Thread: I am sharing a list of banjir hotlines in Kelantan, Terengganu & Pahang. Please share these contacts around!

Malaysia’s already cash strapped public health sector is staring at a US $82m yearly bill from vape related lung injuries, with each patient costing hospitals US $33,482 for a 12-day stay. Over 5m Malaysians smoke, with many moving to vape. My report. scmp.com/week-asia/poli…

Fun fact: Did you know that if you owe money to the LHDN, the debt can be passed on to your children? That’s the law. For ordinary citizens, the debt will likely be inherited indefinitely. But the wealthy? They can contemplate having their cases dropped instead.

The The Straits Times dropped this article early this morning and I don't think Twitterjaya has picked up on it yet. There's quite a bit of problems with it and here's my take on it: straitstimes.com/multimedia/gra…

On 3 December, join us for a special #TuesdaysWithTeamCounterfactual pre-launch panel on our forthcoming Special Issue 'Bridging the Impact Evaluation Research-Practice Gap in Conservation.' If you haven’t already, register here: conbio.org/groups/working…

Mercy Malaysia is currently mobilising relief efforts to those affected by the ongoing floods in Kelantan & Terengganu. Please consider donating to support their work. MERCY Malaysia CIMB: 8000-7929-08 Reference: Flood

BREAKING: The IUCN Species Survival Commission Shark Specialist Group has released a new report on the global conservation status of sharks and their relatives. portals.iucn.org/library/node/5…

🇲🇾 shud amend Constitution to allow Parliament to reverse Emergency - this was what saved 🇰🇷 democracy in the end In 2021, 🇲🇾had its own democratic crisis. Emergency declared - many say so PM could stay in power. Parliament suspended, Speaker didn't fight back, unlike 🇰🇷.

New #GlobalSharkTrends study published in Science Magazine reveals that #overfishing has more than halved shark & ray populations over the past 50-years causing widespread erosion of ecological function and exceptionally high extinction risk 👉🏽Full article bit.ly/GlobalSharkTre…

#GlobalSharkTrends Since we wrote the paper Colin Simpfendorfer coded a mesmerizing GIF of the Red List Index for sharks, rays & chimaeras 🧵7/20

Tiny pink embryos, the discovery of potential birthing grounds, and active community involvement are just a few highlights of the research on rhinoray reproduction led by Faqih Akbar and Elasmobranch Project Indonesia. More on this study below. saveourseas.com/update/reprodu…

1st February 2025 is a great day for forest conservation in Malaysia! Act A1667 comes into force! Most significant degazettement of Permanent Forest Reserves, require public hearing and replacement. Congratulations YB 🇲🇾 Nik Nazmi Kementerian Sumber Asli dan Kelestarian Alam

Throughout our latest issue of Shark News, you'll find a recurring theme: the value of landing and market surveys to understand the status of sharks and how they are impacted by fisheries. Surveys in Malaysia showcase how important data on species distribution can be gathered.

Did you know? Sharks have some of the most diverse life histories. Even within shark species, life history traits vary dramatically! Some, like the Spiny Dogfish, can take up to 36 years to mature, while fast-growing species like the Australian Sharpnose Shark only take a year.

Malaysiakini reporter B Nantha Kumar was detained late last night over an article on an alleged Pakistani cartel smuggling migrant workers into Malaysia. On Feb 22, Malaysiakini quoted a source claiming that a former immigration officer is the mastermind behind the alleged

A new study suggests that removing mesopredatory fishes, including sharks, by fishing is a key factor in outbreaks of coral-eating crown-of-thorns starfish. Evidence has been derived from correlations between starfish densities and fishing pressure. phys.org/news/2025-02-s…

This is outrageous.

🌍 Join the Fight to Protect Wildlife! 🐘🐅 JWM is looking for a passionate and dedicated Analyst to help combat wildlife crimes and support conservation efforts. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in preserving Malaysia's rich biodiversity, we want to hear from you!

New Paper Out Now >Species and Genetic Diversity of Wedgefishes in Malaysian Waters Key findings: 🦈 R. palpebratus is a new record in🇲🇾 🦈 Sarawak host diverse Rhynchobatus congeners 🦈R. australiae revealed fine-scale structuring in Malacca Straits onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/aq…

JOB OPPORTUNITY WITH MARECET! Are you a sea enthusiast or budding conservationist? Then this job opportunity might just be for you! More details can be found below. We look forward to hearing from you. 😃 #marecet #jobopportunities #researchassistant #malaysia