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GE Aerospace Combats Marine Debris with Funding and Hands-On Beach Cleanup
KUALA LUMPUR, 27 AUGUST 2026 – 34 volunteers from GE Aerospace removed 142 kg of trash from Pantai Bagan Lalang in conjunction with this year’s International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) day. This is part of GE Aerospace’s philanthropic efforts to combat marine debris both...
Nearly 600kg of Marine Debris Removed from Seri Buat Island in Multi-Agency Cleanup
SERI BUAT, 6 JULY 2026 – Nearly 600 kg of marine debris, including ghost nets, plastic bottles and styrofoam, was removed from the beaches and surrounding waters of Seri Buat Island during the Seri Buat Island Beach and Underwater Cleanup, demonstrating the impact of...
Hampir 600kg Sisa Marin Dikeluarkan dari Pulau Seri Buat Menerusi Operasi Pembersihan Kerjasama Pelbagai Agensi
SERI BUAT, 6 JULAI 2026 – Hampir 600 kg sisa marin, termasuk pukat hantu (ghost nets), botol plastik dan polistirena (styrofoam), berjaya dikeluarkan dari pesisir pantai dan perairan sekitar Pulau Seri Buat menerusi program Pembersihan Pantai dan Dasar Laut Pulau Seri...
Malaysia Lost Over 47,250 Football Fields Worth of Coral Over Three Years
KUALA LUMPUR, 22 JANUARY 2026 – Reef Check Malaysia’s 2025 Annual Survey Report reveals that the health of Malaysia’s coral reefs continues to decline. The findings are based on data collected using the globally standardised Reef Check methodology, from surveys...
Malaysia Kehilangan Litupan Karang Bersamaan 47,250 Padang Bola Sepak Dalam Tempoh Tiga Tahun
KUALA LUMPUR, 22 JANUARI 2026 – Laporan Tinjauan Tahunan 2025 Reef Check Malaysia menunjukkan bahawa kesihatan terumbu karang Malaysia terus mengalami kemerosotan. Penemuan ini adalah berdasarkan data yang dikumpul menggunakan metodologi standard global Reef Check dan...
8,000 Volunteers Rally to Remove 28,000 kg of Trash from Malaysia’s Coastlines
KUALA LUMPUR, 19 NOVEMBER 2025 – A total of 28,573 kg of trash was collected by 8,347 volunteers along Malaysia’s coastlines for the International Coastal Cleanup Day (ICC). Coordinated by Reef Check Malaysia (RCM), ICC activities take place year-round, with a major...
Empowering Island Communities: 24 Locals Trained to Protect Marine Ecosystems in Redang and Perhentian
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
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 Village...
Interactive Map Brings Insight into Malaysia’s Coral Reef Health
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
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...