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Mersing Heart of the Ocean: April-June 2021 News
Our Mersing Islands programme is supported by MISC Berhad through its Heart of the Ocean marine biodiversity conservation programme, which aims to improve ocean health by supporting coral reef conservation, increasing reef resilience and reducing plastic litter in our...
Islander Partners Improve Resource Management
(Photo: All together now: Tioman islanders and NGO members remove reef-smothering ghost nets. Pic by Reef Check Malaysia)Locals must be involved in managing their own islands and island resources, says Julian Hyde. It is better for community empowerment and for...
Why Malaysia’s New National Tourism Strategy is a Milestone for the Economy and Conservation
Reef Check Malaysia (RCM) has long been an advocate for a more inclusive, sustainable marine tourism industry in Malaysia, and as such we are pleased to express our strong support for the new National Tourism Policy, announced recently by the Prime Minister.
…it’s how we do tourism that is important.
Balancing Economic Benefits and Environmental Damage: The case for Eco-Tourism in Malaysia
Tourism is a key industry in Malaysia, accounting for some 15% of GDP. Statistics published by the Ministry of Tourism and Culture (MOTAC) suggest that nearly 26 million tourists visited Malaysia in 2018, bringing in receipts of some RM 84 billion.
But while tourism is undoubtedly good for the nation’s pocket, the same cannot always be said of its impact on the nation’s ecosystems. There are different types of tourism, which can cause both positive and negative impacts on the environment.
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