Monumental Preservation of Rumah Degil
Cultural heritage and natural history of a nation has a very high value and is integral to defining people’s identity and link between generations. Heritage sites are arguably the physical component of a city’s identity. The lived-in architecture, the strategic locations and the uses of these buildings reveal unique stories telling of how our city […]
Protecting the Ulu Muda Water Catchment Area – A Dollars-and-cents Perspective
Note: This is a continuation of an earlier post where Melanie Siow, Assistant Vice President for our Environment pillar, went on a field trip to the Ulu Muda forests. She tells of her experiential learning about the importance of protecting the water catchment area, with the landscape providing various ecosystem services. For example, ecotourism with its rich […]
Roots & Shoots Malaysia To Recognise Youths Who Take Action
Kuala Lumpur, 3 April 2019 – Today, Roots & Shoots Malaysia launches the inaugural Roots and Shoots Malaysia Award – a service-based Award designed to encourage youths to commit their time towards serving causes that are much bigger than themselves. The Award is inspired by Dr. Jane Goodall, world renowned primatologist, the founder of Jane […]
RM60mn 2019 budgetary endorsement to protect and expand Malaysia’s natural forest reserves
In 2018, Hasanah worked alongside United Nations Development Program (UNDP)-Malaysia and Ministry of Economic Affairs (MEA) in highlighting to Ministry of Finance (MOF) on the need to balance economic growth with environmental protection based on principles of sustainability and sustainable development. As a result, YB Lim Guan Eng, Finance Minister announced RM60 million allocation by […]
Protecting River Ecosystems within the Central Forest Spine of Peninsular Malaysia
The forest within the central forest spine of Peninsular provides refuge to a diverse range of species and also plays a role in sequestering carbon from the atmosphere to provide oxygen and supplying water. The management of the river basin including its upstream areas which are typically natural forests ecosystems, are crucial for the continuous […]
A Sacred Landscape
As we drove along the murky Pahang River making our way further in the interiors of Chenor on the bumpy road, surrounding us was an endless sight of luscious greenery. The forest looked untouched, scattered with statuesque Tualang trees. Eventually, we reached a hill overseeing the forest in which its facade was revealed showing its […]
Sabah’s Hidden Gem
Far away from Kota Kinabalu across the ocean is an island blessed with sandy white beaches, surrounded by expansive blue waters glimmering all day. As we get closer to the island, the water turns clearer revealing the seabed along with its treasure in the form of eclectic fish swimming. Upon closer observation is the sad […]
Supporting the Sustainable Activities of Underprivileged Kids
Report by Khazanah Research Institute According to a 2014 report by Khazanah Research Institute, while Malaysia’s overall poverty rate has fallen over time, the country still sees 0.6% of its population unable to fulfil basic needs. This group of Malaysians also do not have access to basic amenities such as electricity, water and medical care. […]
Visit to potential community livelihood project activities in Kg Suang Punggor, Kota Belud, Sabah
Visitation to the community from Kg Suang Punggor and Kg Suang Kina in Kota Belud, Sabah. On 3 August 2018, Tan Sri Prof Dzul, Hasanah trustee and I paid a visit to the community from Kg Suang Punggor and Kg Suang Kina in Kota Belud, Sabah. The purpose of the visit was to take part […]
Kak J: Small Business, Big Dreams
Sometimes I ask myself, “Wouldn’t it be great to one day own a [store] of my own?” Jariah Pajri, or Kak J as known by her neighbours, has even named her store ‘My Impian’, or ‘My Dream’. In a way, it symbolises her hope for this venture of hers, which she genuinely hopes to see […]