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Introducing MNS |
03-07-2006
MISSION
To promote the study, appreciation, conservation and protection of Malaysia's natural heritage.
The Malaysian Nature Society has been contributing towards the protection of Malaysia’s natural heritage since 1940. Being a membership-based organization, we have been the reason behind the protection of many key habitats as well as national and state parks in Malaysia.
MNS works in a 4-prong approach towards habitat conservation:
1. Our Conservation unit works towards conserving important habitats through policy and advocacy, research and data collection in consultation with the federal and state governments. Our conservation campaigns over the years always includes engaging local communities. To learn more about our conservation work please click here.
2. The Environmental Education unit of MNS works towards raising public awareness, with an emphasis amongst school children through project involvement and hands-on experience. We have established School Nature Clubs in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, throughout the country, where children learn about the importance of the environment and nature conservation. To learn more about our environmental education work please click here.
3. MNS' Publications include primarily a popular quarterly periodical, the Malaysian Naturalist (MN), and a scientific periodical, Malayan Nature Journal (MNJ). These MN is aimed at relaying key conservation mesages to lay public; educating and increasing awarness on the environment, whilst the MNJ is targetted the scientific community. We also publish selected other books. To learn more about our publication work please click here.
4. The Parks unit of MNS looks into establishing and managing Nature Parks; primarily aimed at creating and raising public appreciation on nature and our environment. Parks bring nature closer to the public, creating an opportunity for better understanding of our natural surroundings. To learn more about our parks please click here.
MNS is a non-profit organisation, and as such financial support and volunteering assistance is crucial to us. With the many conservation issues emerging in our country, clearly there are many initiatives and projects that require funding to start or to continue. MNS works very closely with federal and local governments, grassroots communities, private organisations as well as members of the media. In this new millennium MNS’ work has become very vital for the continued conservation of our natural habitats. We are looking forward for organisations and individuals to come forward to become members of MNS; becoming our partners and funding our projects as well as volunteering in our many programmes. Together we can ensure the fragile beauty of Malaysia’s natural wonders are protected in perpetuity.
Other related articles:
MNS' HISTORY
MNS' MILESTONES
To find out more about how you can be involved in protecting Malaysia’s natural wonders click here. Or contact us at mns@mns.org.my for more information.
Malaysian Nature Society (MNS)
Persatuan Pencinta Alam Malaysia
JKR 641 Jalan Kelantan, Bukit Persekutuan
50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tel: +603 – 2287 9422
Fax: +603 – 2287 8773
e-mail: mns@mns.org.my
URL: www.mns.org.my
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