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Conservation in Malaysia is an issue of national importance. As a megadiverse country , Malaysia is rich in wildlife , endemic species and unique habitats. Wildlife protection began in some form as early as the 1880s, before the formation of Malaysia. [ 2 ]
Tun Sakaran Marine Park, also known as Semporna Islands Park, is a marine park located off the east coast of Sabah, Malaysia.It consists of the islands of Bodgaya, Boheydulang, Sebangkat, and Salakan, the sand cays of Maiga, Sibuan, and Mantabuan, and the patch reefs of Church and Kapikan.
Tun Mustapha Marine Park is a marine park located off the north coast of the state of Sabah, Malaysia.It comprises an area of 898,762.76 hectares with more than 50 islands and islets located across Kudat, Pitas and Kota Marudu districts; making it the largest gazetted marine park in the country.
Malaysia has a number of national parks, but most of them are de facto state parks. This page provides the list of protected areas and pictures associated with the facilities and activities available in each area.
The Sugud Islands Marine Conservation Area (SIMCA) is a Category II MPA in Beluran district in Sabah, Malaysia, comprising Lankayan Island, Billean, Tegaipil and surrounding waters. The government of Sabah , Malaysia prohibits in the area, a total of over 463 square kilometres, all resource harvesting (including all capturing of live creatures ...
The Fisheries Act 1985 (Malay: Akta Perikanan 1985) is a Malaysian federal act relating to the administration and management of fisheries, including the conservation and development of maritime and estuarine fishing and fisheries in Malaysia waters, protection to aquatic mammals and turtles and riverine fishing in Malaysia and to matters connected to establishment of marine parks and marine ...
There are 23 on East Malaysia and 7 on the Peninsula. [4] The Malaysian government is also trying to preserve marine life, creating a joint project with Indonesia and the Philippines to look after the Sulu Sea, [16] as well as limiting tourism in areas such as Sipadan Island. [27] Marine parks have banned fishing and motorised sports. [4]
Pages in category "Nature conservation in Malaysia" The following 21 pages are in this category, out of 21 total. ... Sugud Islands Marine Conservation Area; U.