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Environmental issues in Malaysia

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Endangered species

Main article: Wildlife of Malaysia, Flora of Malaysia

  • Borneo pygmy elephant
  • Sumatran rhinoceros
  • Malayan tiger
  • Orangutan
  • Oriental darter
  • Storm's stork
  • Milky stork

Deforestation

The following are notable projects contributing to deforestation:

  • Hulu Terengganu Hydroelectric Project
  • Kelau Dam
  • Bukit Cherakah
  • Pulai River
  • Sungai Mas

Malaysia had a 2018 Forest Landscape Integrity Index mean score of 5.01/10, ranking it 111th globally out of 172 countries.

Pollution

Air pollution in Malaysia is a major issue, with the country one of the most affected by seasonal Southeast Asian haze.

Reclamation

Main article: Land reclamation

Coastal reclamation is damaging mangroves and turtle nesting sights.

Recycling and waste management

Main article: Recycling in Malaysia

The country has numerous waste and recycling policies and initiatives but overall low rate of recycling and problems with violations and enforcement of such laws and policies.

Water

Controversial projects and policies

Project/Area affectedActivityStateBeganNotesRef.
Bakun Dam
Kuala Lumpur Outer Ring Road (KLORR)
Forest Plantation Development
Empire Residence Development
Pan Borneo Highway

Environmental organisations

  • Malaysian Nature Society
  • Global Environment Centre
  • Klima Action Malaysia

References

References

  1. "Elephant - WWF Malaysia".
  2. "About WWF-Malaysia - WWF Malaysia".
  3. (2010-04-01). "Trio under threat: can we secure the future of rhinos, elephants and tigers in Malaysia?". Biodiversity and Conservation.
  4. Japan, FoE. "The Pahang-Selangor Raw Water Transfer Project in Malaysia (Kelau Dam)".
  5. (2016-03-03). "Development Disasters – Japanese-Funded Dam Projects in Asia".
  6. "Bukit Cherakah Forest Reserve, Malaysia Map with Wikipedia Places".
  7. "Agkillah Maniam, Ignorance is not bliss in conservation matters, The Malaysian Insider, 12 October 2014 3:01 PM, accessed 1/25/2015".
  8. (2020). "Anthropogenic modification of forests means only 40% of remaining forests have high ecosystem integrity - Supplementary Material". Nature Communications.
  9. Tacconi, Luca. (July 2016). "Preventing fires and haze in Southeast Asia". Nature Climate Change.
  10. Bradsher, Keith. (2011-03-08). "Mitsubishi Quietly Cleans Up Its Former Refinery". The New York Times.
  11. (2019-03-20). "Pasir Gudang: How one quiet lorry sparked a toxic waste crisis". BBC News.
  12. "The Bakun Hydroelectric Project - Malaysia".
  13. "Selangor State Park Blog (TREES)".
  14. "Private sector forest plantation development in Peninsular Malaysia".
  15. "Reserve land cleared for reforestation".
  16. "Don't Kill that Hill Campaign".
  17. (18 February 2016). "10 packages for Pan Borneo Highway project to be tendered this year, says works minister". Malay Mail.
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