost your
card? Contact Wee Chin at HQ.
images and video footage of the amazing birds and
mammals of Southern Africa.
Admission is FOC. All are welcome (including
non-members). Contact: Lim Wai Kong (012-3935189
between 6-9-pm, drwklim@pc.jaring.my)
Further down the road
May1-4 Sat-Tue Trip: Endau Rompin National
Park / Buaya Sangkut Waterfalls
Nature Guides SIG led by Gary Phong and Ashleigh
Seow will be organising a nature appreciation trip
to Endau Rompin National Park and Buaya Sangkut
waterfalls entering from Kahang.
The 870-sq. km park is the second largest national
park in the Peninsula. This lowland rainforest is
renowned for its species richness and complexity in

structure, pristine rivers and varied wildlife. Volcanic
crystal can be seen on the surface of rapids and waterfalls
along the hillslopes.
You have a chance to experience:
– 4 days camp life at Kuala Marong campsite, accessible
by a 45-minute boat ride and 45-minute trekking
and river crossing;
– trek (one way 4–5 hours) to the park interior and to
the majestic 40-m-high Buaya Sangkut waterfalls
– be captivated by the variety of endemic plants – enjoy
the serene campsite nearby waterfalls of Upeh Guling,
Tasik Biru and kelah fish sanctuary;
Most importantly, you will be under the care
and hospitality of the Jakun or Orang Hulu and can
savour their delicious meals.
Cost per person is RM430, which covers the
park entrance fees, park campsite fees, rental of tents,
guides' fees, boat transfers, 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3
dinners and evening tea. The transportation costs for
car-pooling from Kuala Lumpur/Petaling Jaya to be
borne by all passengers, payable to the drivers.
A pre-trip briefing will be held at MNS HQ on
Wednesday 22 April 2009, at 7.00 pm.
To book a place kindly contact Gary Phong
email garyphong@aol.com or call 013-383 6288.
May 9, 15-16 Basic Caving Course 2010
Most people think of caves as prehistoric shelter.
For nature lovers, these ancient homes are filled
with adventure and intrigue. Maneuvering inside a cave
can be physically demanding with vertical climbs and
crawling. Knowing knots and rope works can come in
handy. Science will take the mysteries out of the caves.
Geology, ecology and archeology are helpful topic
which will be covered. Abseiling, which most previous
participants considered as the most exciting event, is
something that you must experience at least once. Join
us to experience something different!
The Basic Caving Course will be conducted in
2 sessions: theory & practical. The theory session will
be on Sunday, May 9 at MNS Auditorium to breeze
through the sciences and the wonders of the caves. The
day will be concluded with a hands-on knots tying session
and caving equipment. On the following Saturday
morning (May 15th) it is time to depart for practical
caving in Kota Gelanggi Caves, Pahang for 2 days and
1 nights.
The cost will be RM350 for members &
RM420 for non-members. This will cover lunch for the
theory session and 1 night chalet accommodation, 1
breakfast, 1 tea & 1 buffet dinner for the practical session,
along with the group fund and insurance.
Transportation is via car-pooling. As safety is a
priority, all participants would need to get their own helmets
& torches (guideline on purchasing will be covered
in the theory session).
To register, do call or email Joseph Thong (016-
9988184, josefthong@yahoo.com), Ryan Loke (012-
2327418, ryanm1976@hotmail.com) or Sue
(s_lynn80@hotmail.com).
May 14-16 Fri–Sun The ABC's of Birdwatching
(open to all branches) Interested in birdwatching
but do not know where to start? This course by the Selangor
Bird Group is for you if you are asking any of
these questions: "What is that bird? Which binoculars
should I buy? What are bins? How do I use my binoculars?
By the time I find the spot where I thought the
bird was, it had flown? Which field guide should I get?"
Conducted via classroom and outdoor practical
sessions at Fraser's Hill, participants will be grounded
on birding basics in class followed by field sessions,
with the guidance of experienced birder-trainers.
There are limited spots. For more details and to
book, contact Ng Bee Cheng at 016-2121754 or ngbeecheng@gmail.com.
Closing date is 5 May 2010.
There will be a pre-trip meeting for participants on Tue,
11 May at the MNS auditorium at Jalan Kelantan.
May 28-30 Fri–Sun Trip: Tasik Chini Sojourn
The Nature Guide SIG is organizing a trip to Kampung
Gumum Orang Asli Settlement by the shores of Tasik
Chini to learn about these gentle people, their culture
and their fragile, natural environment.
Tasik Chini is only a short distance from Kuantan,
and yet it is an encapsulated world with a mystical
background. It is believed that an ancient kingdom lies
buried in the dark depths of this country’s second largest
fresh-water lake- a vital water catchment area with 200
ha. of open water and 700 ha. of swamp forest and
fresh-water swamp.
Scores of colourful butterflies, dragon -flies
and damsel -flies beckon you into the forest . Huge spiders
wait stealthily in their delicate, silky webs . Morning
walks are perfect for birding. Hornbills fly across
the valley in flocks, and the grasses teem with scalybreasted
munias. On a leisurely hike through the gently
undulating forest, you may be lucky enough to spot
a few small animals, and perhaps even a tapir, while the

white-handed gibbons play in a
noisy orchestra in the background.
You will also be
amazed by the variety of medicinal
plants found here.
Some time ago, there
were reports about the dismal
condition of the lake and its
surroundings due to “plantation
encroachment, illegal logging,
the introduction of alien, de-
Photo by J.C.Tan
structive plants and that
damned dam.” But during a recent trip there, we were
glad to see some positive signs of rehabilitation. The
famous lotus flowers of this lake have just started to
bloom, and the various species of aquatic plants are beginning
to thrive again. Soon, we hope to see the whole
lake covered with the gorgeous, beautiful flowers .
Tasik Chini is indeed a photographer’s paradise.
The clock has no place in this settlement. However, the
Jakuns who reside here need some assistance in conserving
their delicate, fragile environment, and we
propose to lend them a hand during our trip.
Places for participation are limited. Cost per
person- MNS members-RM200.00, non-members-
RM270.00 (including 1 year’s membership). This
package covers accommodation (with electricity and
fans), all meals, guide fees, boat rides, cultural activities,
and other related conservation projects.
The transport cost for carpooling from Kuala
Lumpur to Tasik Chini is to be borne by all passengers
and is payable directly to the drivers.
A pre-trip briefing is scheduled to be held at
8.00 p.m. at MNS HQ on 11th May (Tue).
Contact:- to book a place, kindly contact
J.C.Tan at jooichong@gmail.com or sms via hp 012-
9199 179 by 5th April. Once confirmed of a place,
please make your payment to MBB account 1140 7564
3331 (Pasupathy a/p Murugiah) and immediately email
your bank-in slip to pasupathy_jayaraj@yahoo.com by
15th April. (sms-019-3199 770).
Sept 11-14 Cave expedition to Mulu
The MNS Selangor Branch Cave Group is proposing
to organise a trip to Mulu, Sarawak, to promote
and conserve the natural heritage of caves. Participants
will be introduced to one of Unesco’s World Heritage
Site as well as explore the natural wonders of caving
with the Mulu Park qualified cavers. Caving routes will
be adventurous and off the beaten track. Participants
will be required to have joined the MNS SBCG Basic
Caving Course of any year (please see above).
Budgeted costs is approximately RM800 (for
ground arrangements excluding food). Please note that
the above is subject to availability and changes. Further
information on this trip will be announced in due
course. So please stay tuned!
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Bukit Persekutuan, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
(just before the Seri Perdana turn-off on
Jalan Mahameru).
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T: 03-22879422. F: 03-22878773.
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A modest collection of books and periodicals
is housed at the MNS Headquarters.
Only fully paid up members may borrow
books for a period of two weeks. This period
is renewable. Periodicals are for use
only in the library. Readers wishing periodical
articles may have them photocopied.
A small, but growing collection of books
for young readers is also available.
JOHOR BRANCH
c/o Prof. Madya Dr. Maketab Mohamed,
No. 90,Jalan Pulai 50,
Taman Pulai Utama, 83100 Johor Bahru
www.mnsj.org.my
Blog: mnsjohor.blogspot.com
Chair Prof Madya Dr. Maketab Mohd
019-7355000,
maketab_mohamed@yahoo.com
Vice Chairman Dr. Lum Wei Wah
019-7838388, blumww@gmail.com
Secretary Zalinah Sarpan, 013-7722229
Zalinah.sarpan@my.lafarge.com
KEDAH BRANCH
289, Tingkat Bawah,Jln Shahab 1,
Shahab Perdana, 05400 Alor Star, Kedah
kedahmns@yahoogroups.com
Chairman Kalaimani a/l Supramaniam,
019-4733505, maniria@yahoo.com
Vice Chair Tengku Badrillah bin Tengku
Abdullah, 019-4150090,
tbadril@hotmail.com
Secretary Phang Fatt Khow,
012-3116420, fkphang05@yahoo.com
KELANTAN BRANCH
204, Jln Sultan Yahya Petra, 15150 Kota
Bharu, Kelantan E: shown@tm.net.my
Chairman Tan Kee Leong, Michael
012-9538858, mike1958@streamyx.com
Vice Chair Pauzi bin Husin
019-9556477, stongpark@gmail.com
Secretary Wong Mei Lin
meklawa@gmail.com
LANGKAWI BRANCH (pro-tem)
mnslangkawi@yahoogroups.com
Chairman Irshad Mobarak
012-5846184, junglewalla@gmail.com
Vice Chair Anthony Wong
019-3398056,
anthony@asianoverland.com.my
Secretary Teoh Cheng Kung
013-4881013, wildlifeplanet@gmail.com
NEGERI SEMBILAN/
MELAKA BRANCH
c/o Cooltek, 350 Jalan Woodland, Tiara
Melaka Golf & Country Club,
Ayer Keroh, 75450 Melaka
Chairman Lim Ming Hui
012-2760327, limmel05@yahoo.com
Vice Chair Kok Chow Hioong,
kchioong@live.com
Secretary Stephanie Bacon
012-2175590, cooltek@streamyx.com
PAHANG BRANCH
F-4-4, Jalan Padang Golf,
25050 Kuantan
mnspahang@yahoo.com
Blog: mnspahang@yahoogroups.com
Chairman Datin Narimah bt Daud
012-7205383, dnarimah@yahoo.com
Vice Chair Noor Jehan bt. Abu Bakar
019-9525588,
versed_anggerik@yahoo.com
Secretary Chow Mee Foong 0199515169
chowmeefoong@yahoo.com
PENANG BRANCH
Nature Information Centre (NIC),
673-B Jalan Kebun Bunga,
10350 Penang. T/F: 04 2273673
Open Mon–Sat, 7.30 am – 11.30 am
(Please phone before visiting).
www.geocities.com/mnspenang/
Blog: mnspenang@yahoogroups.com
Chairman Kanda Kumar
04-2273673, kandakum@tm.net.my
Vice Chairman Hymeir Kamarudin
019-4428926, hymeir@gmail.com
Secretary Lai Ee May 012-5385642,
eemaylai@yahoo.com
PERAK BRANCH
8 Jalan Virgo, Star Park, 31400 Ipoh
Blog: mnsperak@yahoogroups.com
Chairman Leow Kon Fah 019-5634598,
leow_kingfisher@yahoo.com
Vice Chair Lee Ping Kong
016-5655682, lpk682@yahoo.com
Secretary Tham Yim Fong
012-5220268, georgi8tham@yahoo.com
SABAH BRANCH
P.O. Box 12377, 88826 Kota Kinabalu,
Sabah
E: mns_sabah@yahoo.com.sg
Chairperson AnnaWong
016-8318339, anna888@ums.edu.my
Vice Chair Omar Abdul Kadir
019-8110125, omar_kadir51@yahoo.com
Secretary Maria Joy Rowan
019-5348772,
mariajoyrowan@yahoo.co.uk
SARAWAK (KUCHING) BRANCH
E: mnskuching@gmail.com
Chairman Rebecca Jothi D’Cruz
019-8579110, dcruz.rebecca@gmail.com
Vice Chair Cheong Ah Kwan
019-8349499,
kwan_indutek@hotmail.com
Secretary Chan Mei Ching, Zora Sharon
019-8279881, zorachan76@yahoo.com
SARAWAK (MIRI) BRANCH
c/o EPA-T-DGP, Sarawak Shell Bhd,
Jalan Pantai, 98100 Lutong
E: mnsmiri@yahoo.com
Blog: mnsmiri.blogspot.com
Chairman Nazeri Abghani
085-453185, mnsmiri@yahoo.com
Vice Chair SaraWong Ching Tai
012-8786100, sara.wong@curtin.edu.my
Secretary Grace Siew Yee Len
085-452585
SELANGOR BRANCH
c/o MNS HQ address
www.mns.org.my/selangor
mns.selangor@gmail.com
malaysiannaturesociety@yahoogroups.com
Chairman Gary Phong
013-3836288, garyphong@netscape.net
Vice Chairman James Cherian
tansencherian@yahoo.com
Secretary Gan Li Li
012-2074840, pat_ganll@hotmail.com
TERENGGANU BRANCH
1926 Bukit Kubang Jambu,
20050 Kuala Terengganu
E: mnsterengganu@gmail.com
Chairman HjWan Md Adnan
017-9861926, wadnan@streamyx.com
Vice Chair Anuar Abd McAfee
017-9864177, anuar@ms.kusza.edu.my
Secretary Dr Chong Ju Lian
julianchong78@gmail.com

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1000 tigers for Malaysia
This is the Year of the Tiger, the year of
hope for tigers in the wild. Tiger numbers
are dwindling worldwide, but the Malayan
tiger has the best chance not just of survival,
but also of doubling its current numbers to
1000 by the year 2020.
To build a brighter future for tigers,
the Malaysian Government, through the
Department of Wildlife and National Parks,
together with the Malaysian Nature Society,
TRAFFIC Southeast Asia, Wildlife Conservation
Society-Malaysia Programme and
WWF-Malaysia, formulated the National
Tiger Action Plan (TAP) in 2008 using the
collaborative platform of the Malaysian
Conservation Alliance for Tigers
(MYCAT).
The target of the TAP, endorsed by
the National Biotechnology and Biodiversity
Council at its recent meeting chaired
by the Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri
Muhyiddin Yassin, is to have 1000 tigers
surviving in the Central Forest Spine; the
51,000 square km backbone of Peninsular
Malaysia’s environmentally sensitive area
(ESA) network.
“The implementation of this visionary
plan ensures not only that the tiger
survives in the coming decades, but that it
will increase in number,” said Dr Loh Chi
Leong, Executive Director of the Malaysian
Nature Society.
Malaysia is the most important tiger
range country in Southeast Asia because it
still has a sizeable wild tiger population and
has blueprints for sustainable development
such as the National Physical Plan. 2010 is
also the Year of Biodiversity which presents
a perfect opportunity to reaffirm the country’s
commitment to the target of 1000 tigers
surviving in the wild.
“Doubling Malaysia’s tiger numbers
isn’t a job just for conservationists. We
call for wider support from the public and
private sector. There must be serious
changes in consumer behaviour and an increase
in support of government and NGO
efforts. Everyone has a role to play” said
Chris R. Shepherd, Acting Regional Director
of TRAFFIC Southeast Asia.
Malaysia has the benefit of a forward
thinking government. “Well before the
declaration by other countries to double
global tiger numbers, the Malaysian government
had already taken that step,” said
Dr Melvin Gumal, Director of the Wildlife
Conservation Society-Malaysia Programme.
“This is the best chance we have to
seriously attempt to save tigers from extinction,
mainly because of the National Tiger
Action Plan and policies in place and the unprecedented
cooperation between the government
and NGO community. With the
eyes of the world upon the tiger this year, it
is our chance to showcase Malaysia’s commitment
towards the target of 1000 wild
tigers,” said Datuk Dr Dionysius Sharma,
Executive Director/CEO of WWF-
Malaysia.
- Loretta Shepherd, MYCAT Programme
Coordinator, loretta@malayantiger.net