Empowering Island Communities: 24 Locals Trained to Protect Marine Ecosystems in Redang and Perhentian

by Liyana | Oct 31, 2025 | Press Release

KUALA LUMPUR, 31 OCTOBER 2025 – 24 local islanders from Redang and Perhentian Islands were trained under a programme aimed at building the capacity of island communities to monitor marine biodiversity and co-manage marine ecosystems. This capacity-building initiative...

Two Mersing Dive Operators Earn Green Fins Silver Certification, Advancing Johor’s Sustainable Tourism

by Liyana | Oct 10, 2025 | Press Release

KUALA LUMPUR, 10 OCTOBER 2025 – Two dive operators in Mersing paved the way as the district’s first to achieve Green Fins Silver certification, marking a milestone in Johor’s efforts to strengthen sustainable marine tourism. Aqua Dive Sport (left) and Sea Gypsy...

Interactive Map Brings Insight into Malaysia’s Coral Reef Health

by Liyana | Sep 22, 2025 | Press Release

KUALA LUMPUR, 22 SEPTEMBER 2025 – An advanced interactive map compiling years of data on the health of Malaysia’s reefs from over 300 sites is now available on Reef Check Malaysia’s website. The interactive map offers a comprehensive and dynamic view of reef...

Malaysia’s Coral Reefs in Crisis After Record-Breaking 2024 Bleaching Event

by Liyana | Apr 28, 2025 | Press Release

KUALA LUMPUR, 28 APRIL 2025 – The 2024 Malaysia Coral Bleaching Impact Report released by Coralku and Reef Check Malaysia reveals the devastating impact of the 2024 global coral bleaching event on Malaysia’s coral reefs, highlighting urgent threats to marine...

Malaysia’s Coral Reefs Need Help, Reef Check Malaysia Report Warns

by Liyana | Feb 12, 2025 | Press Release

KUALA LUMPUR, 12 FEBRUARY 2025 – Reef Check Malaysia’s 2024 Annual Survey Report reveals that the health of Malaysia’s coral reefs suffered a slight decline for the second year running. Using the Reef Check survey methodology, the Reef Check Malaysia team surveyed...

Reef Check Malaysia Receives OCEAN Grant to Empower Larapan Island Communities in Marine Resource Management

by Liyana | Feb 7, 2025 | Press Release

SEMPORNA, 7 FEBRUARY 2025 – Reef Check Malaysia is proud to be a recipient of the Ocean Community Empowerment and Nature Programme (OCEAN Grant Programme), supported by the UK Government. With this grant, Reef Check Malaysia will implement a project that builds on its...