
Ma’daerah Turtle Sanctuary
BACKGROUND/HISTORY When Established: 1999 By Whom: Department of Fisheries & WWF Malaysia. The Ma’ Daerah Turtle Sanctuary Centre is a hatchery and interpretation centre dedicated to the protection and conservation of sea turtles. The project aims to protect marine turtles in their natural habitat. Department of Fisheries Malaysia manages the area, while education and Awareness programmes are being conducted by WWF Malaysia. In June 2004, a local community group known as Persatuan Ma’ Daerah Khazanah Rakyat (Ma’ Daerah the People’s Heritage), or MEKAR was set up,...

Save Our Seahorses (SOS)
Who are we SOS is a non-profit organisation committed to saving the seahorse and the Pulai River Estuary in Malaysia. SOS is comprised of a group of young scientists, students, public volunteers and local fishing communities. Since 1995, massive port development around Pulai River Estuary have destroyed large tracts of seagrass beds, which are home to the Spotted Seahorse, Hippocampus kuda. The Spotted seahorses, which once thrived in the Pulai River Estuary, is losing its habitat as well as numbers. SOS is particularly concerned that they may vanish soon. SOS is fighting to conserve what...
Animal Welfare
Johor SPCA Johor Bahru Melaka SPCA Melaka Pulau Pinang SPCA Penang Selangor PAWS Animal Welfare Society Malaysia’s Independent Pet Rescuers SPCA Selangor Wilayah Persekutuan Malaysian National Animal Welfare Foundation PAWS Animal Welfare Society
Animal Welfare
Penang SPCA Penang Johor SPCA Johor Bahru Wilayah Persekutuan Malaysian National Animal Welfare Foundation Melaka/Malacca SPCA Melaka Selangor PAWS Animal Welfare Society Malaysia’s Independent Pet Rescuers SPCA Selangor

SPCA Melaka
The organization, known as the SPCA Melaka, originally occupied premises in Klebang before relocating to its current location. This land, comprising approximately two acres and featuring a bungalow house, was generously donated for free use by a philanthropist. SPCA Melaka is currently in the process of moving to new premises, which entails the need for donations to acquire the land from the government and establish a shelter. More information regarding this endeavor can be found below and on their official website. The organization’s objectives encompass various aspects of animal...