As Malaysians, we take pride in creating the biggest, longest, widest, tallest man-made items to secure yet another spot in the Malaysian and World Book of Records. Here is one extra fact that will and should be a part of the Malaysian Pride. We have the oldest rainforests in the world!
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Belum-Temengor Forest Complex (BTFC) is said to be more than 130 million years old, older even than the Amazon Forest or the Congo Basins. For a forest which has withstood the test of time, the biodiversity of this forest is unique and none like any other. Spread over 300,000 ha, the BTFC has a noteworthy level of mammalian fauna, with over 100 species recorded as revealed by past scientific researches.
Sadly, even as we speak, Temengor is facing threats from logging and poaching of its wildlife. MNS in conjunction with its 70th Anniversary celebrations this year, is collaborating with The Body Shop Malaysia to "Save Temengor". The objective of this Campaign is to advocate for protection of the Temengor Forest Reserve, in order to preserve the integrity of the BTFC as an intact forest landscape as well as to increase enforcement on wildlife hunting and trade.
Sign this petition now to show your support in saving Temengor and it's natural beauty. For more information, visit www.mns.my
