<?xml version="1.0"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"  xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[MyBIS News & Events]]></title><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/one/article.php?menu=53</link><language>en-us</language><description><![CDATA[The primary objective of this portal is to provide a mechanism for the efficient exchange of information on biological diversity in Malaysia between involved persons and institutions. In addition, the service will facilitate international access to information on the status of biodiversity studies and biodiversity management in Malaysia. In line with the MyBIS philosophy, the system will collate information from a variety of different sources, provide easy access to and make available for public circulation, information, databases and other relevant material, provided by the various stakeholders. We hope that you will find this portal useful and informative. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.]]></description><copyright>Copyright 2026 Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS)</copyright><webMaster>hello.mybis@nres.gov.my (MyBIS Administrator)</webMaster><lastBuildDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:01:41 +0800</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.mybis.gov.my/one/article.php?menu=53" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><item><title><![CDATA[Sesi Latihan Penggunaan Sistem MyBIS Bersama Pusat Biodiversiti dan Konservasi (CeBEC), Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI)]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/1002</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/1002</guid><author>Fatin Qurratul &#039;ain Binti Saberam</author><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image1563" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/1563" width="100%" /></figure><p>Sesi latihan penggunaan sistem Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS) telah dilaksanakan pada 16 April 2026 bertempat di Pusat Biodiversiti dan Konservasi (CeBEC), Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI). Sesi ini bertujuan untuk memberi pendedahan kepada para peserta berkaitan dengan penggunaan sistem MyBIS dan kaedah kemasukan data spesimen.</p><p>Sesi latihan tersebut telah dikendalikan oleh Pn. Sarah Nabila binti Rosli, Pn. Fatin Qurratul ‘Ain binti Saberam, dan Pn. Nur Asma Fatin Umirah binti Mahmud, dengan penyertaan pensyarah, kakitangan, serta pelajar daripada Jabatan Biologi, UPSI. Pendedahan secara praktikal menerusi sesi ini membolehkan para peserta menguasai prosedur pengurusan dan pendokumentasian data biodiversiti menggunakan platform MyBIS.</p><p>Melalui sesi ini, diharapkan agar pengetahuan yang dikongsi dapat dimanfaatkan sepenuhnya, sekaligus menggalakkan penglibatan aktif peserta dalam proses kemasukan data bagi memantapkan lagi MyBIS sebagai pusat rujukan utama biodiversiti negara.</p><figure><img alt="Image1564" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/1564" width="100%" /></figure>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sesi Libat Urus MyBIS dan MBC bersama Herbarium USM, Pulau Pinang]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/998</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/998</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image1555" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/1555" width="100%" /></figure><p>Satu sesi libat urus telah diadakan antara pihak Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS) dan Malaysia Biodiversity Centre (MBC) bersama Herbarium Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) di Kompleks Rujukan Biodiversiti, USM, Pulau Pinang pada 10 Februari 2026.</p><p>Sepanjang sesi tersebut, pihak MyBIS telah membentangkan modul-modul sedia ada serta penambahbaikan yang telah dilaksanakan bagi menyokong keperluan pusat koleksi, khususnya dalam aspek pengurusan, pendigitalan dan perkongsian data biodiversiti. Sesi ini turut bertujuan memperkukuh pengintegrasian data herbarium ke dalam pangkalan data MyBIS agar lebih komprehensif, sistematik dan mudah diakses oleh penyelidik serta pihak berkepentingan.</p><p>Sehubungan itu, MyBIS turut menzahirkan komitmen berterusan dalam menyelaras pusat-pusat koleksi biodiversiti di seluruh negara melalui pendekatan penyelarasan standard data, pemantapan sistem, serta penyediaan platform perkongsian maklumat yang bersepadu. Inisiatif ini diharapkan dapat memperkukuh rangkaian kerjasama strategik antara institusi, seterusnya memperkasa pengurusan dan pemuliharaan biodiversiti Malaysia secara lebih tersusun dan berimpak tinggi.</p><figure><img alt="Image1556" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/1556" width="100%" /></figure>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sesi Libat Urus MyBIS dan MBC bersama Pusat Konservasi Hidupan Liar (PKHL) dan Pusat Menyelamat Hidupan Liar (PMHL) Jabatan PERHILITAN di Sungkai, Perak.]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/997</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/997</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image1557" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/1557" width="100%" /><figcaption><scribe-shadow id="crxjs-ext" data-crx="okfkdaglfjjjfefdcppliegebpoegaii" style="position: fixed; width: 0px; height: 0px; top: 0px; left: 0px; z-index: 2147483647; overflow: visible; visibility: visible;"></scribe-shadow></figcaption></figure><p>Pada 9 Februari 2026, beberapa kakitangan Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS) dan Malaysia Biodiversity Centre (MBC) telah mengadakan satu sesi libat urus bersama Pusat Konservasi Hidupan Liar (PKHL) dan Pusat Menyelamat Hidupan Liar (PMHL) Jabatan PERHILITAN di Sungkai, Perak.</p><p>Antara objektif utama sesi ini adalah untuk meneroka peluang kerjasama strategik bersama pihak PKHL dan PMHL, di samping menjalankan sesi penggambaran spesies-spesies fauna yang terdapat di pusat berkenaan. Gambar-gambar beresolusi tinggi yang diperoleh akan dimuat naik ke laman sesawang MyBIS bagi tujuan pengukuhan data, dokumentasi spesies serta menyokong keperluan sistem pangkalan data biodiversiti negara.</p><p>Sebagai makluman, PKHL dan PMHL PERHILITAN menempatkan pelbagai spesies fauna dari seluruh negeri di Malaysia, sama ada bagi tujuan konservasi, rehabilitasi, rawatan veterinar, penyelidikan mahupun sebagai penempatan sementara bagi spesies rampasan dan hidupan liar yang diselamatkan. Di Semenanjung Malaysia, terdapat sebanyak 11 buah PKHL dan 2 buah PMHL yang berperanan sebagai pusat rujukan utama dalam pengurusan hidupan liar.</p><p>Enam fungsi utama pusat-pusat ini adalah seperti berikut:</p><ul><li>Pengurusan dan operasi Pusat Konservasi Hidupan Liar (PKHL) dan Pusat Menyelamat Hidupan Liar (PMHL)</li><li>Pengoperasian Makmal Forensik Hidupan Liar Kebangsaan</li><li>Penyelidikan Genetik serta pengurusan Biobank DNA Hidupan Liar</li><li>Kajian ekologi dan surveilan penyakit zoonotik hidupan liar</li><li>Perkhidmatan veterinar termasuk servis diagnostik, audit dan klinikal</li><li>Pengurusan permit penyelidikan serta pembiakbakaan untuk tujuan komersial</li></ul><p>Melalui sesi ini, diharapkan jaringan kerjasama yang terjalin antara MyBIS, MBC dan pihak PERHILITAN akan terus diperkukuh, seterusnya memberi impak positif terhadap usaha pemuliharaan, pengurusan dan pendigitalan maklumat biodiversiti Malaysia secara lebih menyeluruh dan bersepadu.</p><scribe-shadow id="crxjs-ext" data-crx="okfkdaglfjjjfefdcppliegebpoegaii" style="position: fixed; width: 0px; height: 0px; top: 0px; left: 0px; z-index: 2147483647; overflow: visible; visibility: visible;"></scribe-shadow>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pameran MyBIS di Majlis Penyerahan Watikah Pelantikan Renjer Komuniti Sabah]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/996</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/996</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image1554" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/1554" width="100%" /></figure><p>Pada 7 Februari 2026, pasukan Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS) telah menyertai pameran sempena Majlis Penyerahan Watikah Pelantikan Renjer Komuniti dan Flag Off Operasi Bersepadu Khazanah (OBK) Peringkat Negeri Sabah yang berlangsung di Nabawan, Sabah. Majlis tersebut telah disempurnakan oleh Menteri Sumber Asli dan Kelestarian Alam, YB Dato’ Sri Arthur Joseph Kurup.</p><p>Sepanjang pameran, reruai MyBIS mempamerkan pelbagai maklumat digital dan bahan fizikal berkaitan ekosistem hutan Sabah. Memandangkan kira-kira 70% kawasan Nabawan merupakan Hutan Simpanan Kekal, penekanan diberikan kepada kepentingan pendigitalan data biodiversiti dalam menyokong usaha penguatkuasaan dan pemuliharaan secara lebih sistematik dan berkesan.</p><p>Pasukan MyBIS turut berpeluang berinteraksi dengan Renjer Komuniti yang baharu dilantik serta memberikan pendedahan mengenai kaedah mengakses sistem MyBIS bagi mengenal pasti spesies terancam. Inisiatif ini selari dengan komitmen kerajaan yang memperuntukkan RM8.46 juta bagi pelantikan 225 Renjer Komuniti di Sabah pada tahun 2026 dalam usaha membanteras pencerobohan dan pemburuan haram.</p><p>Penyertaan MyBIS di Nabawan mencerminkan komitmen NRES untuk memastikan maklumat biodiversiti bukan sahaja dihimpunkan di peringkat pusat, malah dimanfaatkan oleh komuniti akar umbi yang menjadi barisan hadapan dalam melindungi khazanah alam negara.</p><p>Melalui integrasi data yang kukuh serta sokongan pasukan SMART Analyst dan Renjer Komuniti, usaha perlindungan spesies ikonik negara diharap dapat diperkasa secara berterusan. Inisiatif ini seterusnya menyumbang kepada kelestarian alam sekitar Malaysia serta meningkatkan pengiktirafan negara di peringkat antarabangsa.</p>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sesi Pengajaran Penggunaan Sistem Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS) di Rimba Ilmu, Universiti Malaya]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/994</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/994</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image1546" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/1546" width="100%" /></figure><p>Sesi Pengajaran Penggunaan Sistem Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS) telah berjaya dilaksanakan pada 19 Januari 2026 bertempat di Rimba Ilmu, Universiti Malaya (UM). Sesi ini bertujuan memberi pendedahan kepada para peserta berkaitan penggunaan sistem MyBIS, kaedah kemasukan data spesimen, serta demonstrasi proses pendigitalan imej spesimen secara sistematik dan mengikut piawaian.</p><p>Sesi pengajaran tersebut telah dikendalikan oleh En. Tan Kok Kiat dan Pn. Aziemah Kinan, dengan penyertaan para peserta daripada Universiti Malaya. Melalui sesi ini, para peserta berpeluang memahami secara langsung tatacara pengurusan dan pendokumentasian data biodiversiti menggunakan platform MyBIS.</p><p>Diharapkan agar ilmu dan kemahiran yang diperoleh dapat diaplikasikan secara berkesan, seterusnya menggalakkan penyertaan aktif dalam kemasukan data spesimen bagi memperkukuh serta memperkayakan pangkalan data MyBIS sebagai repositori data biodiversiti kebangsaan.</p><figure><img alt="Image1547" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/1547" width="100%" /></figure>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sesi Libat Urus Pasukan MyBIS Bersama Jabatan Akuakultur, Fakulti Pertanian UPM]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/993</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/993</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image1548" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/1548" width="100%" /></figure><p>Pada 15 Januari 2026, satu sesi libat urus telah diadakan antara pasukan Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS) dan Jabatan Akuakultur, Fakulti Pertanian, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). Sesi ini bertujuan untuk memperkenalkan peranan serta fungsi MyBIS kepada warga jabatan, di samping meneroka peluang kerjasama strategik antara kedua-dua pihak.</p><p>Sepanjang sesi tersebut, pasukan MyBIS telah menerangkan fungsi utama platform MyBIS, termasuk potensi kerjasama dalam pengumpulan senarai pakar, perkongsian data spesimen, serta aspek-aspek lain yang berkaitan dengan pengurusan dan pendigitalan data biodiversiti.</p><p>Perjumpaan ini turut memberi pendedahan kepada pasukan MyBIS mengenai bidang-bidang kepakaran dan program yang ditawarkan oleh Jabatan Akuakultur, Fakulti Pertanian UPM. Perkongsian ini membuka ruang kepada kerjasama yang lebih menyeluruh, khususnya dalam pengumpulan dan penyebaran data berkaitan fauna akuatik.</p><p>Diharapkan melalui kerjasama yang terjalin, data berkaitan fauna akuatik dan akuakultur dapat dikongsikan secara berperingkat dalam pangkalan data MyBIS, sekali gus menyediakan sumber maklumat yang sahih dan bermanfaat kepada orang awam mengenai aspek akuakultur di Malaysia.</p><p> </p><scribe-shadow id="crxjs-ext" data-crx="okfkdaglfjjjfefdcppliegebpoegaii" style="position: fixed; width: 0px; height: 0px; top: 0px; left: 0px; z-index: 2147483647; overflow: visible; visibility: visible;"></scribe-shadow>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sesi Libat Urus MyBIS Bersama Bahagian Kawalan Penyakit &amp; Biosekuriti Veterinar, Jabatan Perkhidmatan Veterinar Malaysia (DVS) dalam Perkukuh Kerjasama Perkongsian Ilmu]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/992</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/992</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image1552" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/1552" width="100%" /></figure><p>Pada 12 Januari 2026, satu sesi libat urus telah diadakan antara pasukan Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS) dan Bahagian Kawalan Penyakit & Biosekuriti Veterinar, Jabatan Perkhidmatan Veterinar Malaysia (DVS), bagi meneroka peluang kerjasama strategik antara kedua-dua pihak dalam usaha menyampaikan maklumat dan ilmu yang bermanfaat kepada orang awam, khususnya berkaitan penyakit spesies asing invasif (IAS) bawaan haiwan.</p><p>Sesi libat urus ini telah dipengerusikan bersama oleh Dr. Sarah Dadang Abdullah dan Dr. Muhammad Nazri Bin Khairuddin, dan menjadi platform perbincangan dua hala yang konstruktif antara pasukan MyBIS dan pihak DVS. Sepanjang sesi tersebut, pasukan MyBIS telah memperkenalkan fungsi serta peranan platform MyBIS sebagai pangkalan data biodiversiti negara, termasuk potensi penggunaannya sebagai medium penyebaran maklumat berkaitan penyakit haiwan.</p><p>Selain itu, perbincangan turut memberi tumpuan kepada peluang perkongsian data serta potensi pemuatan naik maklumat berkaitan penyakit haiwan ke dalam platform MyBIS, selaras dengan objektif untuk meningkatkan kesedaran awam dan penyampaian fakta yang tepat serta sahih.</p><p>Diharapkan kerjasama yang terjalin ini dapat memperkukuh peranan MyBIS sebagai medium penyebaran maklumat biodiversiti dan seterusnya menyumbang kepada peningkatan kefahaman masyarakat terhadap isu penyakit bawaan haiwan, khususnya yang berkaitan dengan IAS.</p><figure><img alt="Image1553" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/1553" width="100%" /><figcaption><scribe-shadow id="crxjs-ext" data-crx="okfkdaglfjjjfefdcppliegebpoegaii" style="position: fixed; width: 0px; height: 0px; top: 0px; left: 0px; z-index: 2147483647; overflow: visible; visibility: visible;"></scribe-shadow></figcaption></figure>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bengkel Kemasukan Data Dan Pendigitalan Spesimen di Muzium Serangga MARDI pada 16 dan 17 Disember 2025]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/982</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/982</guid><author>Sarah Nabila Binti Rosli</author><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image1518" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/1518" width="100%" /></figure><p>Bengkel Kemasukan Data dan Pendigitalan Spesimen telah berlangsung di Muzium Serangga MARDI pada 16 dan 17 Disember 2025. Bengkel ini bertujuan untuk membantu pusat koleksi dalam proses kemasukan data spesimen serta pendigitalan spesimen serangga yang terdapat di pusat koleksi berkenaan.</p><p>Selain itu, bengkel ini turut bertujuan melatih kakitangan Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS) dalam proses memuat naik data secara pukal menggunakan fail Excel ke dalam sistem pangkalan data MyBIS, di samping mendigitalkan maklumat spesimen serangga sedia ada untuk tujuan penyimpanan dan rujukan digital.</p><p>Untuk makluman, pusat koleksi ini memiliki ribuan rekod spesimen, di mana sebahagian maklumat masih direkodkan secara manual dalam buku rekod bertulis tangan. Sepanjang bengkel, pasukan pelaksana, dengan bantuan Muhammad Ariff Bin Mohd Rasul, kakitangan Muzium yang banyak membantu dalam kemasukan data spesimen, telah berjaya menambah data dan imej spesimen untuk dimuat naik ke dalam sistem MyBIS.</p><p>Secara keseluruhannya, bengkel ini telah berjaya meningkatkan kemasukan data dan pendigitalan spesimen serangga, sekali gus memperkukuh pengurusan serta pemeliharaan rekod biodiversiti melalui sistem MyBIS.</p>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pameran NRES sempena Program Rancakkan MADANI Bersama Malaysiaku pada 5 sehingga 7 Disember 2025 di Dataran Putrajaya]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/981</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/981</guid><author>Sarah Nabila Binti Rosli</author><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image1515" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/1515" width="100%" /></figure><p>Sempena Program Rancakkan Madani Bersama Malaysiaku yang berlangsung dari 5 hingga 7 Disember 2025, pihak Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS) daripada FRIM & NRES tidak melepaskan peluang untuk membuka reruai pameran di bawah reruai utama Kementerian Sumber Asli dan Kelestarian Alam (NRES). Turut serta ialah pelbagai agensi di bawah NRES, termasuk Jabatan Mineral dan Geosains Malaysia (JMG), Malaysian Meteorological Department, PERHILITAN, Malaysia Green Technology Corporation (MGTC), Jabatan Ukur dan Pemetaan Malaysia (JUPEM), serta Jabatan Perhutanan Semenanjung Malaysia (JPSM). Selain itu, pelbagai agensi kerajaan mahupun swasta tidak melepaskan peluang untuk membuka reruai masing-masing, sambil mempromosikan pelbagai perkhidmatan dan tawaran menarik kepada pengunjung sepanjang program berlangsung.</p><p>Acara ini yang dirasmikan oleh Perdana Menteri Malaysia, YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim berlangsung di Dataran Putrajaya dan menerima sambutan luar biasa daripada pengunjung. Penyertaan lebih 300,000 rakyat Malaysia jelas menunjukkan sokongan padu terhadap reformasi perkhidmatan awam serta komitmen terhadap aspirasi Malaysia MADANI.</p><p>Reruai MyBIS turut mempamerkan pelbagai penerbitan yang juga boleh dimuat turun secara percuma, selain menganjurkan sesi kuiz Kahoot yang membolehkan pengunjung memenangi pelbagai hadiah menarik. Inisiatif kerajaan ini bukan sahaja bertujuan mendekatkan masyarakat dengan maklumat biodiversiti negara, malah menggalakkan kesedaran serta penglibatan aktif rakyat dalam usaha memelihara alam sekitar untuk generasi akan datang.</p><figure><img alt="Image1516" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/1516" width="100%" /></figure>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peluncuran Buku &ldquo;Hidupan Marin (Marine Life)&rdquo; &ndash; Menghayati Keindahan Alam Bawah Laut Malaysia! 🐢]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/952</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/952</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image1452" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/1452" width="100%" /></figure><p>1 November 2025 - Sempena Karnival Alam Kita Peringkat Negeri Sabah di Membakut, kita menyaksikan satu lagi langkah penting dalam usaha memupuk kesedaran tentang khazanah laut negara, iaitu peluncuran buku “Hidupan Marin (Marine Life)” oleh YB Datuk Chan Foong Hin, mewakili YB Datuk Seri Johari Ghani, Pemangku Menteri Sumber Asli dan Kelestarian Alam (NRES).</p><p><br />Buku ini membawa pembaca menyelami keajaiban dunia marin Malaysia, daripada terumbu karang yang berwarna-warni hingga penyu, ikan, rumpai laut, dan pelbagai spesies unik yang menjadikan perairan kita antara yang terkaya di dunia. Dihasilkan dengan kerjasama pakar biodiversiti seperti Prof. Norhayati, Dr. Lee Jen Nie, dan pasukan MyBIS, buku ini bukan sekadar bacaan, tetapi satu seruan untuk melindungi, menghargai, dan memulihara ekosistem marin demi generasi akan datang.</p><p>Layari laman web MyBIS di https://www.mybis.gov.my/pb/6545 untuk menyaksikan spesies yang wujud di perairan Malaysia dan hayati mesej kelestarian: “Alam Kita, Tanggungjawab Bersama.”</p><figure><img alt="Image1453" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/1453" width="100%" /></figure>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bengkel Integrasi Sistem Kepersisan Biodiversiti anjuran Akademi Sains Malaysia (ASM), 28 Oktober 2025]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/951</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/951</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image1451" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/1451" width="100%" /></figure><p>Bengkel Integrasi Sistem Kepersisan Biodiversiti telah diadakan pada 28 Oktober 2025 di Hotel Dorsett, Putrajaya merupakan bengkel anjuran Akademi Sains Malaysia (ASM). Bengkel ini memfokuskan pada kemajuan dan perancangan masa depan untuk program perintis "Precision Biodiversity".</p><p>Dibiayai di bawah RMK-12, program ini mengaplikasikan teknologi Kecerdasan Buatan (AI) dan (Internet of Things) IoT untuk mempertingkatkan kecekapan pengurusan biodiversiti di Hutan Simpan Pasoh, Negeri Sembilan. Program ini memperkenalkan pendekatan baharu dalam pengumpulan data menggunakan sistem automatik yang membolehkan pemantauan, analisis trend, dan visualisasi data flora serta fauna dilaksanakan dengan lebih berkesan. Matlamat jangka panjang inisiatif ini berteraskan aspirasi Mainstreaming Biodiversity 2030, sejajar dengan Dasar Kepelbagaian Biologi Kebangsaan (DKBK) 2022–2030.</p><p>Lima (5) aplikasi mudah alih dan web yang dibangunkan adalah seperti ketetapan dibawah:</p><ul><li><p>Aplikasi Koleksi Serangga</p></li><li><p>Aplikasi Koleksi Tumbuhan</p></li><li><p>Aplikasi <em>Citizen Science</em> (untuk kegunaan orang awam)</p></li><li><p>Aplikasi Perangkap Kamera (untuk pengesanan spesies haiwan, digunakan oleh PERHILITAN)</p></li><li><p><em>Ecology Simulator</em> (untuk meramal dan mensimulasi impak terhadap ekosistem).</p></li></ul><p>Program ini turut memberi tumpuan kepada integrasi data, di mana semua maklumat yang dikumpul akan menyokong inisiatif Malaysia Open Science Platform (MOSP) di bawah Kementerian Sains, Teknologi dan Inovasi (MOSTI). Melalui pendekatan ini, data biodiversiti yang dihasilkan dapat diakses dan dikongsi secara lebih meluas bagi tujuan penyelidikan, pembangunan dasar, serta inovasi teknologi berkaitan biodiversiti negara.</p><p>Dari segi pelan jangka panjang, Akademi Sains Malaysia (ASM) merancang untuk menyerahkan semua aplikasi yang dibangunkan kepada Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS) bagi memastikan kesinambungan dan kelestarian sistem selepas tamatnya program ini. Dalam masa yang sama, perbincangan sedang dijalankan untuk mendapatkan pembiayaan bagi kos pelayan dan penyelenggaraan daripada Jabatan Digital Negara (JDN) di bawah peruntukan Rancangan Malaysia Ke-13 (RMK-13).</p><p>Antara cabaran utama yang dikenal pasti ialah memastikan kelestarian sistem serta penerimaan dan penggunaan aplikasi oleh pusat-pusat koleksi selepas program ini berakhir pada tahun 2025. Justeru, usaha berterusan diperlukan bagi memastikan sistem ini terus berfungsi dan dimanfaatkan oleh pelbagai agensi serta institusi penyelidikan berkaitan biodiversiti.Bengkel ini, yang turut merangkumi pembentangan kemajuan oleh Profesor Ir. Ts. Dr. Ahmad ‘Athif Mohd Faudzi, menekankan kepentingan pendekatan <em>whole-of-government</em> dan <em>whole-of-society</em> dalam memastikan kejayaan pelaksanaan teknologi baharu bagi pengurusan biodiversiti negara secara mampan dan bersepadu.</p>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Simposium Kebangsaan Kepelbagaian Biologi &amp; Persekitaran Tanah Tinggi (SKEBOT) 2025, 29 sehingga 30 Oktober 2025 di Wyndham Garden Shahzan, Bukit Fraser]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/950</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/950</guid><author>Aina Asyiqin Binti Salikin</author><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image1449" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/1449" width="100%" /></figure><p>Simposium Kebangsaan Kepelbagaian Biologi & Persekitaran Tanah Tinggi (SKEBOT) 2025 telah berlangsung pada 29 hingga 30 Oktober 2025 (Rabu & Khamis) bertempat di Wyndham Garden Shahzan, Bukit Fraser, Pahang dengan tema “Memperkasa Warisan Tanah Tinggi”.</p><p>Simposium ini dianjurkan oleh Pusat Pengurusan Makmal Alami dan Fizikal (ALAF UKM) serta Pusat Penyelidikan Bukit Fraser (PPBF), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) dengan anjuran bersama Tourism Pahang Malaysia, Majlis Biodiversiti Pahang dan Jabatan Perhutanan Negeri Pahang.</p><p>SKEBOT 2025 menjadi wadah ilmiah untuk menghimpunkan penyelidik, ahli akademik, pelajar serta pemegang taruh bagi berkongsi hasil penyelidikan dan tadbir urus dalam konteks kepelbagaian biologi dan fizikal persekitaran tanah tinggi. Penganjurannya juga bertujuan meningkatkan kesedaran awam terhadap kepentingan tanah tinggi sebagai habitat semula jadi yang kritikal bagi mengekalkan keseimbangan ekosistem dan kesejahteraan rakyat.</p><p>Pasukan Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS) turut mengambil bahagian melalui reruai pameran interaktif yang mengetengahkan maklumat berkaitan kepelbagaian biodiversiti negara. Pengunjung berpeluang meneroka cara penggunaan laman web MyBIS serta mencari maklumat tentang spesies yang diinginkan melalui platform tersebut. Selain itu, pasukan MyBIS turut mempamerkan dan mengedarkan pelbagai bahan terbitan rasmi, antaranya Fishes of Tasek Bera, Penang Hill: Land Snails and Slugs, dan banyak lagi. Pameran ini menjadi antara tarikan utama bagi pengunjung yang hadir ke reruai MyBIS. Bagi menambah keterlibatan pengunjung, aktiviti interaktif turut dijalankan, di mana peserta berpeluang memenangi barangan eksklusif MyBIS.</p><figure><img alt="Image1450" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/1450" width="100%" /></figure>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seminar Saintifik Biodiversiti: Taman Rimba Alam, Presint 15, Putrajaya Tahun 2025]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/948</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/948</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image1446" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/1446" width="100%" /></figure><p>Pada 22 dan 23 Oktober 2025, Pasukan Interim MBC telah menghadiri Seminar Saintifik Biodiversiti Taman Rimba Alam Putrajaya anjuran Perbadanan Putrajaya. Sebanyak 19 kertas kerja telah dibentangkan oleh pelbagai agensi dan universiti. Perbadanan Putrajaya dengan kerjasama institusi penyelidikan dan agensi kerajaan serta rakan pertubuhan bukan kerajaan (NGO) telah menganjurkan Ekspedisi Saintifik Biodiversiti Taman Rimba Alam Putrajaya pada 21 Mei hingga 20 November 2024.</p><p>Ekspedisi yang melibatkan seramai 74 orang peserta, melalui sembilan (9) kumpulan terdiri daripada kakitangan akademik serta pelajar institusi pengajian tinggi yang mewakili enam (6) institusi dan agensi serta pihak pertubuhan bukan kerajaan (NGO). Ia merangkumi pelbagai bidang kajian seperti botani, zoologi, ekologi, entomologi dan pengurusan habitat. Matlamat ekspedisi ini adalah untuk mendokumentasikan kepelbagaian biologi serta menilai potensi dan status pemuliharaan kawasan tersebut.</p><p>Seminar Saintifik Biodiversiti Taman Rimba Alam Putrajaya merupakan platform pembentangan bagi pengesahan hasil penemuan lapan bidang kajian iaitu tumbuhan, kulat, reptilia, alga, burung, mamalia, amfibia dan serangga berdasarkan dapatan daripada ekspedisi yang telah dilaksanakan pada tahun lepas.</p><figure><img alt="Image1447" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/1447" width="100%" /></figure>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bengkel Pengurusan Data Biodiversiti: Mengintegrasikan Taksonomi, Pemuliharaan dan Infrastruktur Digital]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/947</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/947</guid><author>Sarah Nabila Binti Rosli</author><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image1443" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/1443" width="100%" /></figure><p>Bengkel Pengurusan Data Biodiversiti: Mengintegrasikan Taksonomi, Pemuliharaan dan Infrastruktur Digital telah diadakan di Bilik Mesyuarat BPI, Aras 5, Kementerian Sumber Asli dan Kelestarian Alam pada 16 Oktober 2025.</p><p>Bengkel ini telah dihadiri oleh seramai 14 orang peserta yang terdiri daripada kakitangan projek MyBIS dan Malaysia Biodiversity Centre (MBC). Tenaga pengajar bagi bengkel ini ialah Prof. Madya Dr. Liew Thor Seng, Pensyarah di Institut Biologi Tropika dan Pemuliharaan, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, yang berpengalaman luas dalam pengurusan data biodiversiti dan pakar dalam taxonomi siput.</p><p>Inisiatif penganjuran bengkel ini bertujuan untuk meneroka pendekatan baharu dalam pengurusan dan pengaplikasian data biodiversiti bagi menyokong serta memperkukuh usaha ke arah pengurusan biodiversiti yang mampan, bersepadu dan berkesan.</p><p>Bengkel ini dapat memberikan panduan dan pencerahan kepada kakitangan MyBIS dalam melaksanakan pengurusan data biodiversiti secara lebih efisien dan lestari.</p><figure><img alt="Image1444" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/1444" width="100%" /></figure>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pameran MyBIS @ Festival Budaya Malaysia 2025 pada 14 September 2025 di Taman Tasik Titiwangsa]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/946</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/946</guid><author>Sarah Nabila Binti Rosli</author><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image1441" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/1441" width="100%" /></figure><p>Festival Budaya Malaysia yang berlangsung dari 12 hingga 16 September 2025 merupakan acara tahunan anjuran Kementerian Pelancongan, Seni dan Budaya (MOTAC) bagi meraikan keunikan dan kepelbagaian budaya negara. Penganjurannya menampilkan pelbagai persembahan muzik dan tarian tradisional, pameran, serta aktiviti interaktif untuk semua lapisan masyarakat. Tahun ini, festival yang bertempat di Taman Tasik Titiwangsa diadakan bersempena Hari Malaysia dan Tahun Melawat Malaysia, sebagai wadah memperkukuh perpaduan serta mengangkat identiti budaya bangsa.</p><p>Pasukan Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS) turut mengambil bahagian dengan membuka reruai pameran yang bertujuan memberikan maklumat dan meningkatkan kesedaran awam mengenai kepelbagaian biodiversiti negara. Di reruai ini, MyBIS mempamerkan pelbagai penerbitan berkaitan biodiversiti, selain menyediakan aktiviti interaktif yang sesuai untuk seisi keluarga. Para pengunjung juga menerima penanda buku spesies ikonik serta risalah fauna sebagai bahan rujukan dan cenderamata.</p><p> </p><figure><img alt="Image1442" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/1442" width="100%" /></figure>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Webinar MyBIS 1/2025: Peranan Pempengaruh Digital Terhadap Kesedaran Biodiversiti di Malaysia]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/924</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/924</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image1378" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/1378" width="100%" /><figcaption><p>Webinar MyBIS Siri 1/2025: Peranan Pempengaruh Digital Terhadap Biodiversiti di Malaysia</p> (Copyright &copy; MyBIS)<cite class="op-vertical-below op-right">Photo by MyBIS</cite></figcaption></figure><p>Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS) akan menganjurkan webinar bertajuk, &#39;Peranan Pempengaruh Digital Terhadap Kesedaran Biodiversiti di Malaysia&#39; pada 27 Ogos 2025.</p><p>Webinar ini memberi fokus kepada peranan pempengaruh digital dalam meningkatkan kesedaran serta menyokong usaha pemeliharaan biodiversiti negara.</p><p>Tiga penceramah jemputan akan berkongsi pengalaman:</p><ol><li>𝗠𝘂𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗱 𝗔𝘇𝗮𝗺𝘂𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗠𝘂𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗱 𝗡𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗿 – &#39;Dari Bilik Kuliah ke Laman Sosial: Menghubungkan Saintis dengan Komuniti&#39;</li><li>𝗠𝗼𝗵𝗱 𝗜𝗹𝗵𝗮𝗺 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝗵𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗺 𝗟𝗼𝗸𝗺𝗮𝗻 (Abang Ikan) – &#39;Perjalanan Saintis Masyarakat: Meneroka dan Menyelamat Ikan Air Tawar Malaysia&#39;.</li><li>𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗮 𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗼𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗸𝗲 – &#39;Minat Menjadi Suara untuk Alam&#39;</li></ol><p>Butiran webinar:</p><ul><li>Tarikh: 27 Ogos 2025 (Rabu)</li><li>Masa: 8:30 pagi – 12:30 tengah hari</li><li>Platform: Zoom dan Facebook Live</li><li>Pendaftaran (Percuma): <a target="_blank" href="https://tinyurl.com/WebPerananPempengaruhDigital">https://tinyurl.com/WebPerananPempengaruhDigital</a></li></ul>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bengkel Pengurusan &amp; Pendigitalan Spesimen 2025]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/923</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/923</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image1374" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/1374" width="100%" /><figcaption><p><scribe-shadow id="crxjs-ext" data-crx="okfkdaglfjjjfefdcppliegebpoegaii" style="position: fixed; width: 0px; height: 0px; top: 0px; left: 0px; z-index: 2147483647; overflow: visible; visibility: visible;">Bengkel ini melibatkan penyertaan 23 orang peserta daripada Institut Penyelidikan Perubatan (IMR), Muzium Serangga, Institut Penyelidikan dan Kemajuan Pertanian Malaysia (MARDI) Perbadanan Putrajaya dan FRIM</scribe-shadow>Bengkel ini melibatkan penyertaan 23 orang peserta daripada Institut Penyelidikan Perubatan (IMR), Muzium Serangga, Institut Penyelidikan dan Kemajuan Pertanian Malaysia (MARDI) Perbadanan Putrajaya dan FRIM.</p> (Copyright &copy; FRIM)<cite class="op-vertical-below op-right">Photo by FRIM</cite></figcaption></figure><p>MyBIS telah menganjurkan Bengkel Pengurusan & Pendigitalan Spesimen pada 13 – 14 Ogos 2025. Bengkel ini melibatkan penyertaan 23 orang peserta daripada Institut Penyelidikan Perubatan (IMR), Muzium Serangga, Institut Penyelidikan dan Kemajuan Pertanian Malaysia (MARDI) Perbadanan Putrajaya dan FRIM. Objektif bengkel adalah untuk meningkatkan kefahaman peserta mengenai proses pendigitalan spesimen dan dokumentasi metadata untuk tujuan penyelidikan dan pemeliharaan serta memastikan spesimen dapat didigitalkan dengan standard yang seragam dan berkualiti tinggi.</p><p>Bengkel dianjurkan oleh Cawangan Pemuliharaan dan Biodiversiti Informatik (PULIH), Bahagian Biodiversiti Hutan, FRIM di bawah projek Malaysia Biodiversiti Information System (MyBIS). Kata-kata aluan bengkel telah disampaikan oleh Dr. Mohd Farid bin Ahmad yang mewakili Pengarah Bahagian Biodiversiti Hutan.</p><p>🔍 Pada hari pertama, peserta diberikan pendedahan seperti berikut:</p><p>✨ Pengenalan tentang Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS) & pengurusan spesimen secara sistematik dengan menggunakan sistem pangkalan data kebangsaan</p><p>✨ Kepentingan dan konsep pendigitalan spesimen</p><p>✨ Demonstrasi pendigitalan spesimen</p><p>✨ Latihan amali berkumpulan yang interaktif</p><p>Sesi bengkel ini diakhiri dengan kuiz kahoot, soal jawab dan maklum balas peserta.</p><p> </p><p>Pada hari kedua pula, peserta dibawa melawat:</p><p>🚶‍♂️Jejantas Rimba – menikmati panorama hutan FRIM</p><p>📷 Herbarium FRIM dan Cawangan Entomologi FRIM untuk melihat koleksi spesimen flora dan fauna serta sistem pengurusan spesimen yang diurus secara sistematik dan teratur.</p><p>Melalui bengkel ini, usaha pendokumentasian dan pendigitalan spesimen dapat diperkukuhkan hasil kerjasama antara peserta dan rakan kolaborasi untuk memelihara kekayaan biodiversiti negara secara bersepadu.</p><figure><img alt="Image1375" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/1375" width="100%" /><figcaption><p><scribe-shadow id="crxjs-ext" data-crx="okfkdaglfjjjfefdcppliegebpoegaii" style="position: fixed; width: 0px; height: 0px; top: 0px; left: 0px; z-index: 2147483647; overflow: visible; visibility: visible;"></scribe-shadow>Latihan amali pendigitalan spesimen</p> (Copyright &copy; FRIM)<cite class="op-vertical-below op-right">Photo by FRIM</cite></figcaption></figure><figure><img alt="Image1376" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/1376" width="100%" /><figcaption><p><scribe-shadow id="crxjs-ext" data-crx="okfkdaglfjjjfefdcppliegebpoegaii" style="position: fixed; width: 0px; height: 0px; top: 0px; left: 0px; z-index: 2147483647; overflow: visible; visibility: visible;"></scribe-shadow>Latihan amali pendigitalan spesimen</p> (Copyright &copy; FRIM)<cite class="op-vertical-below op-right">Photo by FRIM</cite></figcaption></figure><figure><img alt="Image1377" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/1377" width="100%" /><figcaption><p>Latihan amali&nbsp;pendigitalan spesimen</p> (Copyright &copy; FRIM)<cite class="op-vertical-below op-right">Photo by FRIM</cite></figcaption></figure>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mesyuarat Majlis Biodiversiti Negara (MBN Ke-3) di Hotel Everly, Putrajaya]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/885</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/885</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image1259" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/1259" width="100%" /></figure><p>Majlis Mesyuarat Majlis Biodiversiti Negara Ketiga (MBN Ke-3) telah berlangsung pada 27 Mei 2025 bertempat di Hotel Everly, Putrajaya, dan telah dipengerusikan oleh YAB Dato’ Sri Haji Fadillah Haji Yusof, Timbalan Perdana Menteri merangkap Menteri Peralihan Tenaga dan Transformasi Air.</p><p>Sebanyak lapan (8) kertas pertimbangan telah dibentangkan sepanjang mesyuarat berlangsung. MBN Ke-3 telah bersetuju untuk melibatkan kerajaan negeri dalam sesi libat urus bagi penyertaan Malaysia dalam Perjanjian Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ), pelaksanaan tindakan mitigasi konflik hidupan liar yang komprehensif di Jalan Raya Timur-Barat (JRTB), Gerik, Perak, serta penubuhan Jawatankuasa Pemandu One Health Kebangsaan (JPOHK).</p><p>YAB Timbalan Perdana Menteri turut melancarkan logo dan portal Pusat Biodiversiti Malaysia (Malaysia Biodiversity Centre - MBC) serta Lencana Kepandaian Biodiversiti Pengakap. Pasukan MyBIS juga memainkan peranan penting sebagai sekretariat sepanjang program ini berlangsung.</p><figure><img alt="Image1260" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/1260" width="100%" /></figure>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Regional Workshop on Knowledge Management for Biodiversity for Countries in Asia pada 11-13 Mac 2025 di Bangkok, Thailand]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/884</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/884</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Wakil MyBIS, Mohd Rosli Che Wan Putra telah menghadiri<em> Bengkel Knowledge Management for Biodiversity for Countries in Asia</em> yang telah dianjurkan oleh <em>United Nations Environment Programme</em> (UNEP) di United Nations Convention Center, Bangkok, Thailand selama 3 hari.</p><p>Bengkel ini bertujuan untuk memacu pelaksanaan inisiatif <em>Knowledge Management for Biodiversity</em> (KM4B). Platform ini disediakan bagi menggalakkan kolaborasi dalam kalangan negara-negara Asia untuk perkongsian pengalaman, integrasi maklumat, dan memperkukuh jalinan kerjasama serantau dalam usaha konservasi yang lebih sistematik di peringkat nasional, serantau, dan global.</p><p>Turut hadir bagi perkongsian ilmu ialah Dr. Chayanan Pakdeejit, Setiausaha Agung, Pejabat Sumber Asli dan Perancangan Alam Sekitar (ONEP) dan CBD National Focal Point of Thailand, yang telah menggariskan usaha Asia dalam menyokong pelaksanaan <em>Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework </em>(KM-GBF), bagi memangkin perkongsian maklumat tanpa sempadan demi tujuan konservasi alam sekitar.</p><p>Selain itu, Marlene Nielsen (Pegawai UNEP Asia-Pasifik) menegaskan keperluan tindakan segera dalam menangani isu kehilangan sumber biodiversiti dan perubahan iklim melalui platform ini. Beliau juga menekankan bahawa perkongsian ilmu perlu diperluaskan bukan sahaja dalam konteks konservasi, tetapi juga dalam aspek keterjaminan makanan, kewangan, perancangan bandar, serta komuniti masyarakat asal setempat.</p><p>Rentetan daripada perbincangan tersebut, Clarissa Arida, wakil daripada ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity, mencadangkan supaya perkongsian maklumat ini difokuskan kepada pembuat dasar dan pelaksana dasar bagi membolehkan mereka memperoleh maklumat yang terperinci dan relevan untuk pengurusan biodiversiti yang berkesan.</p><figure><img alt="Image1257" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/1257" width="100%" /></figure><figure><img alt="Image1258" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/1258" width="100%" /></figure>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dialog Pasca Persidangan Parti-Parti Ke-16 Kepada Konvensyen Kepelbagaian Biologi]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/849</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/849</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image1161" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/1161" width="100%" /><figcaption>Gambar bersama pihak pengurusan pasukan MyBIS dan wakil-wakil pusat koleksi di Malaysia (Copyright &copy; NRES)<cite class="op-vertical-below op-right">Photo by NRES</cite></figcaption></figure><p>11 Disember 2024 - Dialog Pasca Persidangan Parti-Parti Ke-16 Kepada Konvensyen Kepelbagaian Biologi (Debriefing Post for The Sixteenth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity – CBD COP16) telah diadakan di Four Points by Sheraton, Kuala Lumpur untuk membincangkan hasil dan keputusan-keputusan penting daripada CBD COP16 serta membincangkan tindakan-tindakan yang perlu dilaksanakan di peringkat kebangsaan. Di samping itu, Matlamat Pembangunan Mampan (SDG) juga telah dibincangkan bagi pengurusan biodiversiti negara yang lebih baik.</p><p>Antara yang hadir dalam dialog ini termasuklah Yang Berhormat Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, Prof. Dato&#39; Dr. Mazlin Mokhtar, Dr. June Rubis, serta Syed Mohazri Bin Syed Hazari.</p><p>Sebagai sebahagian daripada agenda program, majlis penyerahan sijil penghargaan turut dilaksanakan bagi menghargai pihak pengurusan pasukan MyBIS dan pusat-pusat koleksi yang telah memberikan sumbangan signifikan kepada Sistem Maklumat Biodiversiti Malaysia (MyBIS).</p><p>Turut diadakan dalam sesi ini ialah pameran MyBIS, Tabung Amanah Konservasi Sumber Asli Nasional (NCTF), dan Malaysia Access and Benefit Sharing (MyABS), yang bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kesedaran dan pemahaman mengenai inisiatif-inisiatif utama berkaitan pemeliharaan dan pengurusan biodiversiti negara.</p><p>Semoga dialog ini menjadi langkah penting dalam usaha memperkukuhkan pelaksanaan komitmen terhadap pemeliharaan biodiversiti di Malaysia.</p><p>Untuk maklumat lanjut, rakaman video sesi dialog ini boleh diakses melalui pautan berikut: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/oYrsoJNmDMTxri9H/</p>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Program Karnival Konservasi NCTF 1.0 di IOI City Mall, Putrajaya]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/874</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/874</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image1239" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/1239" width="100%" /><figcaption><cite class="op-vertical-below op-right">Photo by Badrul Amin, J.</cite></figcaption></figure><p>Tabung Amanah Konservasi Sumber Asli Nasional (NCTF), Bahagian Pengurusan Biodiversiti dan Perhutanan (BPBP) telah menganjurkan program NCTF <em>Conservation Showcase</em> 1.0 yang diadakan pada 7 Disember 2024 bersamaan hari Sabtu di East Symphony 3, IOI City Mall, Putrajaya. Program Karnival Konservasi NCTF 1.0 ini diadakan bertujuan untuk memberi pendedahan kepada masyarakat berkenaan aktiviti-aktiviti konservasi yang telah mendapat tajaan dibawah NCTF secara lebih meluas.</p><p>Terdapat banyak pengisian program telah dijalankan sepanjang karnival berlangsung. Antaranya adalah pertandingan mencanting batik, persembahan Kebudayaan Orang Asli dan reruai pameran daripada pelbagai agensi/universiti/institusi seperti Tabung Amanah Konservasi Sumber Asli Nasional (NCTF), <em>Malaysia Biodiversity Information System</em> (MyBIS), Institut Penyelidikan Perhutanan Malaysia (FRIM), Institut Penyelidikan Perikanan (FRI), Jabatan Perhutanan Negeri Johor (JPNJ), Pusat Pengajian Sains Kajihayat, J-Biotech Holdings, Pertubuhan Kelestarian Ekosistem Alam (NEST), Persatuan Pencinta Alam Malaysia (MNS), <em>Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia</em> (TCS) dan <em>Reef Cheek Malaysia</em>.</p><p>Selain itu, satu (1) <em>Influencer’s Sharing Session</em> dan empat (4) sesi <em>Pocket Talk</em> juga diadakan di pentas utama bertujuan untuk menyampaikan maklumat kepada pengunjung mengenai biodiversiti yang terdapat di Malaysia. Berikut merupakan tajuk bagi sesi <em>Pocket Talk</em> yang telah diadakan:</p><p><!--[if !supportLists]-->        1. <!--[endif]--><strong><em>Influencer’s Sharing Session</em>: Ikan Air Tawar Endemik Semenanjung Malaysia dan Kepentingan Konservasi </strong>– Mohd Ilham Norhakim Lokman<br /><!--[if !supportLists]-->        2. <!--[endif]--><em><strong>Elevating the Survival Prospects of the Southern River Terrapin (Batagur affinis) in Terengganu</strong> </em><em>– </em>Dr. Chen Pelf Nyok<em> (</em><em>Turtle Conservation Society </em>(TCS))<br /><!--[if !supportLists]-->        3. <!--[endif]--><em><strong>Belum Temenggor Forest Complex, Peninsular Malaysia-Conservation and Management of Hornbills in a Globally Important Hornbill Landscape in Central Forest Spine</strong> </em><em>– </em>En. Yeap Chin Aik<em> (</em><em>Malaysian Nature Society</em> (MNS))<br /><!--[if !supportLists]-->        4. <!--[endif]--><strong><em>Bird Survey: Taman Negeri and Forest Reserve Parks in Peninsular Malaysia</em> </strong>– En. Ismail Hj Mamat (Pertubuhan Kelestarian Ekosistem Alam (NEST))<br /><!--[if !supportLists]-->        5. <!--[endif]--><strong><em>Systematic Study and Conservation of Nepenthes Population in Ayer Hitam Utara Forest Reserve (AHU FR), Johor, Malaysia</em></strong> <em>–</em> Pn. Siti Nor Atikah (Jabatan Perhutanan Negeri Johor (JPNJ))</p><p>Karnival ini juga telah dirasmikan oleh YB Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad selaku Menteri Sumber Asli dan Kelestarian Alam. YB Menteri turut menyampaikan sijil kepada pempamer dan hadiah kepada pemenang mencanting batik. Majlis ini diakhiri dengan persembahan daripada Sada Borneo.</p>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pameran MyBIS sempena Majlis Penanaman Pokok Ke-100 Juta oleh Perdana Menteri Malaysia ke-10]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/873</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/873</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image1235" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/1235" width="100%" /><figcaption><cite class="op-vertical-below op-right">Photo by NRES</cite></figcaption></figure><p>Malaysia mencatatkan satu lagi sejarah dalam usaha memulihara alam sekitar apabila Perdana Menteri Malaysia ke-10 (PMX), iaitu Dato&#39; Seri Anwar Ibrahim, mengetuai Majlis Penanaman Pokok Ke-100 Juta bertempat di perkarangan Parlimen Malaysia. Acara yang berlangsung dari 9 hingga 11 Disember 2024 ini adalah sebahagian daripada inisiatif Program Penghijauan Malaysia melalui Kempen Penanaman 100 Juta Pokok, yang bermula sejak 2021. Sehingga kini, pelbagai agensi kerajaan dan swasta telah menyumbang kepada kejayaan kempen ini dengan menanam pokok di hutan simpan, kawasan bandar, dan tanah persendirian.</p><p>Sebagai simbolik, pokok Merbau (<em>Intsia palembanica</em>), yang tergolong dalam spesies hampir terancam, dipilih untuk ditanam di perkarangan Parlimen. Pokok Merbau telah dirasmikan sebagai Pokok Kebangsaan pada 23 Ogos 2019 (Jumaat) oleh YAB Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, Perdana Menteri Malaysia ke-7. Spesies ini melambangkan kekayaan biodiversiti hutan hujan tropika Malaysia dan pentingnya melindungi spesies tempatan yang semakin terancam.</p><p>PMX juga berkesempatan untuk melihat pingat yang dimenangi oleh MyBIS di COP16 di Colombia, beliau juga berkesempatan menandatangi plak ucapan tahniah kepada MyBIS. Kementerian Sumber Asli dan Kelestarian Alam (NRES) juga telah menyertai pameran sempena Majlis Penanaman Pokok Ke-100 Juta dan berkongsi maklumat mengenai Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS), Tabung Amanah Konservasi Nasional (NCTF) dan Sustainable Management of Peatland Ecosystems in Malaysia (SMPEM). Lebih 100 orang hadiri majlis ini dan terdiri daripada pelajar sekolah, Ahli Dewan Rakyat, serta pelbagai agensi kerajaan telah menyertai pameran ini seperti Institut Penyelidikan Perhutanan Malaysia (FRIM), Yayasan Waqaf Malaysia (YWM), Jabatan Perhutanan Sabah (JPS), Jabatan Hutan Sarawak (FDS), Jabatan Perhutanan Semenanjung Malaysia (JPSM), Yayasan Hijau Malaysia (YHM), Malaysia Forest Fund (MFF) dan banyak lagi. Turut serta ialah YB Dato&#39; Seri Dr. Wan Azizah binti Dr. Wan Ismail, Isteri Perdana Menteri Malaysia, Dato Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Timbalan Perdana Menteri, YB Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, Menteri NRES, YB Dato&#39; Sri Huang Tiong Sii, Timbalan Menteri NRES, Puan Nosham Abdul Latip, Timbalan Ketua Setiausaha Sumber Asli NRES, Dato&#39; Ahmad Fadhil, Timbalan Ketua Pengarah (Operasi dan Teknikal), dan Dato&#39; Dr Ismail Haji Parlan, Ketua Pengarah FRIM.</p><figure><img alt="Image1236" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/1236" width="100%" /><figcaption><cite class="op-vertical-below op-right">Photo by Muhammad Faris Zamri</cite></figcaption></figure><figure><img alt="Image1237" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/1237" width="100%" /><figcaption><cite class="op-vertical-below op-right">Photo by NRES</cite></figcaption></figure><figure><img alt="Image1238" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/1238" width="100%" /><figcaption><cite class="op-vertical-below op-right">Photo by NRES</cite></figcaption></figure>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Malaysia Wins Gold CHM Award at COP16 CBD Meeting]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/847</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/847</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image1156" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/1156" width="100%" /><figcaption><cite class="op-vertical-below op-right">Photo by NRES</cite></figcaption></figure><p>Cali, Colombia – October 30, 2024 – Malaysia is proud to announce that it has received the prestigious Gold CHM Award at the 16th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the Convention on Biological Diversity, held here in Colombia. This accolade recognizes Malaysia&#39;s exemplary Clearing-House Mechanism (CHM) for biological diversity, which facilitates information sharing and reporting among state parties of the Convention on Biological Diversity.</p><p>The Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS), launched in 2016, serves as Malaysia&#39;s dedicated CHM, providing comprehensive data and resources related to biological diversity. This award marks the fourth international recognition for Malaysia and MyBIS from the CBD, reflecting our commitment to advancing biodiversity conservation.</p><p>During the ceremony, the Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability, YB Nik Nazmi bin Nik Ahmad, received the award.</p><p>We thank all stakeholders and partners for their unwavering support in achieving this significant milestone. Together, we will continue to promote and enhance our understanding of biodiversity for future generations.</p><p>##</p><p>Pangkalan Data Biodiversiti Malaysia menerusi Sistem Maklumat Biodiversiti Malaysia (MyBIS) menerima anugerah Emas (Tempat Pertama) sebagai Mekanisme Pusat Maklumat Kebangsaan (CHM) terbaik di Persidangan Parti-parti ke-16 kepada Konvensyen Kepelbagaian Biologi (CBD COP16) di Cali, Colombia pada 31 Oktober 2024. Anugerah ini juga merupakan pencapaian empat (4) kali berturut-turut di COP CBD iaitu COP13, COP14, COP15 dan kini COP16.</p><p>Menteri Sumber Asli dan Kelestarian Alam, YB Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad menerima anugerah tersebut daripada Setiausaha Eksekutif CBD, Astrid Schomaker. Beliau menyeru supaya MyBIS dimanfaatkan sepenuhnya dalam mengukuhkan usaha memulihara biodiversiti negara.</p><p>Pada masa yang sama, kami mengucapkan terima kasih kepada semua pihak berkepentingan dan rakan kongsi atas sokongan mereka yang tidak berbelah bahagi dalam mencapai pencapaian yang penting ini. Bersama-sama, kita akan terus mempromosikan dan meningkatkan pemahaman kita tentang biodiversiti untuk generasi akan datang.</p><p>#NRES<br />#MalaysiaMADANI</p>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Karnival Penghijauan Malaysia dan KL Green Symphony 2024]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 22 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/846</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/846</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image1153" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/1153" width="100%" /><figcaption><cite class="op-vertical-below op-right">Photo by NRES</cite></figcaption></figure><p>Karnival Penghijauan Malaysia dan KL Green Symphony 2024 telah diadakan pada 19 sehingga 21 Oktober 2024 bertempat di Taman Eko Rimba Bukit Nanas, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur (TERKL).  Karnival ini dianjurkan oleh Ibu Pejabat Jabatan Perhutanan Semenanjung Malaysia dengan kerjasama Jabatan Perhutanan Wilayah Persekutuan dan telah dirasmikan oleh YB Menteri Sumber Asli dan Kelestarian Alam iaitu, YB Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.</p><p>Karnival yang bertemakan “Hutan: Simfoni Alam” ini bertujuan untuk menambah tahap pemahaman masyarakat tentang usaha pemeliharaan dan pemuliharaan hutan, memperkenalkan Program Penghijauan Malaysia: Kempen Penanaman 100 Juta Pokok, menyambut ulang tahun ke-50 pentadbiran Hutan Simpan Bukit Nanas serta mempromosikan TERKL sebagai salah satu destinasi ekopelancongan di Kuala Lumpur.</p><p>Antara aktiviti menarik yang telah berlangsung adalah Simfoni Hutan Hujan, Demonstrasi Pasukan Elit Perolehan Biji Benih, Demonstrasi dan Aktiviti Semaian Anak Pokok serta Edaran Anak Pokok, Pocket Talk Penghijauan Malaysia, Santai Bersama Selebriti, Pertandingan Tik Tok, Pertandingan Fotografi Flora Fauna, Food Fiesta, Canopy Night Walk, Larian dan Kayuhan Lestari, Pertandingan Treasure Hunt, Gerak Sihat di Taman Eko Rimba S@TER Penghijauan Malaysia Siri IV (Senamrobik), Seminar Penghijauan Malaysia: Status, Inovasi dan Hala Tuju serta Pameran Penghijauan Malaysia sepanjang 3 hari. Kementerian Sumber Asli dan Kelestarian Alam (NRES) yang terdiri daripada Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS) dan Tabung Amanah Konservasi Sumber Asli Nasional (NCTF) telah terlibat dalam sesi pameran selain daripada Jabatan Perhutanan Semenanjung Malaysia (JPSM), Jabatan Perlindungan Hidupan Liar & Taman Negara Semenanjung Malaysia (PERHILITAN), Kraftangan Malaysia, SRB Enterprise, Institut Penyelidikan Perhutanan Malaysia (FRIM) dan Angkatan Koperasi Kebangsaan Malaysia Berhad (ANGKASA).</p><figure><img alt="Image1154" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/1154" width="100%" /><figcaption><cite class="op-vertical-below op-right">Photo by Nur Hazwanie Abd Halim</cite></figcaption></figure>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Program Pelepasan Tuntung Sungai]]></title><pubDate>Sat, 19 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/845</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/845</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image1152" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/1152" width="100%" /><figcaption>Pasukan Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS) turut serta dalam aktiviti pelepasan anak tuntung. (Copyright &copy; NRES)<cite class="op-vertical-below op-right">Photo by NRES</cite></figcaption></figure><p>Persatuan Pemuliharaan Tuntung, Kura-kura dan Penyu Malaysia telah menganjurkan sebuah program, iaitu Program Pelepasan Tuntung Sungai, yang berlangsung di Kampung Pasir Gajah, Kemaman, Terengganu. Program ini telah dirasmikan oleh Datuk Fakhrul Hatta, Timbalan Ketua Pengarah (Konservasi) Jabatan PERHILITAN Semenanjung Malaysia, dihadiri oleh pelbagai agensi kerajaan, NGO serta penduduk setempat.</p><p>Sebanyak kira-kira 1,000 ekor anak tuntung sungai telah dilepaskan ke sungai sebagai salah satu usaha pemuliharaan tuntung, dan ini juga merupakan pelepasan terbesar sejak projek ini dimulakan di daerah ini. Pasukan Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS) juga tidak melepaskan peluang untuk turut serta dalam aktiviti pelepasan anak tuntung.</p><p>Sebagai makluman, tuntung atau nama saintifiknya <em>Batagur affinis </em>merupakan salah satu spesies penyu air tawar yang hanya boleh ditemui di perairan Kemboja, Indonesia, Semenanjung Malaysia, dan juga Thailand. Tuntung juga merupakan spesies yang telah disahkan sebagai Sangat Terancam (Critically Endangered) oleh <em>International Union for Conservation of Nature</em> (IUCN) pada tahun 2018. Spesies ini juga merupakan spesies yang Dilindungi Sepenuhnya di bawah Akta Pemuliharaan Hidupan Liar 2010 [Akta 716].</p><p>Spesies tuntung ini diancam kepupusan kerana habitatnya terganggu oleh pelbagai aktiviti manusia di sungai, termasuk pencemaran yang berpunca daripada tindakan tersebut. Selain itu, spesies ini turut dieksploitasi untuk mendapatkan cengkerang, daging, dan telurnya, yang sering menjadi buruan peminat makanan eksotik.</p><p>Selain aktiviti pelepasan tuntung, pelbagai aktiviti menarik seperti pameran kesedaran awam serta sukaneka turut diadakan untuk meningkatkan kesedaran awam tentang kepentingan spesies ini dalam ekosistem sungai tempatan. Usaha-usaha konservasi perlu dilakukan oleh semua pihak secara berterusan bagi memastikan spesies tuntung ini terpelihara untuk generasi akan datang dan tidak pupus di habitat asal.</p>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[PERSIDANGAN KEPELBAGAIAN BIOLOGI KEBANGSAAN 2024]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 02 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/825</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/825</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image1091" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/1091" width="100%" /><figcaption><cite class="op-vertical-below op-right">Photo by UKK NRES</cite></figcaption></figure><p>Bahagian Pengurusan Biodiversiti dan Perhutanan (BPBP) NRES telah menganjurkan Persidangan Kepelbagaian Biologi Kebangsaan 2024 bertempat di Hotel Zenith Putrajaya pada 1 Oktober 2024. Tema persidangan pada tahun ini adalah “Jadilah Sebahagian Daripada Pelan” (<em>Be Part of The Plan</em>). Majlis ini dimulakan dengan Ucaptama daripada YBrs. Puan Norsham binti Abdul Latip selaku Timbalan Ketua Setiausaha (Sumber Asli). Penganjuran persidangan ini merupakan peristiwa tahunan seperti yang dinyatakan di dalam Dasar Kepelbagaian Biologi Kebangsaan.</p><p>Terdapat tiga sesi pembentangan lisan. Subtema sesi pertama adalah Pemerkasaan Komuniti dan Kehidupan Mampan dipengerusikan oleh YBhg. Dato’ Hj. Zahari Bin Ibrahim, Ketua Pengarah Perhutanan Semenanjung Malaysia. Pengerusi bagi subtema Pemuliharaan Biodiversiti dan Ekosistem, Pengurusan Hutan untuk sesi kedua adalah YBhg. Dato’ Dr. Ismail Bin Hj. Parlan, Ketua Pengarah Institut Penyelidikan Perhutanan Malaysia (FRIM). Subtema pembentangan lisan terakhir adalah Agromakanan dan Pelancongan Mampan yang dipengerusikan oleh Encik Kasyfullah bin Zaini, Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC).</p><p>Majlis penutup dirasmikan oleh YBhg. Datuk Dr. Ching Thoo A/L Kim, Ketua Setiausaha Kementerian Sumber Asli dan Kelestarian Alam. Majlis diteruskan lagi dengan lawatan ke pembentangan poster dan reruai pameran. Pembentangan poster terdiri daripada BPBP (Unit <em>Biodiversity Implementation Support</em>, Unit Kawasan Perlindungan dan Kerjasama Serantau, Unit <em>Malaysia Biodiversity Centre</em>, Unit <em>Global Wildlife Program</em> (GWP) Malaysia, Unit Pengurusan Hidupan Liar dan Unit Penyelidikan Perhutanan dan Tabung Amanah Konservasi Kebangsaan (NCTF), Jabatan Perancangan Bandar dan Desa (PLAN Malaysia), Institut Penyelidikan dan Kemajuan Pertanian Malaysia (MARDI), Jabatan Perhutanan Semenanjung Malaysia (JPSM), <em>Sarawak Forestry Corporation</em> (SFC), <em>Sustainable Management of Peatland Ecosystems in Malaysia</em> (SMPEM), <em>Malaysian Space Agency</em> (MYSA), GAMUDA Land Berhad, <em>SD Guthrie</em>, Akademi Sains Malaysia, PLANTERS International Berhad, <em>Sarawak Biodiversity Centre</em> (SBC), <em>Sabah Biodiversity Centre</em> (SaBC), <em>Malaysia Nature Society</em> (MNS), <em>Sarawak Forestry Corporation</em> (SFC) dan Jabatan Biokeselamatan. Manakala reruai pameran adalah terdiri daripada Unit <em>Natural History Museum</em>, Unit Bioinformatik (<em>Malaysia Biodiversity Information System</em>), Unit Penyelidikan Perhutanan dan Tabung Amanah Konservasi Kebangsaan (NCTF) dan PLANTERS International Berhad.</p><p> </p><p>Info: Nurhazwanie bt Abd Halim<br />Gambar: UKK NRES</p><figure><img alt="Image1092" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/1092" width="100%" /><figcaption><cite class="op-vertical-below op-right">Photo by UKK NRES</cite></figcaption></figure><figure><img alt="Image1093" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/1093" width="100%" /><figcaption><cite class="op-vertical-below op-right">Photo by UKK NRES</cite></figcaption></figure><figure><img alt="Image1096" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/1096" width="100%" /><figcaption><cite class="op-vertical-below op-right">Photo by UKK NRES</cite></figcaption></figure><figure><img alt="Image1098" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/1098" width="100%" /><figcaption><cite class="op-vertical-below op-right">Photo by UKK NRES</cite></figcaption></figure><figure><img alt="Image1099" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/1099" width="100%" /><figcaption><cite class="op-vertical-below op-right">Photo by UKK NRES</cite></figcaption></figure><figure><img alt="Image1100" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/1100" width="100%" /><figcaption><cite class="op-vertical-below op-right">Photo by UKK NRES</cite></figcaption></figure><figure><img alt="Image1101" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/1101" width="100%" /><figcaption><cite class="op-vertical-below op-right">Photo by UKK NRES</cite></figcaption></figure>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[PAMERAN SEMPENA SIDANG KEMUNCAK MATLAMAT PEMBANGUNAN MAMPAN / SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOAL 2024 (SDG SUMMIT 2024)]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/810</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/810</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image1049" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/1049" width="100%" /><figcaption><cite class="op-vertical-below op-right">Photo by Tan Ai Lee</cite></figcaption></figure><p>Sidang Kemuncak SDG 2024 (SDG Summit 2024) anjuran Pusat SDG Negara, Kementerian Ekonomi telah berlangsung dengan jayanya selama 2 hari bermula pada 17 dan 18 September 2024 yang mana merupakan platform bagi pihak berkepentingan daripada pelbagai sektor untuk berkumpul, berkongsi pandangan dan mengambil langkah substantif ke arah merealisasikan SDG di Malaysia.</p><p>Ucapan pembukaan dan perasmian SDG Summit 2024 telah disempurnakan oleh YAB Dato&#39; Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim, Perdana Menteri Malaysia dan Timbalan Ketua Setiausaha (Kelestarian Alam), Kementerian Sumber Asli dan Kelestarian Alam (NRES) telah menyampaikan ucapan keynote pada sesi persidangan.</p><p>Kementerian Sumber Asli dan Kelestarian Alam (NRES), dengan penglibatan unit MyBIS, juga diberi tanggungjawab bagi menyelaras reruai pameran SDG 15: Life on Land di mana beberapa jabatan dan agensi di bawah NRES telah terlibat dengan pameran iaitu pihak Jabatan Perhutanan Semenanjung Malaysia (JPSM), Jabatan Hidupan Liar dan Taman Negara (PERHILITAN) Semenanjung Malaysia dan Institut Penyelidikan Perhutanan Malaysia (FRIM). Antara yang dipamerkan adalah inisiatif-inisiatif di bawah SDG 15 termasuk penanaman 100 juta pokok, Central Forest Spine (CFS), Selamatkan Harimau Malaya, produk orang asli serta aktiviti kuiz kahoot! bagi menguji minda pengunjung. Reruai juga telah dikunjungi oleh YAB Perdana Menteri Malaysia.</p><figure><img alt="Image1050" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/1050" width="100%" /><figcaption><cite class="op-vertical-below op-right">Photo by Tan Ai Lee</cite></figcaption></figure><figure><img alt="Image1051" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/1051" width="100%" /><figcaption><cite class="op-vertical-below op-right">Photo by Tan Kok Kiat</cite></figcaption></figure>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pameran sempena Program Alamilah Makmal Alami di UKM]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 13 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/809</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/809</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image1047" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/1047" width="100%" /><figcaption><p>En Syahmi sedang menerangkan fungsi MyBIS</p> (Copyright &copy; Nur Hazwanie Abd Halim)<cite class="op-vertical-below op-right">Photo by Nur Hazwanie Abd Halim</cite></figcaption></figure><p>Pusat Pengurusan Makmal Alami dan Fizikal, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (ALAF-UKM) telah menganjurkan Program Alamilah Makmal Alami bertempat di Akademia Siber Teknopolis (AST) UKM pada 11 September 2024 yang lalu dan telah dirasmikan oleh YBhg. Prof. Dato. Azlinda Othman selaku Ketua Pengarah Jabatan Pendidikan Tinggi. </p><p>Tujuan utama penganjuran program ini adalah untuk memperkenalkan kewujudan dan memperkukuh perkhidmatan yang disediakan oleh Makmal Alami ALAF-UKM. Makmal ini memainkan peranan penting dalam memastikan penyelidikan di UKM terus aktif dan selaras dengan Matlamat Pembangunan Mampan (SDG) yang telah ditakrifkan oleh UKM demi kelestarian universiti.</p><p>Program ini dimulakan dengan Forum Makmal Alami yang bertajuk "Menyingkap Rahsia Alam Menerusi Makmal Alami." Pada sesi petang, program ini diteruskan dengan ucapan alu-aluan yang disampaikan oleh YBhg. Prof. Dato&#39; Gs. Ts. Dr. Mohd Ekhwan Hj. Toriman, selaku Naib Canselor Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) dan ucapan perasmian. Seterusnya, majlis disambung dengan penyampaian watikah pelantikan Felo Bersekutu ALAF-UKM, persembahan Kumpulan Seri Panggung iaitu Tarian Sewang Orang Asli dan lawatan ke reruai pameran sebagai penutup majlis. Antara pempamer yang terlibat adalah Makmal Alami ALAF-UKM, Pusat Strategi UKM, Fakulti Sains dan Teknologi UKM, Taman Botani Bangi serta Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS) dan Tabung Amanah Konservasi Sumber Asli Nasional (NCTF) mewakili Kementerian Sumber Asli dan Kelestarian Alam (NRES).</p><figure><img alt="Image1048" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/1048" width="100%" /></figure>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Program Town Hall dan Sesi Dialog Pusat Biodiversiti Malaysia (MBC)]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 27 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/807</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/807</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image1046" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/1046" width="100%" /><figcaption><cite class="op-vertical-below op-right">Photo by NRES</cite></figcaption></figure><p>Satu Program Town Hall dan Sesi Dialog Pusat Biodiversiti Malaysia (MBC) anjuran Kementerian Sumber Asli dan Kelestarian Alam (NRES) dan Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC) telah diadakan pada 22 Ogos 2024 (Khamis) bertempat di Leo Moggie Convention Centre, TNB Platinum, Bangsar Kuala Lumpur. Program ini bertujuan untuk memberi pendedahan berkenaan kepentingan mempunyai sebuah pusat biodiversiti di Malaysia serta peranan badan korporat dan filantropi dalam tanggungjawab sosial korporat atau Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) bagi menyokong penubuhan MBC.</p><p>Program ini dimulakan dengan sesi lawatan ke reruai pameran oleh Yang Berhormat Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, Menteri Sumber Asli dan Kelestarian Alam diiringi oleh YBhg. Dato&#39; Seri Abdul Razak bin Abdul Majid, Pengerusi Tenaga Nasional Berhad dan YBhg. Datuk Dr. Ching Thoo A/L Kim, Ketua Setiausaha Kementerian Sumber Asli dan Kelestarian Alam (NRES). Antara agensi yang terlibat dalam pameran adalah pihak Pusat Biodiversiti Malaysia (MBC), Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS) dan Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) Research. Rombongan disambut oleh Encik Muhammad Syahmi bin Ibrahim selaku Penolong Setiausaha Unit Bioinformatik bersama ahli yang lain.</p><p>Majlis diteruskan lagi dengan sesi dialog bersama YBhg. Dato’ Shahira Ahmed Bazari, Pengarah Eksekutif, Khazanah Nasional Berhad, YBhg. Datuk Ruben Emir Gnanalingam, Pengerusi Eksekutif Westport Holdings Berhad dan YBhg. Dato’ Dr. Yeo Tiong Chia, Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif, Sarawak Biodiversity Centre serta Cik Yasmin Mohd Ramzi, Head of People Strategy, Tenaga Nasional Berhad selaku moderator majlis. Semasa sesi ini, Khazanah National Berhad turut menerangkan bahawa mereka terlibat dalam Tiger Conservation & Protection and Bringing Back Malaysia’s Natural Heritage Held Overseas (Walllace’s Type Collection & Malaysia Collection) in Digital format Projects melalui Yayasan Hasanah Biodiversity Initiatives. Seterusnya, acara kemuncak iaitu sesi Town Hall bersama Yang Berhormat Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad yang bertajuk “Biodiversity Conversation – BE PART OF THE PLAN”. Program berakhir dengan sesi ramah mesra antara peserta-peserta yang hadir.</p><figure><img alt="Image1045" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/1045" width="100%" /><figcaption><cite class="op-vertical-below op-right">Photo by Nurfarhana-Hizan, H.</cite></figcaption></figure>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pakar Entomologi FRIM Melatih Generasi Muda Dalam Program Explorasi Serangga &ldquo;Menjelajah Dunia Mikro Di Sekeliling Kita&rdquo;]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 13 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/805</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/805</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image1038" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/1038" width="100%" /><figcaption><p>Dr Phon sedang menerangkan spesies anai-anai dan kelulut yang dijumpai dekat pokok tembusu kepada pelajar-pelajar SMK Taman Ehsan</p> (Copyright &copy; Aziemah Kinan)<cite class="op-vertical-below op-right">Photo by Aziemah Kinan</cite></figcaption></figure><p>Cawangan Pemuliharaan Dan Biodiversiti Informatik, Bahagian Biodiversiti Hutan, FRIM telah menganjurkan Program Explorasi Serangga “Menjelajah Dunia Mikro Di Sekeliling Kita” pada 6 Ogos 2024 (Selasa) yang lalu bertempat di Bilik Garcinia dan Morinda, Denai Keruing dan Galeri Serangga Insektari. Program yang dirasmikan oleh Ketua Cawangan Entomologi, Dr. Nada Baharuddin telah dihadiri oleh 30 peserta tingkatan empat dan dua orang guru pengiring daripada SMK Taman Ehsan Kepong.</p><p><br />Program ini bertujuan untuk memberikan pendedahan awal kepada pelajar-pelajar tentang kepentingan serangga terhadap ekosistem dan ciri-ciri serangga mengikut pengkelasan serangga. Para peserta juga diberikan pendedahan tentang fungsi dan peranan Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS) sebagai salah sebuah pangkalan data biodiversiti negara. Selain itu, para peserta juga dapat merasai sendiri pengalaman untuk memasuki hutan untuk melihat dengan lebih dekat serangga-serangga di persekitaran semulajadi. Serangga yang dijumpai termasuk anai-anai, kupu-kupu, pepatung jarum, semut, lipas hutan dan serangga yang lain.</p><p><br />Bengkel ini dikendalikan dengan kerjasama Cawangan Entomologi FRIM yang melibatkan:</p><ul><li>Sesi perkongsian maklumat melalui ceramah pertama yang disampaikan oleh Cik Ong Su Ping yang bertajuk “Pengenalan kepada Serangga dan Kepentingan kepada Ekosistem”. Ceramah kedua pula bertajuk “Kenali MyBIS: Sumber Data Biodiversiti Negara” yang disampaikan oleh En. Tan Kok Kiat serta ceramah yang terakhir yang disampaikan oleh Dr. Phon Chooi Kim yang bertajuk “Mengenali Ciri-Ciri Serangga Mengikut Pengkelasan Serangga”.</li><li>Lawatan sambil belajar ke Galeri Serangga Insektari dimana para pelajar dapat melihat sendiri serangga yang telah diawet. Para pelajar juga diberikan kuiz berbentuk teka silang kata dan perlu menjawab berpandukan ceramah sebentar tadi.</li><li>Penerokaan Laluan Keruing dimana pelajar bergerak secara berkumpulan bersama-sama fasilitator untuk memerhati dan mendokumentasikan serangga yang mereka temui.</li><li>Pada akhir program, para pelajar perlu membuat pembentangan tentang order serangga mengikut kumpulan masing-masing serta rumusan yang dipelajari sepanjang ekplorasi di Denai Keruing.</li></ul><p> </p><p>Info: Sarah Nabila Rosli & Muhamad Farihan Aqil Bin Aznan</p><p>Gambar: Aziemah Kinan & Nurzayanah &#39;Adilah Binti Mohd Zain</p><figure><img alt="Image1039" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/1039" width="100%" /><figcaption><cite class="op-vertical-below op-right">Photo by Nurzayanah &#039;Adilah Mohd Zain</cite></figcaption></figure>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MyBIS sertai pameran Gaya Hidup Hijau sempena sambutan Hari Biodiversiti Antarabangsa 2024]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/777</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/777</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image975" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/975" width="100%" /><figcaption><p>En Tan menerangkan laman web MyBIS kepada Ketua Setiausaha NRES, YBhg. Datuk Dr. Ching Thoo A/L Kim dan cik&nbsp;Manon Bernier, Timbalan Perwakilan Residen, UNDP</p> (Copyright &copy; Unit MyBIS)<cite class="op-vertical-below op-right">Photo by Unit MyBIS</cite></figcaption></figure><p>Kementerian Sumber Asli dan Kelestarian Alam (NRES) kerjasama dengan Yayasan Hijau Malaysia (YHM) telah mengadakan Sesi Perkongsian dan Demonstrasi Gaya Hidup Hijau Sempena Sambutan Hari Biodiversiti Antarabangsa 2024 di Lobi Utama NRES, Blok F11, Presint 1, Putrajaya pada 31 Mei 2024.</p><p>Untuk makluman, tarikh 22 Mei telah diisytiharkan sebagai Hari Biodiversiti Antarabangsa oleh Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu (United Nations General Assembly) bagi meningkatkan kefahaman dan kesedaran masyarakat dunia mengenai isu biodiversiti. Tema sambutan bagi tahun ini ialah “Be Part of the Plan”. Program dimulakan dengan perutusan daripada Ketua Setiausaha NRES, YBhg. Datuk Dr. Ching Thoo A/L Kim yang seterusnya merasmikan “Sesi Perkongsian Dan Demonstrasi Gaya Hidup Hijau" bersempena dengan Sambutan Hari Biodiversiti Antarabangsa 2024. Majlis diteruskan dengan penyampaian sijil penghargaan kepada rakan-rakan strategik Bahagian Pengurusan Biodiversiti dan Perhutanan (BPBP), NRES dan juga sesi penyampaian hadiah kepada pemenang kuiz Econinja Siri I dan Siri II.</p><p>Pelbagai pengisian dan aktiviti menarik telah berlangsung seperti sesi demonstrasi “Pengawetan Serangga oleh Pusat Sistematik Serangga, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) serta Bicara Biodiversiti bertajuk “Curatap - Solusi Hasil Kajian Institut Penyelidikan Perhutanan Malaysia (FRIM)”. Selain itu juga pameran reruai turut disertai oleh pelbagai agensi, universiti dan badan bukan kerajaan (NGO) seperti Jabatan Perlindungan Hidupan Liar & Taman Negara Semenanjung Malaysia (PERHILITAN), Jabatan Mineral dan Geosains (JMG), Institut Penyelidikan Perhutanan Malaysia (FRIM), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Persekutuan Pengakap Malaysia, Pertubuhan Kelestarian Ekosistem Alam (NEST) dan Ventrex Outdoor Recreation termasuklah Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS).</p><p>Reruai MyBIS menerima kunjungan daripada Ketua Setiausaha NRES, YBhg. Datuk Dr. Ching Thoo A/L Kim yang disambut oleh En Tan Kok Kiat bersama pasukan petugas MyBIS yang lain. Reruai ini mengetengahkan aktiviti DIY penghasilan penanda buku dan poskad menggunakan bahan semulajadi selain berkongsi maklumat berkaitan laman web MyBIS kepada pengunjung yang hadir. Aktiviti ini telah mendapat sambutan hangat daripada pengunjung yang hadir yang rata-rata menunjukkan minat yang mendalam dalam menghias penanda buku serta poskad.</p><figure><img alt="Image976" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/976" width="100%" /><figcaption><cite class="op-vertical-below op-right">Photo by Unit MyBIS</cite></figcaption></figure><figure><img alt="Image977" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/977" width="100%" /><figcaption><cite class="op-vertical-below op-right">Photo by Unit MyBIS</cite></figcaption></figure>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jom Sertai Kuiz Biodiversiti]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/772</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/772</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image964" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/964" width="100%" /><figcaption><cite class="op-vertical-below op-right">Photo by NRES</cite></figcaption></figure><p>Sempena Hari Biodiversiti Antarabangsa pada 22 Mei 2024, pelbagai aktiviti dan kuiz akan dilaksanakan secara fizikal dan atas talian. Bulan Mei juga merupakan Bulan Biodiversiti peringkat Kementerian Sumber Asli dan Kelestarian Alam (NRES).</p><p>Biodiversiti merupakan kepelbagaian antara organisma hidup daripada pelbagai sumber, dari daratan mahupun samudera dan lain-lain yang melangkau ekosistem akuatik dan sebahagian daripada ekosistem yang kompleks termasuk di dalam kelompok spesies dan antara spesies dan ekosistemnya.</p><p>Pelbagai aktiviti akan dilaksanakan pada bulan ini, termasuk sesi kuiz dan pameran.</p><p>Syarat penyertaan kuiz biodiversiti secara atas talian adalah seperti berikut:-</p><p>1. Warga NRES</p><p>2. Mendaftar melalui Kod QR</p><p>3. Tarikh: 23 Mei 2024 (Khamis)</p><p>4. Masa: 10.00 pagi - 5.00 petang</p><p> </p><p>Pada 31 Mei 2024, pameran dan aktiviti riadah akan dilaksanakan di perkarangan lobi NRES. Terdapat sesi demonstrasi pengawetan serangga oleh Pusat Sistemaik Serangga (CIS), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Bicara Biodiversiti berkaitan Curatap: Solusi Hasil Kajian FRIM, sesi Kahoot! Biodiversiti, reruai MyBIS dan banyak lagi akan dijalankan pada hari tersebut. Jadi datanglah beramai-ramai untuk memeriahkan suasana ini.</p><p> </p><p>Hadiah menarik menanti anda!</p><p>Sebarang pertanyaan lanjut, sila hubungi:</p><p>Unit Bioinformatik (MyBIS), Bahagian Pengurusan Biodiversiti dan Perhutanan (BPBP), Aras 6, Blok F11, Kompleks F, Putrajaya.</p><p> </p><figure><img alt="Image965" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/965" width="100%" /><figcaption><cite class="op-vertical-below op-right">Photo by Unit Komunikasi Korporat, NRES</cite></figcaption></figure>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biodiversity Webinar 2024]]></title><pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/771</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/771</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image963" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/963" width="100%" /></figure><p>🐯🌳Biodiversity Webinar 2024🐡🪸</p><p>Sempena sambutan Hari Biodiversiti Antarabangsa 2024 yang akan disambut pada 22 Mei, Econinja dengan kerjasama Kementerian Sumber Asli dan Kelestarian Alam (NRES) akan menganjurkan Biodiversity Webinar 2024 secara dalam talian seperti perincian berikut:</p><p>Tarikh: 11 Mei 2024 (Sabtu)</p><p>Masa: 8.00 - 10.00 malam</p><p>Pautan: https://www.facebook.com/econinja.my/</p><p>Jom sama-sama kita sertai! Be Part of The Plan!</p>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawatan Kerja Setiausaha Kementerian Sumber Asli Dan Kelestarian Alam ke Tapak Pembinaan MBC Dan NHM Malaysia]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/768</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/768</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image956" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/956" width="100%" /><figcaption><p>Lawatan Kerja Setiausaha Kementerian Sumber Asli Dan Kelestarian Alam ke Tapak Pembinaan MBC dan NHM Malaysia</p> (Copyright &copy; Unit Malaysia Biodiversity Centre)<cite class="op-vertical-below op-right">Photo by Unit Malaysia Biodiversity Centre</cite></figcaption></figure><p>6 Mei 2024- YBhg. Datuk Dr. Ching Thoo a/l Kim, Ketua Setiausaha Kementerian Sumber Asli dan Kelestarian Alam (NRES) telah menjalankan lawatan kerja ke tapak pembinaan Pusat Biodiversiti Malaysia (Malaysia Biodiversity Centre-MBC) dan Muzium Sejarah Alam Semulajadi (Natural History Museum (NHM) Malaysia) di Jalan Cochrane, Maluri, Kuala Lumpur pagi semalam.</p><p>Antara tujuan lawatan kerja ini dilaksanakan adalah bagi:.<br />1. Melawat lokasi pembangunan fizikal MBC dan NHM Malaysia;<br />2. Taklimat mengenai perancangan dan gerak kerja MBC dan NHM Malaysia; dan<br />3. Menilai keperluan mengekalkan/merobohkan Galeri Residensi One Cochrane di atas lokasi sedia ada yang dibangunkan oleh penyewa tanah sebelum ini.</p><p>Turut hadir ke lawatan tapak ini adalah YBhg. Datuk Nor Yahati binti Awang, Timbalan Ketua Setiausaha (Kelestarian Alam), Jabatan Kerja Raya, Jabatan Ketua Pengarah Tanah dan Galian, Bahagian Pembangunan (BP), Bahagian Tanah, Ukur dan Geospatial (BTUG) dan urusetia iaitu Bahagian Pengurusan Biodiversiti dan Perhutanan (BPBP).</p><p>#NRES<br />#MBC<br />#MalaysiaMADANI</p>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bengkel Malaysia Biodiversity Centre (MBC)]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/767</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/767</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image951" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/951" width="100%" /><figcaption><cite class="op-vertical-below op-right">Photo by Unit Malaysia Biodiversity Centre</cite></figcaption></figure><p>Kementerian Sumber Asli dan Kelestarian Alam (NRES) telah menganjurkan Bengkel Penyediaan Dokumen Schedule of Accommodation (SOA), Dokumen Kalkulator ACAT dan GN0 bagi Pembangunan Malaysia Biodiversity Centre (MBC) dan Natural History Museum (NHM) MALAYSIA pada 29-30 April 2024 sebagai salah satu usaha dalam merealisasikan penubuhan MBC dan NHM Malaysia.</p><p>Bengkel ini telah menerima penyertaan daripada Jabatan Kerja Raya (JKR), Jabatan Perhutanan Semenanjung Malaysia (JPSM), Institut Penyelidikan Perhutanan Malaysia (FRIM), Jabatan Hidupan Liar dan Taman Negara (PERHILITAN) dan wakil penyelidik-penyelidik daripada universiti.</p><figure><img alt="Image952" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/952" width="100%" /><figcaption><cite class="op-vertical-below op-right">Photo by Unit Malaysia Biodiversity Centre</cite></figcaption></figure><figure><img alt="Image953" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/953" width="100%" /><figcaption><cite class="op-vertical-below op-right">Photo by Unit Malaysia Biodiversity Centre</cite></figcaption></figure><figure><img alt="Image954" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/954" width="100%" /><figcaption><cite class="op-vertical-below op-right">Photo by Unit Malaysia Biodiversity Centre</cite></figcaption></figure><figure><img alt="Image955" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/955" width="100%" /><figcaption><cite class="op-vertical-below op-right">Photo by Unit Malaysia Biodiversity Centre</cite></figcaption></figure>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biodiversity Implementation Support (BIS) Workshop]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/766</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/766</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image947" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/947" width="100%" /><figcaption><cite class="op-vertical-below op-right">Photo by Unit Biodiversiti Implementation Support (BIS)</cite></figcaption></figure><p>The Biodiversity Management Division, Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) facilitated by the Biodiversity Implementation Support Unit organised a User Requirements Specification (URS) session on 24th April 2024, bringing together key stakeholders from various sectors including State Focal Points, Federal Government Agencies and representatives from UNDP Malaysia. This session was conducted both physically and online, making it a hybrid session that accommodated diverse participation modes.</p><p>The focus of the discussion was on shaping the user requirements for an upcoming online reporting and monitoring platform. This platform is crucial for effectively monitoring the implementation of the National Policy on Biological Diversity 2022-2030, specifically towards all its goals, targets and actions.</p><p>It was inspiring to witness the dedication of all participants to ensuring the success of our biodiversity conservation efforts.</p><p>Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to progress towards the development of this essential tool for safeguarding our natural heritage!<br />Be Part of The Plan!</p><figure><img alt="Image948" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/948" width="100%" /><figcaption><cite class="op-vertical-below op-right">Photo by Unit Biodiversiti Implementation Support (BIS)</cite></figcaption></figure><figure><img alt="Image949" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/949" width="100%" /><figcaption><cite class="op-vertical-below op-right">Photo by Unit Biodiversiti Implementation Support (BIS)</cite></figcaption></figure><figure><img alt="Image950" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/950" width="100%" /><figcaption><cite class="op-vertical-below op-right">Photo by Unit Biodiversiti Implementation Support (BIS)</cite></figcaption></figure>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pameran MyBIS sempena sambutan Hari Hutan Antarabangsa di Bulatan Sultan Azlan Shah, Meru Raya]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/765</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/765</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image944" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/944" width="100%" /><figcaption><p>DYMM Paduka Seri Sultan Perak Darul Ridzuan, Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah Ibni Almarhum Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah Al-Maghfur-Lah dan DYMM&nbsp;Raja Permaisuri Perak Darul Ridzuan, Tuanku Zara Salim telah berkenan mencemar duli ke reruai MyBIS. Fungsi&nbsp;dan matlamat MyBIS telah diketengahkan oleh Dr Khairul Naim Adham dan&nbsp;Sarah Nabila Rosli</p> (Copyright &copy; Aziemah Kinan)<cite class="op-vertical-below op-right">Photo by Aziemah Kinan</cite></figcaption></figure><p>2 Mei 2024 – Duli Yang Maha Mulia Paduka Seri Sultan Perak Darul Ridzuan, Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah Ibni Almarhum Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah Al-Maghfur-Lah dan Duli Yang Maha Mulia Raja Permaisuri Perak Darul Ridzuan, Tuanku Zara Salim telah berkenan mencemar duli berangkat menyempurnakan perasmian sambutan Hari Hutan Antarabangsa Peringkat Kebangsaan 2024 di Bulatan Sultan Azlan Shah, Meru Raya pada 30 April 2024.</p><p>Turut berkenan berangkat, DYTM Raja Muda Perak Darul Ridzuan, Raja Jaafar Ibni Almarhum Raja Muda Musa; DYTM Raja Puan Besar Perak Darul Ridzuan, Raja Nazhatul Shima binti Almarhum Sultan Idris A’fifullah Shah serta DYAM Raja DiHilir Perak Darul Ridzuan, Raja Iskandar Dzurkarnain ibni Almarhum Sultan Idris A’fifullah Shah.</p><p>Untuk makluman, Hari Hutan Antarabangsa disambut pada 21 Mac setiap tahun untuk meningkatkan kesedaran masyarakat tentang kepentingan hutan serta pemeliharaan dan pemuliharaannya. Tema sambutan pada tahun ini ialah "Hutan dan Inovasi". Karnival Hari Hutan Antarabangsa Peringkat Kebangsaan Tahun 2024 ini telah dipengerusikan oleh Jabatan Perhutanan Semenanjung Malaysia (JPSM) dengan kerjasama Jabatan Perhutanan Negeri Perak dan berlangsung selama 3 hari iaitu pada 28 sehingga 30 April 2024. Kumpulan kerja MyBIS telah dijemput sebagai salah satu pempamer di dalam karnival ini.</p><p>Pameran MyBIS telah mengetengahkan fungsi dan matlamat MyBIS untuk menyumbang kepada pemuliharaan biodiversiti negara, iaitu dengan menyediakan laman sesawang untuk mengakses maklumat spesies flora dan fauna, kajian berkaitan sumber biodiversiti dan sistem pengurusan biodiversiti Malaysia.</p><p>Para pengunjung yang melawat reruai MyBIS telah diberikan pendedahan tentang spesies flora, fauna dan kepentingan pemuliharaan alam sekitar untuk generasi akan datang. Kuiz serta permainan yang sesuai bagi semua peringkat umur juga disediakan dan cenderahati yang menarik telah diberikan kepada pengunjung.</p><figure><img alt="Image945" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/945" width="100%" /><figcaption><cite class="op-vertical-below op-right">Photo by Badrul Amin Jaffar</cite></figcaption></figure><figure><img alt="Image946" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/946" width="100%" /><figcaption><cite class="op-vertical-below op-right">Photo by Badrul Amin Jaffar</cite></figcaption></figure>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Majlis Sambutan Hari Tanah Lembap 2024 dan Pelancaran buku &ldquo;Fishes of Tasek Bera&rdquo; di Tapak Ramsar Tasek Bera]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 19 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/742</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/742</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image886" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/886" width="100%" /><figcaption><p>Pelancaran buku &quot;Fishes of Tasek Bera&quot; oleh Menteri Sumber Asli dan Kelestarian Alam (NRES), YB Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad</p> (Copyright &copy; NRES)<cite class="op-vertical-below op-right">Photo by NRES</cite></figcaption></figure><p>Bersempena dengan Majlis Sambutan Hari Tanah Lembap 2024, pelancaran buku “<em>Fishes of Tasek Bera</em>” telah dilaksanakan oleh Menteri Sumber Asli dan Kelestarian Alam (NRES), YB Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, diiringi oleh YB Puan Leong Yu Man, EXCO Perpaduan, Pelancongan dan Kebudayaan Negeri Pahang, YBhg. Dr. Ching Thoo a/l Kim, Ketua Setiausaha NRES, YBhg. Dato’ Abdul Kadir Abu Hashim, Ketua Pengarah Jabatan PERHILITAN, YBhg. Dato&#39; Zaman Azam Mohamat Sarif @ Ahmat, Pegawai Daerah Bera, YB Dato’ Sabariah Hj Saidan, ADUN Guai dan YB Tuan Khaizulnizam Mohamad Zuldin, ADUN Kemayan. Majlis ini telah berlangsung di Dewan Belida, Pejabat Unit Pengurusan Tapak Ramsar Tasek Bera, Pahang pada 19 Februari 2024.</p><p>Dalam ucapan perasmiannya, Menteri NRES menyatakan pemilihan tema ‘<em>Wetlands and Human Wellbeing</em>’ atau ‘Tanah Lembap dan Kesejahteraan Manusia’ telah dipilih sebagai tema pada tahun 2024 bagi menekankan kepentingan ekosistem tanah lembap kepada kesejahteraan kehidupan manusia, kerana manusia sangat bergantung kepada ekosistem tanah lembap untuk meneruskan kelangsungan hidup.</p><p>YB Menteri turut menegaskan bahawa NRES sentiasa memandang serius penglibatan Orang Asli di dalam ekosistem tanah lembap ini termasuk dalam memelihara dan menjaga kawasan ini, di mana pelantikan Renjer Komuniti yang terdiri daripada 3 orang Orang Asli Semelai juga membuktikan bahawa Kerajaan mengikitiraf peranan penting komuniti Orang Asli di sini.</p><p>Buku ini mengandungi 158 spesies ikan air tawar daripada 36 famili, termasuk 4 spesies baharu yang telah direkodkan, 1 spesies berstatus endemik dan 1 spesies yang berstatus pupus di peringkat antarabangsa. Hasil penerbitan buku ini merupakan usaha koleksi antara NRES, FRIM dan beberapa institusi pengajian tinggi iaitu Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT), Universiti Tun Hussein Onn (UTHM), Universiti Malaya (UM), Universiti Selangor (UNISEL), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) dan Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM).</p><figure><img alt="Image887" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/887" width="100%" /><figcaption><cite class="op-vertical-below op-right">Photo by NRES</cite></figcaption></figure>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pameran MyBIS di Seminar Kebangsaan Pengurusan Mampan Tasik dan Tanah Lembap Putrajaya Anjuran Perbadanan Putrajaya bersempena Hari Tanah Lembap Sedunia]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 09 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/750</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/750</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image905" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/905" width="100%" /></figure><p>Perbadanan Putrajaya (PPj) telah menganjurkan Seminar Kebangsaan Pengurusan Mampan Tasik dan Tanah Lembap Putrajaya selama 3 hari, iaitu pada 7 hingga 9 Februari 2024 bersempena Hari Tanah Lembap Sedunia. Seminar ini telah diadakan di Dewan Seri Melati, Kompleks Perbadanan Putrajaya, Wilayah Persekutuan Putrajaya dan dihadiri oleh lebih 200 orang peserta terdiri daripada pelbagai agensi kerajaan, swasta serta universiti bagi berkongsi penemuan dan maklumat dalam pengurusan serta penyelidikan berkaitan tasik dan tanah lembap. Topik-topik pembentangan di dalam seminar ini merangkumi:-</p><ul><li>Pengurusan Mampan Ekosistem dan Sumber Air</li><li>Penilaian Ekonomi Perkhidmatan Ekosistem</li><li>Kepelbagaian Biologi Flora dan Fauna</li><li>Perancangan Bersepadu dan Pembangunan Mampan</li><li>Eko-Pelancongan</li></ul><p>Pihak Kementerian Sumber Asli dan Kelestarian Alam (NRES) juga tidak ketinggalan untuk menyertai pameran tentang Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS). Pameran ini memaparkan laman web biodiversiti kebangsaan yang menyimpan maklumat biodiversiti di Malaysia serta pelbagai penerbitan buku dengan kerjasama agensi dan universiti tempatan.</p><p>Lebih 200 orang peserta terdiri daripada pelbagai agensi kerajaan, swasta serta universiti telah menyertai seminar Pengurusan Mampan Tasik dan Tanah Lembap seperti Institut Penyelidikan Air Kebangsaan Malaysia (NAHRIM), Jabatan Perlindungan Hidupan Liar dan Taman Negara (PERHILITAN), Persatuan Ekonomi Alam Sekitar, Majlis Perbandaran Kuala Selangor, Pusat Penyelidikan Tasik Chini, Kuching Wetland National Park, Gamuda Land, Sime Darby, Alam Sekitar Malaysia Sdn Bhd (ASMA), UKM, USM, UMK, UMS, UM dan banyak lagi. Turut serta di dalam seminar ini ialah YBhg. Dato’ TPr. Fadlun Mak Ujud, Presiden Perbadanan Putrajaya dan YBrs. Tuan Shamsul Bahrin Rahmat, Naib Presiden Perancangan Bandar Perbadanan Putrajaya.</p><p>Penganjuran seminar dan aktiviti pameran ini juga dapat menambahkan ilmu pengetahuan pengujung dan peserta tentang Pengurusan Mampan Tasik dan Tanah Lembap, keberadaan dan fungsi Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS) sebagai laman web biodiversiti kebangsaan di Malaysia serta dapat meningkatkan pemahaman dan kesedaran tentang kepentingan aktiviti konservasi terhadap sumber alam semulajadi, terutamanya dalam konteks pengurusan tasik dan tanah lembap.</p><figure><img alt="Image906" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/906" width="100%" /></figure><figure><img alt="Image907" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/907" width="100%" /></figure><figure><img alt="Image908" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/908" width="100%" /></figure>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MyBIS sertai pameran sempena Persidangan Kepelbagaian Biologi Kebangsaan dan Pelancaran Dasar Kepelbagaian Biologi Kebangsaan (DKBK) 2022-2030]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/719</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/719</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image805" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/805" width="100%" /></figure><p>Pasukan Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS) telah menyertai pameran sempena Persidangan Kepelbagaian Biologi Kebangsaan dan Pelancaran Dasar Kepelbagaian Biologi Kebangsaan (DKBK) 2022-2030 yang diadakan dari 23 hingga 25 Oktober 2023. Persidangan ini merupakan persidangan yang dianjurkan oleh Kementerian Sumber Asli, Alam Sekitar dan Perubahan Iklim (NRECC) dan berlangsung di Pusat Konvensyen Antarabangsa Putrajaya (PICC).</p><p>Bertemakan “Kepelbagaian Biologi Membina Malaysia Madani", persidangan ini merupakan titik tolak inisiatif Kementerian Sumber Asli, Alam Sekitar dan Perubahan Iklim (NRECC) dalam pengurusan kepelbagaian biologi negara dengan lebih menyeluruh selari dengan penubuhan Pusat Biodiversiti Malaysia. Persidangan tersebut turut bertujuan untuk melancarkan Dasar Kepelbagaian Biologi Kebangsaan (DKBK) 2022-2030 yang merupakan semakan semula ke atas dasar kepelbagaian biologi peringkat kebangsaan sejajar dengan kerangka kepelbagaian biologi peringkat antarabangsa iaitu Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework supaya ia terus relevan dengan keperluan semasa dan setara dengan tuntutan di peringkat antarabangsa. Turut hadir Menteri Sumber Asli, Alam Sekitar dan Perubahan Iklim, Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, Ketua Setiausaha Sumber Asli, Alam Sekitar dan Perubahan Iklim, Dr. Ching Thoo a/l Kim, Timbalan Ketua Setiausaha Sektor Sumber Asli, Dato’ Abdul Wahid Bin Abu Salim dan wakil-wakil Jabatan dan Agensi.</p><p>Pelbagai program menarik turut diadakan seperti Sesi Akses kepada Sumber Biologi dan Perkongsian Faedah (ABS), Sesi Pengurusan dan Pemuliharaan Ekosistem Paya Gambut, Sesi Perhutanan Sosial, Sesi Dialog NRECC dengan tajuk "<em>Forestry in Carbon Market Ecosystem"- Setting A Path Forward</em> dan Pameran Kepelbagaian Biologi Kebangsaan 2023.</p><figure><img alt="Image806" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/806" width="100%" /></figure><figure><img alt="Image807" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/807" width="100%" /></figure>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MyBIS sertai pameran sempena Program Kesedaran Awam: Jom Kenal IAS (Spesies Asing Invasif)]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/717</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/717</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image800" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/800" width="100%" /></figure><p>Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS) telah menyertai pameran sempena Program Kesedaran Awam: Jom Kenal IAS (Spesies Asing Invasif) pada 9 September 2023 yang lalu. Program ini merupakan program anjuran Kementerian Pertanian dan Keterjaminan Makanan (KPKM) dengan kerjasama Jabatan PERHILITAN Semenanjung Malaysia, Jabatan Perikanan Malaysia, Jabatan Pertanian, Jabatan Perkhidmatan Veterinar yang berlangsung di Taman Botani Negara Shah Alam (TBNSA).</p><p>Bertemakan “Lindungi Biodiversiti Kita", objektif program ini adalah untuk mendedahkan dan meningkatkan kesedaran masyarakat terhadap IAS yang memberi ancaman kepada khazanah negara. Program tersebut turut bertujuan untuk mengubah sikap masyarakat agar prihatin terhadap ancaman IAS kepada ekosistem, ekonomi dan kesihatan serta mendapatkan sokongan masyarakat dalam menangani isu IAS. Turut hadir Timbalan Ketua Pengarah (Konservasi) Jabatan Perlindungan Hidupan Liar dan Taman Negara (PERHILITAN), Dato’ Fakhrul Hatta Musa, Timbalan Ketua Pengarah (Pengurusan dan Regulatori), Pn. Nor Sam Alwi, Setiausaha Bahagian Sekuriti Makanan, KPKM, Mazlan Othman dan wakil-wakil Kementerian, Jabatan dan Agensi.</p><p>Pelbagai program menarik telah diadakan seperti kuiz interaktif, pameran ikan asing gergasi, permainan <em>fish scooping</em>, <em>wheel of fortune</em> dan banyak lagi termasuk <em>pocket talk</em>. Ceramah mengenai MyBIS dan IAS telah disampaikan oleh wakil FRIM iaitu En. Tan Kok Kiat yang memfokuskan mengenai sistem MyBIS dan carian spesies invasif melalui sistem.</p><figure><img alt="Image801" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/801" width="100%" /></figure>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[WEBINAR MYBIS SIRI 1/2023: &lsquo;KEY BIODIVERSITY AREA (KBA) &ndash; FROM FAUNA PERSPECTIVE&rsquo;]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/716</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/716</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image799" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/799" width="100%" /></figure><p><strong>WEBINAR MYBIS SIRI 1/2023 KALI INI BERTEMAKAN ‘KEY BIODIVERSITY AREA (KBA) – FROM FAUNA PERSPECTIVE’</strong></p><p>14 November 2023 – Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS), Kementerian Sumber Asli, Alam Sekitar dan Perubahan iklim (NRECC) dengan kerjasama FRIM telah menganjurkan webinar bertajuk, ‘Key Biodiversity Area (KBA) – From Fauna Perspective’ pada 4 Julai 2023 yang lalu.</p><p>Webinar tersebut merupakan siri pertama webinar ‘Malaysia Biodiversity Information System - MyBIS’ pada tahun ini.</p><p>KBA merupakan program bawah IUCN yang memfokuskan pemuliharaan biodiversiti di peringkat landskap. Melalui pendekatan ini, kesemua elemen biodiversiti termasuk genetik, spesies dan ekosistem diambilkira. KBA boleh dikenal pasti berdasarkan kriteria yang dibangunkan di peringkat global.</p><p>KBA juga merangkumi kawasan penting biodiversiti lain, iaitu:</p><ol><li>Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBA)</li><li>Alliance for Zero Extinction (AZE) sites</li><li>Important Plant Areas (IPA)</li><li>Prime Butterfly Areas (PBA)</li><li>Special Protection Areas (SPA)</li><li>Ecologically and Biologically Significant Areas (EBSA)</li><li>Important Fungus Areas (IFA)</li><li>Ramsar sites (RAMSAR)</li></ol><p>Barisan panel dan topik-topik yang dibentangkan adalah seperti berikut:</p><p><strong>1. Mohammad Shahfiz Azman, FRIM</strong><br />    OECM and KBA: The Need for Conservation in Malaysia&#39;</p><p><strong>2. Yeap Chin Aik, Malaysia Nature Society</strong><br />    &#39;Is IBA a KBA?&#39;</p><p><strong>3. Muhammad Asyraff Azahari, FRIM</strong><br />    &#39;Information on Montane Vertebrate Species towards KBA Identification in Perak&#39;</p><p><strong>4. Anis Zarifah Zam Beri</strong><br />    &#39;Review on Herpetofauna in Perak through KBA criterion&#39;</p><p>Sekiranya anda terlepas semasa sesi webinar berlangsung, anda boleh klik pautan dibawah untuk mendengar semula rakaman webinar<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/FRIMKepong/videos/828483568896053">https://www.facebook.com/FRIMKepong/videos/828483568896053</a></p>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[WEBINAR SEMPENA SAMBUTAN HARI KEPELBAGAIAN BIOLOGI ANTARABANGSA 2023]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/653</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/653</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image663" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/663" width="100%" /></figure><p>Kementerian Sumber Asli, Alam Sekitar dan Perubahan Iklim (NRECC) akan menganjurkan <em>webinar</em> bersempena dengan sambutan Hari Kepelbagaian Biologi Antarabangsa 2023 pada 22 Mei 2023 (Isnin) di laman rasmi Facebook Kementerian Sumber Asli, Alam Sekitar dan Perubahan Iklim.</p><p>Webinar ini bertemakan “<em>From Agreement to Action: Build Back Biodiversity</em>” bertujuan untuk mempromosikan tindakan menyokong pelaksanaan <em>Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework</em> selain untuk memberi kesedaran kepada umum, pihak berwajib dan pemegang taruh mengenai kepentingan biodiversiti dalam kehidupan.</p><p>Perincian webinar adalah seperti berikut:</p><ul><li>Tarikh: 22 Mei 2023 (Isnin)</li><li>Masa: 9.00 pagi hingga 1.00 petang</li><li>Platform: Secara atas talian (Facebook NRECC dan Zoom Webinar)</li><li>Pendaftaran: https://shorturl.at/luZ79</li></ul><p>Jumpa anda di sana!</p>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Putrajaya Urban Biodiversity Challenge 2023 (PUBC2023)]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/651</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/651</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image655" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/655" width="100%" /></figure><p>Kementerian Sumber Asli, Alam Sekitar dan Perubahan Iklim (NRECC) sebagai rakan kerjasama strategik Perbadanan Putrajaya (PPj) sedang berkolaborasi menganjurkan <em>Putrajaya Urban Biodiversity Challenge 2023</em> (PUBC2023).</p><p>Penganjuran PUBC2023 ini bertujuan untuk memberi pendedahan kepada orang awam berkenaan biodiversiti bandar (<em>urban biodiversity</em>) khususnya flora dan fauna di Putrajaya serta mempelbagaikan kaedah pengumpulan data biodiversiti bandar di Putrajaya.</p><ul><li>Tarikh : 2 Mei 2023 hingga 1 Jun 2023</li><li>Lokasi : Sekitar Putrajaya</li><li>Penyertaan : Terbuka kepada semua penduduk Putrajaya dan masyarakat awam</li></ul><p>Peserta dengan &#39;<em>most species capture&#39;</em> dan &#39;<em>most observation capture&#39;</em> berpeluang memenangi hadiah wang tunai berjumlah keseluruhan RM6,800.00.</p><p>Jangan lepaskan peluang ini!</p>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hari Hutan Antarabangsa 2023]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/621</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/621</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image589" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/589" width="100%" /><figcaption><p><quillbot-extension-portal></quillbot-extension-portal></p></figcaption></figure><p><strong>Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh </strong></p><p><strong>Salam Sejahtera</strong></p><p>Hari Hutan Antarabangsa disambut pada 21 Mac setiap tahun untuk meningkatkan kesedaran masyarakat mengenai kepentingan hutan, pemeliharaan dan pemuliharaannya demi kesejahteraan masyarakat dan kestabilan alam sekitar.</p><p>Hutan merupakan aset semula jadi negara yang amat bernilai. Hutan memainkan peranan penting dalam menyediakan habitat, makanan, perlindungan serta sumber bekalan air dan udara bersih untuk manusia, haiwan dan juga tumbuh-tumbuhan. Selain itu, hutan juga membantu mengekalkan khazanah biodiversiti dan mengurangkan kesan perubahan iklim melalui penyimpanan karbon.</p><p>Walau bagaimanapun, terdapat kawasan hutan yang menerima ancaman seperti krisis melalui kebakaran hutan, serangan makhluk perosak dan pencerobohan yang berleluasa. Justeru, tema <strong>Hutan dan Kesihatan (Forests and Health)</strong> telah dipilih sebagai tema sambutan pada tahun ini di peringkat global bagi menyemai dan meningkatkan kesedaran untuk memelihara dan memulihara kawasan hutan di kalangan masyarakat. Penekanan diberikan kepada kepentingan hubung kait antara hutan dan kesihatan manusia, haiwan dan alam sekitar. Pengiktirafan kepentingan hutan untuk keselamatan dan keterjaminan makanan juga telah meningkat dengan ketara dalam beberapa tahun kebelakangan ini.</p><p>Pandemik COVID-19 yang melanda seluruh dunia mengingatkan kita bahawa kesihatan dan kesejahteraan manusia, haiwan dan persekitaran adalah saling berkait rapat. “One Health” yang merupakan usaha kolaboratif pelbagai disiplin untuk mencapai kesihatan optimum antara manusia, haiwan, hutan dan alam sekitar mencadangkan pendekatan secara holistik perlu diambil dalam penglibatan manusia dengan alam semula jadi.</p><p>Perubahan guna tanah secara tidak mampan serta kesan perubahan iklim turut menyumbang kepada kemunculan penyakit berjangkit baharu. Dalam hubungan ini, memulihara dan menggunakan hutan secara mampan adalah salah satu cara terbaik untuk kita melindungi alam semula jadi dan diri kita sendiri. Hutan yang sihat boleh membantu mengurangkan kesan negatif kepada kesihatan manusia dan persekitaran serta menjamin kesejahteraan bersama.</p><p>Bagi mencapai tujuan ini, pelbagai usaha dan program utama telah dianjurkan, antaranya seperti Program Penghijauan Malaysia: Kempen Penanaman 100 Juta Pokok, Program Restorasi, Tebus Guna dan Pemulihan Kawasan Hutan Terosot, Program Penanaman Pokok Bakau dan Spesies-spesies yang sesuai di Pesisiran Pantai Negara, Central Forest Spine dan Heart of Borneo yang akan terus diberikan tumpuan oleh Kerajaan Persekutuan dengan kerjasama kerajaan-kerajaan negeri bagi memelihara dan memulihara khazanah hutan negara yang tidak ternilai.</p><p>Selain itu, dalam usaha berterusan dalam memastikan khazanah hutan negara diuruskan secara mampan, Kerajaan pada masa ini sedang melaksanakan Inventori Sumber Hutan Nasional Ke-6 bagi Semenanjung Malaysia. Pelaksanaan inventori sumber hutan ini dilaksanakan setiap 10 tahun. Manakala, bagi wilayah Sabah dan Sarawak, pelaksanaan inventori sumber hutan buat pertama kalinya turut dilaksanakan dalam tempoh Rancangan Malaysia Kedua Belas.</p><p>Sehubungan itu, adalah menjadi harapan saya, sambutan Hari Hutan Antarabangsa 2023 ini dapat mengingatkan semua pihak tentang betapa pentingnya kita sebagai rakyat Malaysia, berusaha dalam mengekalkan bumi Malaysia dengan kehijauan kawasan berhutan yang kaya dengan kepelbagaian flora dan fauna demi kesejahteraan hidup generasi kini dan akan datang. Khazanah hutan ini bukan warisan nenek moyang kita, tetapi pinjaman daripada anak cucu kita.</p><p><strong>Hutan yang sihat untuk masyarakat yang sihat.</strong></p><p>Selamat menyambut Hari Hutan Antarabangsa Tahun 2023.</p><p><strong>NIK NAZMI BIN NIK AHMAD<br />MENTERI SUMBER ASLI, ALAM SEKITAR DAN PERUBAHAN IKLIM<br />21 Mac 2023</strong></p><p> </p>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[HEBAHAN MEDIA SEMPENA HARI RUMPUT LAUT SEDUNIA &ndash; 1 MAC 2023]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/612</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/612</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Hari Rumput Laut Sedunia disambut pada 1 Mac setiap tahun. Tarikh ini telah diisytihar oleh Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu pada 22 Mei 2022. Malaysia antara salah sebuah negara yang komited dalam pemuliharaan ekosistem marin, turut meraikan Hari Rumput Laut Sedunia sebagai tanda sokongan dan usaha jangka masa panjang melestarikan ekosistem marin negara.</p><p>Rumput laut merupakan komponen penting dalam ekosistem marin Malaysia kerana ia menyediakan perkhidmatan ekologi yang penting seperti penyerapan karbon, penstabilan sedimen, dan habitat untuk pelbagai spesies marin.<strong> Malaysia mempunyai beberapa kawasan rumput laut yang penting, termasuk Selat Johor, persisiran pantai Terengganu dan Sabah.</strong> Berdasarkan rekod, terdapat sebanyak <strong>17 spesies rumput laut yang terdapat di perairan Malaysia</strong> <strong>iaitu <em>Enhalus acoroides</em></strong>, <strong><em>Cymodocea rotundata</em></strong>, <strong><em>Cymodocea serrulata</em></strong>, <strong><em>Halodule pinifolia</em></strong>, <em><strong>Halodule uninervis</strong></em>, <strong><em>Halophila beccarii</em></strong>, <strong><em>Halophila decipiens</em></strong>, <em><strong>Halophila major</strong></em>, <strong><em>Halophila minor</em></strong>, <strong><em>Halophila ovalis</em></strong>, <strong><em>Halophila ovata</em></strong>, <strong><em>Halophila spinulosa</em></strong>, <strong><em>Syringodium isoetifolium</em></strong>, <strong><em>Ruppia maritima</em></strong>, <strong><em>Thalassia hemprichii</em></strong>, <strong><em>Thalassodendron ciliatum</em></strong> <strong>(16 spesies) manakala <em>Zostera japonica</em> hanya dijumpai di Beting Merambong, Sg. Pulai Johor.</strong></p><p>Ekosistem tumbuhan marin menampung keseluruhan rantai makanan dan <strong>berfungsi sebagai makanan untuk zooplankton, invertebrata, dugong, dan beberapa spesies penyu dan ikan. </strong>Rumput laut juga <strong>menyumbang secara signifikan kepada pengoksigenan laut dan penyerapan karbon serta mengurangkan kesan pemanasan global</strong> (Phang, 2000). Rumput laut berperanan menyerap 12% karbon lautan daripada pengeluaran ekosistem bersih di lautan (Duarte & Cebrian 1996).</p><p>Walau bagaimanapun, dalam beberapa tahun kebelakangan ini, <strong>rumput laut di Malaysia telah diancam oleh pelbagai faktor, termasuk pembangunan pantai, pencemaran, dan penangkapan ikan yang berlebihan</strong>. Faktor-faktor ini boleh membawa kepada kemusnahan habitat, penurunan kualiti air, dan perubahan dalam arus laut yang boleh memberi kesan kepada pertumbuhan dan pembiakan rumput laut.</p><p>Pemeliharaan rumput laut adalah kunci untuk mengekalkan kepelbagaian biologi laut dan kestabilan perikanan di masa hadapan. Untuk menangani ancaman ini, <strong>Malaysia telah melaksanakan pelbagai langkah pemuliharaan, termasuk penubuhan kawasan perlindungan marin seperti pewartaan Taman Laut Gugusan Kepulauan Lima, Johor pada tahun 2022 yang melindungi sebahagian besar habitat rumput laut</strong>.</p><p>Selain itu, Jabatan turut <strong>membangunkan garis panduan untuk amalan penangkapan ikan yang mampan</strong> bagi mengurangkan ancaman terhadap sumber dan ekosistem marin. Selain itu, penyelidikan sedang dijalankan untuk lebih memahami ekologi dan pemuliharaan rumput laut di Malaysia, dan untuk membangunkan strategi untuk pemulihan dan pengurusan ekosistem rumput laut.</p><p> </p><p>Kenyataan media ini disiarkan oleh :</p><p>UNIT KOMUNIKASI KORPORAT<br />Ibu Pejabat, Jabatan Perikanan Malaysia Wisma Tani, Putrajaya<br />1 Mac 2023 (Rabu)<br />Sebarang pertanyaan sila hubungi :- <br />No. Tel: 017-794 7799 (Mohd Nizam – KUKK) <br />             012-664 9570 (Aqilah) <br />Email : ukk@dof.gov.my ; pro@dof.gov.my</p><p> </p><p> </p><quillbot-extension-portal></quillbot-extension-portal>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MyBIS won a Bronze award for the Clearing-House Mechanism (CHM) at the United Nations (UN) Conference of Parties (COP15)]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/596</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/596</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image530" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/530" width="100%" /></figure><p>At the fifteenth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP15), held in Montreal, Canada, on 19 December 2022, the Malaysian Clearing-House Mechanism (CHM) website, also known as Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS), won Bronze Award under the existing CHM category. The Philippines won the Gold Award, while Mexico received the  Silver Award.</p><p>Dr Khairul Naim Adham, Head of Malaysia Delegation, received the award on behalf of the Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Ministry (NRECC).</p>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Webinar MyBIS Siri 3/2022: Spesies Asing Invasif (IAS) Ancaman Khazanah Negara]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/564</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/564</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image457" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/457" width="100%" /></figure><p><strong>WEBINAR MyBIS KINI DITERUSKAN DENGAN SIRI KE-3 BERTEMAKAN SPESIES ASING INVASIF ANCAMAN KHAZANAH NEGARA</strong></p><p>Spesies asing invasif ialah tumbuhan, haiwan, patogen dan organisma lain yang bukan asal di ekosistem sesuatu tempat, dan boleh menyebabkan kemudaratan ekonomi atau alam sekitar serta memberi kesan buruk kepada kesihatan manusia. Spesies asing invasif merupakan salah satu ancaman utama kepada biodiversiti, habitat dan ekosistem sedia ada. Penyebaran makhluk spesies asing invasif boleh memberi kesan negatif kepada alam sekitar, kesihatan manusia, haiwan dan tumbuhan, dan ekonomi. Perdagangan antarabangsa tanpa sempadan dan industri pelancongan yang semakin berkembang serta perubahan iklim juga telah menyumbang kepada peningkatan sebaran spesies asing invasif.</p><p>Ayuh sama-sama kita mengikuti webinar mengenai spesies asing invasif yang wujud di Malaysia serta penerangan mendalam mengenai ancaman dan langkah-langkah pencegahan secara dalam talian melalui pautan pendaftaran ZOOM seperti berikut:-</p><p>Pautan pendaftaran : <a href="https://shorturl.at/bgsVW">https://shorturl.at/bgsVW</a><br />Tarikh : <strong>15 November 2022 (Selasa)</strong><br />Masa : 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM<br />Tempat : Secara atas talian (ZOOM webinar)</p><p>Setiap peserta yang terlibat akan menerima e-sijil dan pemenang kuiz akan menerima hadiah eksklusif daripada MyBIS!</p><p>Pendaftaran adalah percuma dan terhad kepada 500 orang sahaja.</p>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Webinar Biodiversiti: Penyelidikan FRIM Memperkasa Konservasi Biodiversiti Negara]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/512</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/512</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image348" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/348" width="100%" /></figure><p>Sertailah webinar biodiversiti bertemakan ‘Penyelidikan FRIM Memperkasa Konservasi Biodiversiti Negara’ pada 13 September 2022 untuk berkongsi maklumat topik-topik penyelidikan FRIM khususnya mengenai langkah-langkah pemeliharaan dan pemuliharaan biodiversiti di Malaysia.</p><p>Butiran webinar yang julung-julung kali dianjurkan oleh Bahagian Biodiversiti Hutan FRIM:</p><p>Tarikh: 13 September 2022 (Selasa)<br />Masa: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM<br />Pendaftaran: <a target="_blank" href="https://bit.ly/webinarsept2022FRIM?fbclid=IwAR1qukiG8KSQ9o2rrCWmnlwuPxtHzmydIEf4Ar34JFZ3Wtzszqt6x_1wa3A">bit.ly/webinarsept2022FRIM</a></p><p>UCAPAN PERASMIAN<br />Dr Ismail Hj Parlan, Ketua Pengarah FRIM</p><p>MODERATOR<br />Patahayah Mansor</p><p>PEMBENTANG<br />1. Dr Richard Chung Cheng Kong: Menerokai Kepelbagaian Tumbuhan di Malaysia<br />2. Hamidah Mamat: Mengenalpasti Kawasan Penting untuk Pemuliharaan Tumbuhan di Semenanjung Malaysia<br />3. Suhaida Mustafa: Peranan Taman Botani Kepong (KBG) dalam Pemuliharaan Spesies Tumbuhan Terancam<br />4. Dr Mohd Farid Ahmad: Penglibatan R&D FRIM dalam Kajian Pengurusan Penyakit Pokok Hutan di Malaysia<br />5. Dr Nada Badruddin: Memantapkan Maklumat dan Kefahaman Berkenaan Serangga di Hutan Malaysia<br />6. Mohammad Shahfiz Azman: Kepentingan Kajian Berkaitan Landskap ke Arah Pemuliharaan Hidupan Liar di Malaysia</p><p>Terbuka kepada 500 peserta sahaja, jadi jangan lepaskan peluang ini!</p><p>e-Sijil akan diberikan kepada peserta yang melengkapkan borang kaji selidik.</p>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASEAN Youth Biodiversity Programme]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/511</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/511</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image346" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/346" width="100%" /></figure><p>In celebration of #InternationalYouthDay, the ACB is opening its doors once again to the next batch of ASEAN Youth Biodiversity Leaders -- a fellowship programme for young ASEAN leaders who want to take their conservation impact to the next level!</p><p>The programme provides in-depth mentorship and capacity enhancement to strengthen the participation of the youth in biodiversity governance as well as fortify youth-led conservation efforts in the ASEAN.</p><figure><img alt="Image347" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/347" width="100%" /></figure>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrating Dr. Lim Boo Liat, Malaysia&#39;s Pioneering Zoologist]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/476</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/476</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image281" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/281" width="100%" /><figcaption><cite class="op-vertical-below op-right">Photo by Google</cite></figcaption></figure><p><strong>Kuala Lumpur, June 21, 2022</strong> - Today&#39;s Doodle honors the late Dr. Lim Boo Liat, an eminent zoologist and mammalogist who dedicated his life to unearthing and conserving Malaysia&#39;s biological diversity. He helped start Zoo Negara and wrote more than 300 scientific publications about mammalogy and parasitology.</p><p>On this day in 2003, Dr. Lim was awarded an Honorary Membership to the American Society of Mammalogists (ASM) for his outstanding contribution to the science of mammalogy. He was the first Southeast Asian (and only the fourth Asian) to become an Honorary Member of the ASM, an award that dates back to 1919.</p><p><strong>The life and career of Lim Boo Liat</strong></p><p>Dr. Lim was born on August 21, 1926 in Klang, Selangor. He was first exposed to small animals and insects during his time in high school when he would frequent the local school garden. In 1941, World War II hit Malaysia and Lim being only 16, was forced to abandon his studies and take on odd jobs to support his family. This led him to Carey Island in the coastal region of Selangor in 1944, where he befriended the Orang Asli, and learned how to identify animals from them.</p><p>In 1947, after the war, he applied for a temporary Lab Assistant job at the Institute of Medical Research (IMR) in Kuala Lumpur. The zoological knowledge that he obtained from the Orang Asli also led him to his first role which found him involved in field biological research under his mentors, the late Professor J.L. Harrison (Medical Zoologist) and the late Professor J.R. Audy (Medical Ecologist) specializing in host-parasite relationships in the study of zoonotic diseases.</p><p>In 1952, he was promoted to a permanent Lab Assistant and was involved in a number of scientific expeditions. From 1955 to 1969, he published more than 80 scientific papers on vertebrate animals and was asked to head a newly founded Medical Ecology Division at the IMR. He became an expert recognized by both local and foreign research institutions in the study of animals and their role in the transmission of diseases. He founded the concept of &#39;ecological labeling by parasite pattern&#39; in which parasites and food habits of small mammals were good indicators of their behavioral habits in their natural environments. The finding was published in the Zoological Society of London&#39;s Journal of Zoology in 1967.</p><p>Seeing his potential and expertise in the field, a few professors from European universities paved the way for him to pursue his Master&#39;s Degree, despite his lack of a formal education. In fact, Dr. Lim did not even receive his Bachelor&#39;s Degree before his sponsorship to the University of Aberdeen in Scotland. He returned to Malaysia in 1972 and continued running the Medical Ecology Division, this time as a full-fledged zoologist. Dr. Lim received his PhD in Zoology at the Universiti Sains Malaysia in 1977 and was seconded to the World Health Organization (WHO) in Indonesia where he headed the Vector Biology Control Research Unit in charge of conducting research on subjects such as plague, malaria control, and rodent control, until his retirement in 1987.</p><p>Even after retiring, he remained active in the scene, assisting research studies for undergraduate and postgraduate students at local universities and was involved in the conservation of natural history in association with government and non-government agencies.</p><p><strong>Leaving a legacy behind </strong></p><p>Dr. Lim Boo Liat is an inspiration to the industry. Dubbed as &#39;the father of zoology&#39;, Dr. Lim and his fellow researchers discovered a new species of the mountain reed snake, <em>Macrocalamus gentingensis</em>, in Genting Highlands, Pahang, which is found nowhere else in the world. Today, his work is recognized and has been cited in many journals and publications around the world.</p><p>In recognition of his contribution in the field of biological science, the following species have been named after him by foreign and local scientists:</p><ol><li>Chigger: <em>Babiangia booliati</em> (Audy, 1965), <em>Leptotrombidium limi</em> (Nadchatram & Traub, 1962);</li><li>Flea: <em>Medwayellia limi</em> (Traub, 1972);</li><li>Parasitic worms: <em>Plasmodium booliati</em> (Sandosham, Yap & Omar, 1965), <em>Heligmonella limbooliati</em> (Durette-Desset, Diaw & Krishnansamy, 1975), <em>Brienlia booliati</em> (Ho & Singh, 1973);</li><li>Beetle: <em>Thalliseliodes limbooliati </em>(Chu?jo?, 1963);</li><li>Protozoa: <em>Sarcocystis booliati</em> (Dissanaike & Poopalachelvam, 1975);</li><li>Lizard: <em>Dibamus booliati</em> (Das & Yaakob, 2003);</li><li>Snake: <em>Oligodon booliati</em> (Leong & Grismer, 2004);</li><li>Frog: <em>Kalophrynus limbooliati</em> (Matsui, Nishikawa, Belabut, Norhayati & Yong, 2012);</li><li>Snail: <em>Rahula limbooliati </em>(Foon & Marzuki, 2020).</li></ol><p> </p><p><strong>Honorable recognitions</strong></p><p>Dr. Lim has been awarded numerous accolades including the 1977 Sandosham Gold Medal from the Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine, the 1995 Science and Technology Award by Malaysia Toray Science Foundation (MTSF) in recognition of his outstanding achievements in vertebrate ecology and zoonotic diseases in the environment, the 2007 Spallanzani Award from the North American Society for Bat Research, and the 2013 Merdeka Award for the environment category.</p><p>Thank you, Dr. Lim Boo Liat for your dedication and advocacy in protecting the nation&#39;s rich biodiversity!</p><p>---</p><p><strong>About Google</strong></p><p>Google&#39;s mission is to organize the world&#39;s information and make it universally accessible and useful. Through products and platforms like Search, Maps, Gmail, Android, Google Play, Chrome, and YouTube, Google plays a meaningful role in the daily lives of billions of people and has become one of the most widely-known companies in the world. Google is a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.</p>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[WEBINAR MyBIS SIRI 2/2022: PENGURUSAN FLORA MALAYSIA: SATU LANGKAH PENGHIJAUAN BUMI &amp; PERKONGSIAN FAEDAH]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/464</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/464</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image255" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/255" width="100%" /></figure><p><strong>WEBINAR MyBIS KINI KEMBALI</strong></p><p><strong>WEBINAR MyBIS SIRI 2/2022 KALI INI BERTEMAKAN PENGURUSAN FLORA MALAYSIA: SATU LANGKAH PENGHIJAUAN BUMI & PERKONGSIAN FAEDAH</strong></p><p>Kempen Penanaman 100 Juta Pokok ialah satu langkah penghijauan bumi bagi pengurusan flora di Malaysia. Dengan tema “Penghijauan Malaysia: Pokok Kita, Kehidupan Kita”, kempen ini diadakan sebagai satu usaha untuk mensasarkan penanaman 100 juta pokok dalam tempoh 5 tahun bermula dari tahun 2021 sehingga 2025.</p><p>Sehingga kini (Mei 2022), kempen ini telah mencapai 33,681,193 penanaman pokok di Malaysia dan sekaligus dapat meningkatkan jumlah flora yang merupakan salah satu daripada pelbagai sumber biologi di negara kita.</p><p>Walau bagaimanapun, sering kali sumber biologi negara diambil dan dibangunkan tanpa izin sehingga negara tidak mendapat apa-apa faedah daripadanya. Untuk membanteras isu <em>biopiracy </em>di negara kita, Malaysia telah meratifikasi Konvensyen Kepelbagaian Biodiversiti (CBD) pada 24 Jun 1994. Bagi melaksanakan objektif ketiga CBD, satu perjanjian antarabangsa iaitu Protokol Nagoya mengenai akses kepada sumber biologi dan perkongsian faedah (Access to Benefit Sharing – ABS) telah diterima pakai pada tahun 2010 untuk menangani isu ini. Bagi menzahirkan komitmen Malaysia terhadap ABS, Akta Akses kepada Sumber Biologi dan Perkongsian Faedah 2017 [Akta 795] dikuatkuasakan pada 18 Disember 2020. Akta 795 ini menyediakan tatacara yang jelas kepada pengguna dan pemberi sumber biologi berhubung akses sumber biologi dan pengetahuan tradisi berkaitan sumber biologi serta perkongsian faedah yang adil dan saksama.</p><p>Ayuh sama-sama kita mengikuti webinar mengenai Kempen 100 Juta Pokok serta penerangan berkenaan Akta 795 secara dalam talian melalui pautan pendaftaran ZOOM seperti berikut:-</p><p><strong>Pautan pendaftaran : <a href="https://bit.ly/3aqREzr?fbclid=IwAR3hAWdg8BUxJR2EpqghSWlQI5De8AzHoHMtnwA_KjTNJsqpyAdegw8fFps">https://bit.ly/3aqREzr</a></strong></p><p><strong>Tarikh : 15 Jun 2022</strong></p><p><strong>Masa : 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM</strong></p><p><strong>Tempat : Secara atas talian (ZOOM webinar)</strong></p><p>Setiap peserta yang terlibat akan menerima e-sijil dan pemenang kuiz akan menerima hadiah eksklusif daripada MyBIS !</p><p> </p>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Webinar sempena sambutan Hari Biodiversiti Antarabangsa 2022]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2022 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/460</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/460</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image248" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/248" width="100%" /></figure><p>Kementerian Tenaga dan Sumber Asli (KeTSA) dengan kerjasama Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia (KKM), Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) dan Jabatan Perhutanan Sabah (SFD) akan menganjurkan webinar bersempena dengan sambutan Hari Biodiversiti Antarabangsa 2022 pada 20 Mei 2022 (Jumaat) di laman rasmi Facebook Kementerian Tenaga dan Sumber Asli.</p><p>Webinar ini bertemakan "Membina Masa Depan Bersama untuk Semua Kehidupan" bertujuan untuk mengiktiraf kepentingan pemuliharaan biodiversiti yang memberi implikasi secara terus kepada pelbagai bidang lain, termasuklah ekonomi, sosial dan kesihatan.</p><p>Perincian webinar adalah seperti berikut:</p><p>Tarikh : <strong>20 Mei 2022 (Jumaat)</strong><br />Masa : 9.30 pagi hingga 11.30 pagi<br />Tonton melalui : Facebook rasmi Kementerian Tenaga dan Sumber Asli (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/KeTSAMalaysia">https://www.facebook.com/KeTSAMalaysia</a>)</p><p>Jumpa anda di sana!</p>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Become a Young ASEAN Storyteller!]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/449</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/449</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image236" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/236" width="100%" /></figure><p>The ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity is inviting young creatives and content creators from ASEAN to join the Young ASEAN Storytellers (YAS). Twenty young leaders aged 18-35 from Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Loa PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Viet Nam will be selected to create powerful stories of conservation throught creativity.</p><p> </p><p><strong>What stories can be told?</strong></p><ol><li>ASEAN, our home<ul><li>exceptional stories behind the ASEAN&#39;s rich flora and fauna, and how their habitats are kept healthy and protected.</li><li>documenting rere species or habitats and their vital role in ASEAN.</li></ul></li><li>ASEAN, our heritage<ul><li>inspiring stories of people who in their own way, honour our intricate link with nature.</li><li>local culture, food, and livelihoods that showcase the rich natural heritage of the ASEAN and the various ways we benefit from it.</li></ul></li></ol><p> </p><p>The 20 selected YAS will receive:</p><ul><li>a fully-funded trip to an AHP in their country</li><li>a grant to produce their stories</li><li>training sessions on key biodiversity and communication topics</li><li>a platform for a virtual/physical exhibit</li><li>other learning opportunities</li></ul><p> </p><p>Deadline extended <strong>15 April 2022</strong>. For further information, visit <a target="_blank" href="https://aybp.aseanbiodiversity.org/yas/?fbclid=IwAR2xJPOsxoaBjHTUef3lj68865PI0pUYtUE7ZAUpS5OdTvhwrlUUz3Re2sw">https://aybp.aseanbiodiversity.org/yas/</a></p>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Webinar Pengenalan Pangkalan Data Biodiversiti Kebangsaan, Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS)]]></title><pubDate>Sun, 27 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/423</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/423</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image198" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/198" width="100%" /></figure><p><em>Malaysia Biodiversity Information System</em> (MyBIS) dengan kerjasama Institut Penyelidikan Perhutanan Malaysia (FRIM) akan menganjurkan webinar <strong>Pengenalan Pangkalan Data Biodiversiti Kebangsaan, <em>Malaysia Biodiversity Information System</em> (MyBIS)</strong> pada 5 April 2022 (Selasa) secara dalam talian.</p><p>Webinar ini bertemakan “Kenali MyBIS” bertujuan untuk mempromosikan laman web MyBIS sebagai satu pusat sehenti bagi maklumat biodiversiti di Malaysia, meningkatkan kesedaran awam mengenai kepentingan pengurusan maklumat biodiversiti serta perkongsian pengalaman pelbagai pihak dalam menguruskan maklumat tersebut bersama MyBIS.</p><p>Perincian webinar adalah seperti berikut:</p><ul><li><strong>Tarikh : 5 April 2022 (Selasa)</strong></li><li><strong>Masa : 9.00 pagi hingga 1.00 tengahari</strong></li><li><strong>Tempat : Secara atas talian (Zoom Webinar)</strong></li><li><strong><strong>Pautan pendaftaran:<br /><u><strong><strong><a href="https://bit.ly/3tz1R3P">https://b</a></strong></strong></u><a href="https://bit.ly/3tz1R3P"><u><strong><strong>it.ly/3tz1R3P</strong></strong></u></a></strong></strong></li></ul><p>Pendaftaran adalah percuma dan terhad kepada 500 orang sahaja. Setiap peserta akan disediakan e-sijil dan pemenang akan menerima hadiah eksklusif daripada MyBIS!</p>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Majlis pelancaran buku &#39;Land Snakes of Medical Significance in Malaysia&rsquo;]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/410</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/410</guid><author>Nurfarhana Hizan Binti Hijas</author><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image190" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/190" width="100%" /><figcaption>Dari Kiri, YBhg. Datuk Zurinah binti Pawanteh (Ketua Setiausaha Tenaga dan Sumber Asli), YB Datuk Seri Takiyuddin bin Hassan (Menteri Tenaga dan Sumber Asli), YB Datuk Ali Biju (Timbalan Menteri Tenaga dan Sumber Asli) dan YBrs. Dr Ismail bin Hj Parlan (Ketua Pengarah Institut Penyelidikan Perhutanan Malaysia, FRIM) </figcaption></figure><p>Bersempena dengan Majlis Perhimpunan Bulanan Kementerian Tenaga dan Sumber Asli (KeTSA), pelancaran buku ‘<em>Land Snakes of Medical Significance in Malaysia</em>’ telah dilaksanakan oleh YB Datuk Seri Takiyuddin bin Hassan, Menteri Tenaga dan Sumber Asli, diiringi oleh YB Datuk Ali Biju, Timbalan Menteri Tenaga dan Sumber Asli, YBhg. Datuk Zurinah binti Pawanteh, Ketua Setiausaha Tenaga dan Sumber Asli serta YBrs. Dr Ismail bin Hj Parlan, Ketua Pengarah Institut Penyelidikan Perhutanan Malaysia (FRIM) yang berlangsung di Dewan Baiduri, Wisma Sumber Asli KeTSA. Turut hadir Ketua-ketua Pengarah bagi semua agensi yang bernaung di bawah KeTSA.</p><p>Penerbitan edisi ketiga buku ‘<em>Land Snakes of Medical Significance in Malaysia</em>’ ini merupakan hasil kerjasama antara KeTSA, FRIM, <em>Malaysian Society on Toxinology</em> (MST) dan <em>Remote Envenomation Consultancy Services</em> (RECS). Buku ini merangkumi 36 spesies ular darat, dengan taksonomi terkini, penambahan ikon habitat dan jenis ular berbisa, serta peta taburan bagi setiap ular.</p><p>Secara amnya, penerbitan buku ini bertujuan sebagai panduan untuk pengamal perubatan, dan orang awam yang membenarkan mereka mengenal pasti dan menguruskan kecederaan berkaitan ular yang berbisa dan berbahaya. Selain itu, buku ini juga adalah untuk meningkatkan kesedaran tentang keindahan dan kepelbagaian komponen biodiversiti Malaysia.</p><p>Buku ini boleh dimuat turun secara percuma pada pautan berikut:<br /><a href="https://www.mybis.gov.my/pb/4588">https://www.mybis.gov.my/pb/4588</a></p>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[FRIM anjur Webinar Protokol Pemantauan Biodiversiti]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 13 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/389</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/389</guid><author>Noor Faradiana Binti Md Fauzi</author><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image168" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/168" width="100%" /></figure><p>13 Oktober 2021 – FRIM dan Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS) telah menganjurkan ‘Webinar Protokol Pemantauan Biodiversiti di bawah Projek Improving Connectivity in the Central Forest Spine Landscape (IC-CFS)’ pada 28 September lalu.</p><p>Webinar yang dihadiri 30 kakitangan Jabatan Perhutanan dan Jabatan PERHILITAN Negeri Perak, Pahang dan Johor ini telah dirasmikan oleh Dr. Lillian Chua Swee Lian, Pengarah Bahagian Biodiversiti Hutan FRIM.</p><p>Webinar ini bertujuan meningkatkan pengetahuan dan kemahiran para peserta mengenai protokol pemantauan biodiversiti di dalam landskap Central Forest Spine (CFS).</p><p>Protokol pemantauan biodiversiti yang dibentangkan melibatkan lapan kumpulan berfungsi iaitu mamalia besar, mamalia kecil, herpetofauna, semut, kupu-kupu, kumbang najis, pokok dan tumbuhan herba serta kaedah reka bentuk persampelan.</p><p> </p><p>Barisan panel dan topik-topik yang dibentangkan adalah seperti berikut:</p><p><strong>En. Mohammad Shahfiz Azman</strong><br />Focal Officer IC-CFS FRIM & Ketua Cawangan Zoologi, FRIM<br /><strong>Pn. Nor Hazwani Ahmad Ruzman</strong><br />Pegawai Penyelidik Cawangan Zoologi, FRIM<br />“Protokol Pemantauan Mamalia Kecil di dalam Landskap CFS”</p><p><strong>Pn. Tan Cheng Cheng</strong><br />Penolong Projek ICCFS PERHILITAN<br />“Protokol Pemantauan Mamalia Besar di dalam Landskap CFS”</p><p><strong>En. Kaviarasu a/l Munian</strong><br />Pegawai Penyelidik Cawangan Zoologi, FRIM<br />“Protokol Pemantauan Herpetofauna di dalam Landskap CFS”</p><p><strong>Dr. Phon Chooi Khim</strong><br />Pegawai Penyelidik Cawangan Entomologi, FRIM<br />“Protokol Pemantauan Kupu-kupu di dalam Landskap CFS”</p><p><strong>Pn. Nur Zati Akma Mustafa</strong><br />Pegawai Penyelidik Cawangan Entomologi, FRIM<br />“Protokol Pemantauan Semut dan Kumbang Najis di dalam Landskap CFS”</p><p><strong>Pn. Siti Eryani Suterisno</strong><br />Pegawai Penyelidik Cawangan Pemuliharaan dan Biodiversiti Informatik, FRIM<br />“Protokol Pemantauan Pokok dan Tumbuhan Herba di dalam Landskap CFS”</p><p><strong>Pn. Wendy Yong Sze Yee</strong><br />Pegawai Penyelidik Cawangan Pemuliharaan dan Biodiversiti Informatik, FRIM<br />“Reka Bentuk Persampelan bagi Pemantauan Biodiversiti di dalam Landskap CFS”</p><p> </p><p>Para peserta mengambil kesempatan untuk berinteraksi bersama para panel bagi membincangkan kaedah-kaedah yang terlibat di bawah protokol pemantauan biodiversiti di dalam landskap CFS ini serta kepentingan perlaksanaanya kepada usaha pemuliharaan biodiversiti negara.</p>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Extraordinary Pets Video Contest]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/381</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/381</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image157" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/157" width="100%" /></figure><p><em><strong>Calling for all animal lovers</strong></em></p><p>It&#39;s time for all animal lovers to show us your extraordinary pets because October 4 is <strong>World Animal Day</strong> and we&#39;re organising a video contest. So show us your adorable pets video and get a chance to win an exclusive book and special gifts from MyBIS.</p><p>Theme: My Extraordinary Pets</p><p>The participant must upload the video on social media and tag MyBIS Facebook and/or Twitter accounts.</p><p>A copy of the video must be sent to hello@mybis.gov.my with the following details:</p><p><strong>Name :</strong></p><p><strong>Age :</strong></p><p><strong>Phone No. :</strong></p><p><strong>Facebook/Twitter Username :</strong></p><p> </p><p>Terms and Condition:</p><ol><li>This contest is only open to 18 years old and above. Participants must have Facebook or Twitter account.</li><li>Contest Period: Starting 1<sup>st</sup> September 2021 until 31<sup>st</sup> September 2021</li><li>The video does not exceed 60 seconds.</li><li>A brief synopsis of the video <strong>MUST</strong> include in the caption.</li><li>Every participant can only upload <strong>ONE </strong>video in MP4 format.</li><li>Participants need to &#39;Like&#39; and &#39;Follow&#39; official account MyBIS Facebook and Twitter <strong>Malaysia Biodiversity Information System</strong> (@mybisgovmy)</li><li>The entry <strong>MUST</strong> include any elements that relate to the Theme with a fun fact and also can create awareness about the animals. Videos <strong>MUST</strong> reveal your pets.</li><li>All entries <strong>MUST</strong> be original works by the participant, with no parts or elements taken from any other work or resource.</li><li>Entries <strong>MUST</strong> not have been submitted to any other contests/competition/film festival before.</li><li>Copies of the video must be sent to <strong>hello@mybis.gov.my </strong>with the details: <strong>Full Name, Age, Phone Number, Email and Facebook/Twitter Username.</strong></li><li>The<strong> top three (3) winners</strong> will get ONE book published by MyBIS and <strong>five (5) consolation prizes </strong>to the finalists.</li><li>The winners will be notified by telephone/e-mail as well as through MyBIS social media by <strong>4<sup>th </sup>October 2021.</strong></li><li>Entries that are sexually explicit, pornographic, defamatory, dangerous, offensive, or otherwise include improper content or objectionable material should not be submitted, and the organiser retains the right to request that the competitor eliminate the submission.</li><li>The organiser reserves the right to withhold the prize or disqualify any contestant’s entry if any contestant fails or refuses to comply with this Contest’s Terms & Condition.</li><li>By participating in this contest, all contestants and their parents or legal guardians are deemed to have accepted and agreed to be bound by these Terms & Conditions.</li><li>MyBIS reserves the right to amend the Terms & Conditions contained herein, wholly or in part at any time, and to end the contest earlier or extend it further at its absolute discretion without notifying the contestants.</li></ol><p> </p><p>The entries will be judged equally based on (A) Creativity; (B) Originality; (C) Appropriateness to the Theme and highest engagement on social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter (comments, likes, and shares).</p><p><strong>Hurry up and let&#39;s join this video contest today!</strong></p><p>If you have any inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact us via hello@mybis.gov.my</p><figure><img alt="Image158" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/158" width="100%" /></figure>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landscape Conservation Approach for Wildlife in Malaysia]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/379</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/379</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image154" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/154" width="100%" /></figure><p>This webinar is co-organised by the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (KeTSA), FRIM, and MyBIS. This webinar session will bring a special panel from FRIM, Mr. Shahfiz Azman, Head of Zoology Branch to discuss the landscape conservation approach for wildlife in Malaysia, including future planning, management, and conservation efforts.</p><p>Details of the webinar are as follows:-</p><p>Date: 13 August 2021 (Friday)<br />Time: 3.00 pm</p><p>Participation is free and limited to 100 attendees. Registered participants will receive the Zoom link after registration and an e-cert after the webinar. Therefore, secure a place quickly by scanning the QR code on the poster or click the link below:</p><p><a href="https://forms.gle/jtenrRLuKRFgk7eX9">https://forms.gle/jtenrRLuKRFgk7eX9</a></p><figure><img alt="Image155" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/155" width="100%" /></figure>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Webinar sempena Hari Harimau Sedunia 2021]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/377</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/377</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image151" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/151" width="100%" /><figcaption><cite class="op-vertical-below op-right">Photo by Jabatan PERHILITAN Semenanjung Malaysia</cite></figcaption></figure><p>Bersempena sambutan Hari Harimau Sedunia 2021 ini, Kementerian Tenaga dan Sumber Asli melalui Jabatan PERHILITAN akan mengadakan sesi webinar bertajuk &#39;Harimau Malaya: Kelangsungan Hidup Mereka Tanggungjawab Kita Bersama&#39; yang akan dirasmikan oleh YB Datuk Seri Dr. Shamsul Anuar bin Hj Nasarah, Menteri Tenaga dan Sumber Asli melalui aplikasi Zoom atau melalui Facebook Live @ Jabatan PERHILITAN Semenanjung Malaysia seperti ketetapan berikut:</p><p> </p><p>Tarikh: <strong>29 Julai 2021 (Khamis)</strong><br />Masa: 9.30 pagi</p><p> </p><p>Program ini menampilkan barisan panel seperti:</p><p> </p><p><strong>YBhg. Tan Sri Dato&#39; Seri Abdul Wahid Omar</strong><br />Pengerusi Bursa Malaysia<br />"Peranan dan Inisiatif Badan Korporat Dalam Konservasi Harimau Malaya"</p><p><strong>YBhg. Prof. Dato&#39; Dr. Tajuddin Abdullah</strong><br />Profesor Fakulti Perikanan dan Sains Makanan, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu<br />"Kepentingan R&D dan Keperluan Mengukuhkan Kerjasama Strategik Dengan Institusi Pengajian/Penyelidikan Untuk Memastikan Kelangsungan Hidup Harimau Malaya"</p><p><strong>Encik Ahmad Azhar bin Mohammed</strong><br />Pengarah Bahagian Taman Zoologi, Jabatan PERHILITAN<br />"Isu, Cabaran dan Inisiatif Jabatan PERHILITAN Dalam Memastikan Kelangsungan Hidup Harimau Malaya"</p><p><strong>Encik Liang Song Horng</strong><br />Pengarah Eksekutif, Pertubuhan Pelindung Alam Malaysia (PELINDUNG)<br />"Penglibatan NGO Dalam Kesedaran Awam dan Kerjasama Komuniti Orang Asli Bagi Memastikan Kelangsungan Hidup Harimau Malaya"</p><p><strong>Cik Shakila Zen</strong><br />Persatuan Aktivis Sahabat Alam (KUASA)<br />"Ekspektasi dan Sumbangan Generasi Muda Untuk Memastikan Kelangsungan Hidup Harimau Malaya"</p><figure><img alt="Image152" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/152" width="100%" /><figcaption><cite class="op-vertical-below op-right">Photo by Jabatan PERHILITAN Semenanjung Malaysia</cite></figcaption></figure>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greening Malaysia: 100 Million Trees Campaign Webinar Series 2 on &#39;Mass Flowering of the Malaysian Rainforest&#39;]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/376</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/376</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>The Greening Malaysia: 100 Million Trees Campaign Webinar Series 2 on &#39;Mass Flowering of the Malaysian Rainforest&#39; scheduled for 30 July 2021 is open for registration now.</p><p>This webinar is co-organised by the Kementerian Tenaga dan Sumber Asli (KeTSA), FRIM & The Habitat Foundation, the session will disclose interesting research findings on mass flowering as well as highlight strategies and activities undertaken by various agencies and organisations to ensure collections of seeds for the production of planting materials for forest conservation and restoration.</p><p>Scan the QR code on the poster or click on <a target="_blank" href="https://frim.gov.my/webinar">frim.gov.my/webinar</a> to secure a place. Participation is free of charge and limited to 1,000 attendees.</p><p>Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) Director General Dr Ismail Parlan will deliver the opening remarks and also serve as the Moderator for this webinar.</p><p>The following are the topics to be presented by six panel speakers:</p><ul><li>&#39;Pattern of flowering in Malaysian Forest: Trend over a 30-year period&#39; by Nashatul Zaimah Noor Azman (Head of Seed Technology Laboratory, FRIM);</li><li>&#39;Seeds collection for ecosystem restoration&#39; by Mohd. Rizal Sabran (Head of Section, Planting Material Technology, Forestry Department Peninsular Malaysia [FDPM]);</li><li>&#39;General flowering of tropical forest and its implication to forestry in Sabah&#39; by Dr Reuben Nilus (Head of Forest Ecosystem Management Research Programme, Forest Research Centre, Sabah Forestry Department);</li><li>&#39;Managing source of planting materials in governing Sarawak&#39;s greening Programme&#39; by Zarina Hj Shebli (Assistant Director, Restoration and Industrial Forest Division (RIFD), Forest Department Sarawak)</li><li>&#39;Community-powered conservation: A voluntary dipterocarp seed project&#39; by Afzaa Abdul Aziz (Project Manager for Elmina Rainforest Knowledge Centre, Tropical Rainforest Conservation and Research Centre [TRCRC]); and</li><li>&#39;NGO&#39;s role towards greening programme through CEPA&#39; by Prof. Dr Ahmad Ismail (President, Malaysian Nature Society [MNS]).</li></ul><p>Registered participants will receive the Zoom link before the webinar and an e-cert after the session. For any enquiry or assistance, please contact: urusetia_webinar@frim.gov.my.</p><figure><img alt="Image150" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/150" width="100%" /><figcaption><cite class="op-vertical-below op-right">Photo by FRIM Seed Laboratory Technology &amp; Geoinformation Programme</cite></figcaption></figure>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pathfinder Award for innovation in nature conservation - nominations now open until 15 July!]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/370</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/370</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image145" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/145" width="100%" /><figcaption><cite class="op-vertical-below op-right">Photo by UNDP</cite></figcaption></figure><p>The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) are excited to invite nominations for the 2nd iteration of the Pathfinder Award.</p><p>The Award serves as a unique and timely opportunity to showcase best cases of conservation management models and promote solutions that generate co-benefits for all.</p><p>With this award, UNDP will celebrate, honour, and support individuals, groups, or organisations for their effective solutions that contribute to the success of protected and conserved areas. The 4 award winners will receive a financial grant of US$ 10,000 and a plaque and certificate of achievement, promotion and visibility, and an invitation to the awards ceremonies. As the gatherings of the three Rio Conventions (CBD COP 15, UNFCCC COP 26 and UNCCD COP 15) are set to take place within 2021 and 2022, winners will be selected in three categories and presented during each of the conferences. All eligible solutions will be published on the PANORAMA – Solutions for a Healthy Planet web platform and be promoted further through the PANORAMA initiative.</p><p>The 2021 Pathfinder Award seeks initiatives focused on sites with innovative, integrated approaches to protected and conserved area management that successfully conserve nature while making development gains related to:</p><p>(A) Protected and conserved area solutions for innovative and outstanding conservation management practices that preserve human health</p><p>(B) Protected and conserved area solutions for innovative and outstanding use of technology for successful nature conservation</p><p>(C) Innovative Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for adaptation</p><p>(D) Protected and conserved area solutions that contribute to Land Degradation Neutrality</p><p>For more information, please click the link below:</p><p><a href="https://panorama.solutions/en/news/pathfinder-award-innovation-nature-conservation-nominations-now-open-until-15-july">https://panorama.solutions/en/news/pathfinder-award-innovation-nature-conservation-nominations-now-open-until-15-july</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[FRIM in collaboration with UiTM Perlis Branch will organise a webinar entitled, &#039;Expert Partnership 1.0: Biodiversity in Perlis&#039; on 16 June 2021]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/368</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/368</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image143" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/143" width="100%" /><figcaption><p>Webinar on &#39;Expert Partnership 1.0: Biodiversity in Perlis&#39;&nbsp;</p></figcaption></figure><p>FRIM in collaboration with UiTM Perlis Branch will organise a webinar entitled, &#039;Expert Partnership 1.0: Biodiversity in Perlis&#039; on 16 June 2021.</p><p>The details of this webinar are as follows:</p><ul><li><strong>Date : 16 June 2021 (Wednesday)</strong></li><li><strong>Time : 09:00 AM Kuala Lumpur</strong></li><li><strong>Medium : Zoom Application</strong></li></ul><p>Two interesting presentation topics will be presented, namely:<br />1) <strong>Biological Diversity of Tropical Rainforests</strong> by Prof. Dr. Norhayati Ahmad, Head of Biodiversity Heritage Research Program from the Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM); and</p><p>2) <strong>Latest Knowledge on Flora Diversity in Perlis</strong> by Rafidah Abdul Rahman, Research Officer of FRIM&#039;s Forest Biodiversity Division who is also the Head of the Kelantan and Perlis Limestone Flora Documentation Project.</p><p>Please register by scanning the QR code or participate by clicking the link below:<br /><a href="https://forms.gle/7GCZjTdi2Za1fo1A6">https://forms.gle/7GCZjTdi2Za1fo1A6</a></p><p>Entry is free and limited to 450 participants via zoom!</p><p><strong>CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION</strong> and <strong>MYSTERY PRIZE</strong> await you!!!<br />Only students who fill in both the questionnaire before and after the webinar will be given a certificate of participation.</p>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Webinar on Ecological Fiscal Transfer in Malaysia]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 31 May 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/363</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/363</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image137" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/137" width="100%" /></figure><p>In consistent with the themes for the International Day of Biological Diversity and World Environment Day 2021, UNDP is organizing a webinar in partnership with the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (KeTSA) to contribute to the policy discussion, knowledge and experience exchange at policy-making level with the participation of a wide range of stakeholders on the overall concept of Ecological Fiscal Transfer (EFT).</p><p>Register now via <a target="_blank" href="https://t.co/2sJi90l0GR?amp=1">https://bit.ly/WED_EFT</a>.</p>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greening Malaysia: 100 Million Trees Campaign Webinar Series]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/359</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/359</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image132" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/132" width="100%" /></figure><p>In conjunction with International Biodiversity Day (IBD) 2021, The Habitat Foundation and the Society for Conservation Biology are proud to partner with the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (KeTSA) in organizing the Greening Malaysia: 100 Million Trees Campaign Webinar Series as a platform to share experience and expertise on forest restoration across Malaysia.</p><p>The campaign emphasises that all stakeholders and sectors have a role to play in realising this vision of ecosystem restoration. We hope that this platform will lead to synergies and collaborations for greater impact and will provide a fertile meeting place to share resources and insight on the science and practice of forest restoration.</p><p>The first session of the Webinar Series which will take place on 25 May 2021 at 10.00am. In addition to providing some background on the 100 Million Trees Campaign, the session will showcase case studies from around Malaysia, and provide opportunities for participants to engage in a discussion of knowledge gaps and interests.</p><p>Kindly click on the registration link to secure your place. https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kKCExcKrTCaKfRBQE1i9MQ</p>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Malaysia Open Science Platform: Bridging the gap in research ecosystem]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/357</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/357</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image130" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/130" width="100%" /></figure><p>The Academy of Sciences Malaysia and Malaysia Open Science Alliance Working Group on Capacity Building & Awareness will jointly organize a Forum on Malaysia Open Science Platform: Bridging the gap in research ecosystem.</p><p>This Webinar aims to showcase the harmonization of different research and data platforms for the advancement of research ecosystem in Malaysia. The Webinar also provides an opportunity for participants to discuss and exchange views about future directions of Open Science in Malaysia.</p>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[International Biodiversity Day: Naming Nature 2]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/356</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/356</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image129" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/129" width="100%" /></figure><p>Malaysia is one of the world&#39;s megadiverse countries. What is the way forward for the wealth of biodiversity data Malaysia possesses?</p><p>Join us in celebrating <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BiodiversityDay?src=hashtag_click">#BiodiversityDay</a> by attending this webinar. Be part of the biodiversity data conversation!</p><p> </p><p>Naming Nature 2 aims to craft a future path to address these problems for Malaysia, including nomenclature, specimen digitisation and data stewardship. The ensuing recommendations will be brought to TropSc 2021 (on 25-27 October 2021).</p><p>(Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3sF5kjoU98)</p>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[100 million Tree Planting Campaign]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/311</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/311</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image106" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/106" width="100%" /></figure><p>Malaysian Greening Program Pre-Launch Ceremony - 100 Million Tree Cultivation Campaign with YB. Dato &#39;Dr. Shamsul Anuar Nasarah, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources virtually. </p><p>The details are as below:</p><p>Date: 22 Disember 2020<br />Time: 11 am<br />Venue: Dewan Baiduri, Wisma Sumber Asli, Putrajaya<br />Link: https://www.facebook.com/100jutapokok</p><p>The aim of this campaign is to spread awareness to all Malaysians on the importance of conserving forest areas and is also one of the Malaysian government&#39;s efforts to maintain at least 50% of the country&#39;s land area covered by trees and forest areas in line with the commitment during the Rio summit de Janeiro in 1992.</p><p>Lets join us now!</p><p>#OurTreesOurLife #PokokKitaKehidupanKita #100JutaPokok</p>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Malaysia Book of Records- Recognition of &lsquo;Largest Online Records on Biodiversity Information - 47,000 species&rsquo;]]></title><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/296</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/296</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image100" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/100" width="100%" /><figcaption><p>From left: Dr. Lillian Chua, Datuk Dr. Abd Latif Mohmod, Christopher Wong Hong Wai, Tan Kok Kiat</p> (Copyright &copy; Yusni Idris)<cite class="op-vertical-below op-right">Photo by Yusni Idris</cite></figcaption></figure><p>The recognition of ‘Largest Online Records on Biodiversity Information - 47,000 species’ in Malaysia Book of Records (MBR) was awarded to the Malaysia Biodiversity Information System - MyBIS operated by FRIM and the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (KeTSA). This event was held on 28th August 2020.</p><p>Christopher Wong Hong Wai, MBR Chief Operating Officer has presented the certificate to Datuk Dr. Abd Latif Mohmod, FRIM Director General at the MBR Certification Ceremony held at the FRIM MBR Corner.</p><p>Also present, Dr Lillian Chua, Director of FRIM Forest Biodiversity; Tan Kok Kiat, MyBIS Project Leader; Toh An Nee, FRIM Head of Corporate Communications Unit; Praveena Balai Kerishnan, FRIM Research Officer and Siti Hajar Johor, MBR General Administration Executive Officer.</p>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guardians of Merbok: The Magic Unfolded]]></title><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/285</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/285</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image99" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/99" width="100%" /><figcaption><cite class="op-vertical-below op-right">Photo by Penerbit USM</cite></figcaption></figure><p>In conjunction with Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair (KLIBF), a Facebook live to talk about the biodiversity in Merbok will be held in Penerbit USM official Facebook Page.</p><p>The details are as below:</p><p>Speaker: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suhaila Ab. Hamid, Dr. Nik Ahmad Irwan Izzauddin Nik Him</p><p>Date: 1 July 2020 (Wednesday)</p><p>Time: 10.00-10.30 am.</p><p>Link: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/PenerbitUSM/">https://www.facebook.com/pg/PenerbitUSM/</a></p>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Awareness Talk on Biodiversity Conservation]]></title><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/284</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/284</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image98" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/98" width="100%" /><figcaption><cite class="op-vertical-below op-right">Photo by KPJ Ampang Puteri Specialist Hospital</cite></figcaption></figure><p>In conjunction with World Environment Day 2020, an Awareness Talk on Biodiversity Conservation will be presented by two guest speakers, Dr. Khairul Naim Adham and Mr. Yasser Mohamed Arifin. This talk will be live on KPJ Ampang Puteri Specialist Hospital official Facebook page.</p><p>The details are as below:</p><p>Date: 29 June 2020</p><p>Time: 1.00 pm - 2.00 pm</p><p>Link: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kpjampangputeri/">https://www.facebook.com/kpjampangputeri/</a></p>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebration of the International Day of the Tropics]]></title><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/283</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/283</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image97" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/97" width="100%" /><figcaption><cite class="op-vertical-below op-right">Photo by TropSc 2020</cite></figcaption></figure><p>The Tropics has a population of 3 billion people, 55% of whom are under 5 years old, and covers 40% of the world’s agricultural areas. It also suffers rampant poverty and worsening impacts of climate change. The oceans in the Tropics drive the dynamics of climate change and with global warming the tropical region is expanding into higher latitudes at 50 kilometres per decade. The latter will induce the escalation of tropical diseases into unforeseen regions. Eighty percent of the world’s biodiversity are in the Tropics and yet every year 140 000 square km of tropical rainforests are destroyed. While there are scientific and technological remedies to some of the problems, the Tropics needs solutions that are designed for its challenges while harnessing its values.</p><p>Malaysia resides in the Tropics and in the past has led R&D in several fields through many institutes of international repute. She has a great role to play in the future in driving the agenda for the Tropics. This webinar serves to remind Malaysians of our past and current successes as well as to provoke thought on the potential for leadership roles for Malaysia to play. The latter should be seen in the international context of the importance of the Tropics.</p><p> </p><p>For more updates visit : http://www.msa-foundation.org/ or please contact, Varsheta Sellappah at varsheta@akademisains.gov.my</p>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Webinar Biodiversiti Kebangsaan]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2020 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/282</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/282</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image96" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/96" width="100%" /></figure><p>Kementerian Tenaga dan Sumber Asli bersama-sama ERE Consulting Group telah menganjurkan Webinar Biodiversiti Kebangsaan bersempena Hari Biodiversiti Antarabangsa 2020. Tema Hari Biodiversiti Antarabangsa tahun ini adalah &#39;<em>Our Solutions are in Nature</em>&#39;.</p><p>Webinar ini bertujuan membawa bersama pihak berkepentingan untuk berkongsi pengalaman dalam memulihara kepelbagaian biologi kita.</p><p>Webinar ini telah dijalankan dalam dua sesi pada Khamis, 21 Mei 2020 iaitu:</p><p><strong>Sesi 1: Dasar Kepelbagaian Biologi Kebangsaan: Cabaran dan Halatuju</strong><br />Masa: 10.00 pagi - 12.00 tengah hari</p><p>Panelis sesi webinar 1 adalah seperti berikut:</p><ol><li>Dr. G Balamurugan (ERE Consulting Group)</li><li>Dato&#39; Mohd Ridza Awang (Jabatan Perhutanan Semenanjung Malaysia)</li><li>En. Ahmad Azhar Mohammed (Jabatan Perlindungan Hidupan Liar dan Taman Negara)</li><li>Pn. Ivy Wong Abdullah (Yayasan Hasanah)</li><li>Dr. Rahimatsah Amat (Sabah Environmental Trust)</li></ol><p>(Link video: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4eq4UIqeIE">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4eq4UIqeIE</a>)</p><p><strong>Sesi 2: Kepelbagaian Biologi - Sumbangan kepada Masyarakat</strong><br />Masa: 2.30 - 4.30 petang</p><p>Panelis sesi webinar 2 adalah seperti berikut:</p><ol><li>Dr. Khairul Naim bin Adham (Kementerian Tenaga dan Sumber Asli)</li><li>Dato&#39; Dr. Marzalina Mansor (Institut Penyelidikan Perhutanan Malaysia)</li><li>En. Frederick Kugan (Jabatan Perhutanan Sabah)</li><li>Pn. Margarita Naming (Sarawak Biodiversity Centre)</li><li>Dr. A. Aldrie Amir (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia)</li></ol><p>(Link video: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3E4NqaC6-M">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3E4NqaC6-M</a>)</p>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Putrajaya Bird Race]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/271</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/271</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Perbadanan Putrajaya (PPJ) and Nature Educational Society (NEST) will be organising Putrajaya Bird Race during 16 November 2019 (Saturday). The Putrajaya Bird Race will be held at Putrajaya Wetland Park, Presint 13, Putrajaya. This event starts from 9.00 am till 6.00 pm. All students and the public are welcome to join. In conjunction with this event, MyBIS will be doing an exhibition. Games like crossword, face paintings, archery and other fun activities like bird watching talk will be held here too.</p><p>Come join us!</p><figure><img alt="Image89" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/89" width="100%" /></figure>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Urban Biodiversity Study in Putrajaya Exhibition]]></title><pubDate>Sat, 28 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/267</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/267</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image85" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/85" width="100%" /></figure><p>In conjunction with the Carnival Putrajaya & Putrajaya Open Day 2019, we will organise an exhibition related to "Urban Biodiversity Study in Putrajaya" in Dataran Putrajaya. This exhibition is organised by Biodiversity Management and Forestry Division, Ministry of Water, Land and Natural Resources in collaboration with Perbadanan Putrajaya, National University of Malaysia (UKM) and Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM).</p><p>Various activities like game, quiz, exhibition and books related to biodiversity will be held here.</p><p>Details of the event:</p><p>Date: <strong>4 - 6 October 2019 (Friday to Sunday)</strong><br />Time: 9.00 am - 9.00 pm<br />Venue: Dataran Putrajaya, Presint 3, Putrajaya</p><p>See you there!</p>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pocket Talk: Malaysia Biodiversity]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 15 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/264</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/264</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image83" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/83" width="100%" /></figure><p>In conjunction with the &#39;Hutan Kita&#39; exhibition starting from August 24 to September 22, 2019, at KL Tower, the Ministry of Water, Land and Natural Resources (KATS) in collaboration with Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) and Forestry Department of Peninsular (JPSM) are organising a one-day event with talks given by invited speakers and various exhibitions.</p><p>The details of the talk are as below,</p><p>Theme: Malaysia Biodiversity<br />Date: 11 September 2019 (Wednesday)<br />Time: 9 am - 5 pm<br />Venue: KL Forest Eco Park</p><p><strong>Session 1</strong></p><p>8.30 am : Arrival of respected guests</p><p>9.00 am : Launching ceremony of Pocket Talk: Malaysia Biodiversity and &#39;Royal Belum-Temengor Rainforest: The Hidden Treasure of Perak&#39; book</p><p>Live video : <a href="https://www.pscp.tv/mybisgovmy/1zqKVEvonmaxB">https://www.pscp.tv/mybisgovmy/1zqKVEvonmaxB</a></p><p><strong>Session 2</strong></p><p><u>Pocket Talk: Malaysia Biodiversity</u></p><p>10.30 am : Royal Belum-Temengor 2015/16 Scientific Expedition by YBrs. Dr. Zarul Hazrin Hashim of Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)</p><p>Live video: <a href="https://www.pscp.tv/mybisgovmy/1yNGapzMOogKj">https://www.pscp.tv/mybisgovmy/1yNGapzMOogKj</a></p><p>11.30 am : The Biodiversity of Medical, Veterinary & Forensic Importance Flies in Malaysia by YBrs. Dr. Heo Chong Chin of Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)</p><p>Live video: <a href="https://www.pscp.tv/mybisgovmy/1DXxypBQDmPJM">https://www.pscp.tv/mybisgovmy/1DXxypBQDmPJM</a></p><p>12.30 pm : The Flying Beauty: Dragonflies and Damselflies of Malaysia by YBrs. Prof. Madya Dr. Choong Chee Yen of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)</p><p>Live video: <a href="https://www.pscp.tv/mybisgovmy/1OdKrLaMDQvJX">https://www.pscp.tv/mybisgovmy/1OdKrLaMDQvJX</a></p><p>1.30 pm : Human-Venomous Animals Encounter: Can We Live Together Harmoniously? by YBrs. Dr. Ruth Sabrina Safferi of Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun, Ipoh, Perak.</p><p>Live video: <a href="https://www.pscp.tv/mybisgovmy/1DXxypBbbjLJM">https://www.pscp.tv/mybisgovmy/1DXxypBbbjLJM</a></p><p>2.30 pm : Bats of Malaysia by YBrs. Dr. Juliana Bt Senawi of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)</p><p>Live video: <a href="https://www.pscp.tv/mybisgovmy/1BdGYepDOWBGX">https://www.pscp.tv/mybisgovmy/1BdGYepDOWBGX</a></p><p>3.30 pm : Fireflies: Present and potential role in biodiversity conservation in Malaysia by YBrs. Dr. Nada binti Badruddin of Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)</p><p>Live video: <a href="https://www.pscp.tv/mybisgovmy/1gqGvgwDmznJB">https://www.pscp.tv/mybisgovmy/1gqGvgwDmznJB</a></p><p>4.30 pm : Fishes of North Selangor Peat Swamp Forest by YBrs. Prof. Madya Dr. Mohammad Noor Amal Azmai of Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)</p><p>Live video: <a href="https://www.pscp.tv/mybisgovmy/1ZkKzABombLxv">https://www.pscp.tv/mybisgovmy/1ZkKzABombLxv</a></p><p>5.30 pm : Tea break and end of event</p><p><strong>Exhibitions by:</strong></p><ul><li>Malaysian Nature Society (MNS)</li><li>Management & Ecology of Malaysian Elephant (MEME)</li><li>Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)</li><li>Ecocentric Transitions</li><li>Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS)</li></ul><p>The event is <strong>FREE </strong>and is open to the general public.</p><figure><img alt="Image84" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/84" width="100%" /><figcaption>Pocket Talk: Malaysia Biodiversity</figcaption></figure>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Ministry of Water, Land and Natural Resources organises Conference of Parties Simulation Exercise]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/260</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/260</guid><author>Quek Yew Aun</author><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image77" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/77" width="100%" /></figure><p>Recognising the importance of negotiation skills in international fora, the Biodiversity and Forestry Management Division of the Ministry of Water, Land and Natural Resources organised a simulation exercise on Conference of Parties proceedings.</p><p>This session was facilitated by Dato’ Dr. Gurdial Singh Nijar and Ms. Gan Pei Fern. Both facilitators possess extensive knowledge and experience negotiating on behalf of Malaysia in international biodiversity conventions like the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC). The facilitators also presented about the Access to Biological Resources and Benefit Sharing Act 2017.</p><p>Participants of the simulation exercise included policymakers and senior officials from several biodiversity related ministries and agencies. This includes the Ministry of Urban Development and Natural Resources Sarawak, Forest Department Sarawak (SFD), Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC), Sarawak Biodiversity Centre (SBC), Sabah Forestry Department, Sabah Biodiversity Centre (SaBC), Department of Wildlife and National Parks (PERHILITAN), Forestry Department Peninsular Malaysia (JPSM), Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM), PLANMalaysia, Department of Fisheries (DOF) and Department of Agriculture (DOA).</p><p>Participants were divided into 5 groups representing 5 major negotiating blocs at the COPs and were tasked to prepare interventions on the text for Digital Sequence Information of Genetic Resources (DSI).</p><figure><img alt="Image78" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/78" width="100%" /></figure><figure><img alt="Image79" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/79" width="100%" /></figure><figure><img alt="Image80" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/80" width="100%" /></figure>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/256</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/256</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image72" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/72" width="100%" /></figure><p>Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair (KLIBF) will be coming to Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) this Friday (29 March 2019) until 7 April 2019. This event will start from 10 am till 9 pm. During this school holiday, children are encouraged to join this book fair with their parents to learn more knowledge. Book sales, games, contest and many more fun activities will be held in this event. MyBIS will join FRIM in conjunction with this event and you can find us in Pulau Pinang room, level 2. You all are cordially invited.</p>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Wildlife Day 2019 @ MyTown]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/254</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/254</guid><author>Ajla Rafidah Baharom</author><author>Tan Kok Kiat</author><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image69" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/69" width="100%" /></figure><figure><img alt="Image70" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/70" width="100%" /></figure><p>An exhibition and various activities in conjunction with World Wildlife Day (WWD) 2019 were held in MyTown, Cheras at 17 March 2019. This event was co-organised by the Ministry of Water, Land and Natural Resources (KATS) and PERHILITAN in collaboration with MyTown Shopping Centre. The WWD 2019 celebration and &#39;Save the Malayan Tigers&#39; campaign was launched by YB. Dr. Xavier Jayakumar, the minister of KATS. Visitors had the chance to know MyBIS as Malaysia&#39;s biodiversity database and join various fun activities during this event. There were also seaweed specimens provided by University Malaya and insects specimen provided by FRIM Entomology Unit to give an insight on some of the rich species diversity in Malaysia. Other exhibitors include various agencies and NGOs such as Jabatan Perikanan Malaysia, JPSM, PERHILITAN, TRAFFIC, WCS, WWF, MyCAT, MPOC, MNS, RIMAU, MEME, ECOCENTRIC & NEST. We are very grateful to the organizers and visitors for your support throughout this event.</p>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MyBIS join exhibition in Malaysia Agriculture, Horticulture &amp; Agrotourism Show (MAHA2018)]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/247</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/247</guid><author>Nurfarhana Hizan Binti Hijas</author><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image60" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/60" width="100%" /></figure><p>Malaysian Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS) team of FRIM Forest Biodiversity Division has participated the Agriculture, Horticulture and Agrotourism Show (MAHA) 2018 exhibition for four days from 22 to 25 November at MAEPS, Serdang.</p><p>Throughout the exhibition, MyBIS was introduced to the public as a website that serves as a national biodiversity database in Malaysia. Public also have the opportunity to try MyBIS system on their own by using the kiosks that have been provided. In addition, there are also exhibitions of scientific materials such as FRIM&#39;s published books, brochures, articles and research bulletins. In fact, some of them can be downloaded for free through the MyBIS website.</p><p>There are also various agricultural products that have been exhibited by various agencies throughout the MAHA 2018. In fact, some also introduce innovative ideas and the latest technologies used in the agro-based industry.</p>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second Priority Setting Workshop in preparation to the Fourteenth Convention of Parties of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP-14) in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/245</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/245</guid><author>Quek Yew Aun</author><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image53" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/53" width="100%" /></figure><p>Following the first priority setting workshop on the 15th of August 2018, the Biodiversity and Forestry Management Division, KATS organised a second priority setting workshop on the 23rd of October 2018. The main aim of the workshop was to finalise interventions that will be made by Malaysia at the multilateral meeting. This workshop builds upon the intervention priorities provided by all Ministries, Agencies and invited experts at the first priority setting workshop. </p><p>Malaysia will intervene in several key items of the CBD COP documents including:</p><ol><li>Sustainable Wildlife Management</li><li>Mainstreaming of Biodiversity within and across sectors</li><li>Invasive Alien Species</li><li>Marine and Coastal Biodiversity</li><li>Cartagena Protocol</li><li>Nagoya Protocol</li></ol><figure><img alt="Image54" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/54" width="100%" /></figure><figure><img alt="Image55" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/55" width="100%" /></figure><figure><img alt="Image56" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/56" width="100%" /></figure>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[KATS organises a Symposium to increase the understanding of the National Policy on Biological Diversity (NBPD) 2016-2025 and its relation to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/244</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/244</guid><author>Quek Yew Aun</author><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image51" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/51" width="100%" /></figure><p>The Ministry of Water, Land and Natural Resources (KATS) is the ministry responsible for monitoring the implementation of the National Policy on Biological Diversity (NBPD) 2016-2025. However, since biodiversity is a cross-cutting issue, there is a need to engage other Ministries/Departments/Agencies and key stakeholders.</p><p>Hence, the Biodiversity and Forestry Management Division (BBP) organised a symposium to increase the understanding of the NBPD 2016-2025 policy among government agencies and selected NGOs who are key stakeholders in the implementation of the policy. The link between Malaysia’s NBPD 2016-2025 and the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) was also emphasized through this symposium that was organised in the Perdana Leadership Foundation on the 22nd of October 2018. </p><p>It is hoped that through the knowledge and network gained through the symposium, stakeholders are able to synergise and mainstream biodiversity issues in their respective policy planning.</p><figure><img alt="Image52" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/52" width="100%" /></figure>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MyBIS took part in the exhibition held in conjunction with the 12th Heart of Borneo (HoB) Trilateral Meeting]]></title><pubDate>Sat, 29 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/238</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/238</guid><author>Ajla Rafidah Baharom</author><author>Nurfarhana Hizan Binti Hijas</author><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image46" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/46" width="100%" /></figure><p>MyBIS team of FRIM Forest Biodiversity Division takes part in the exhibition held in conjunction with the 12th Heart of Borneo (HoB) Trilateral Meeting held in Miri, Sarawak.</p><p>The team promoted MyBIS’ role as Malaysia national biodiversity database as well as highlighting on its function and the variety of information available from the website. MyBIS website is a free website and can be accessed on different interfaces such as desktop, tablet and mobile phones. The application of MyBIS QR codes on materials such as the MyBIS book series enables users to get more information from the website. Recently, users can also use the mobile app ‘Telegram’ for species search by entering the related keyword on the MyBISbot.</p><p>Co-organised by the Ministry of Water, Land and Natural Resources (KATS) and Forest Department Sarawak, the event was officiated by the Minister of Water, Land and Natural Resources (KATS), YB Dr. Xavier Jayakumar. The opening ceremony was also attended by KATS Secretary-general, Dato&#39; Dr. Tan Yew Chong; Sarawak State Legislative Assembly deputy speaker Dato Gerawat Gala and Assistant Minister of Urban Development, Land Administration and Environment, YB Datu Haji Len Talif Salleh; Sarawak Forest Director, Hamden Mohammad; participants and delegates from the governments of Brunei, Indonesia and Malaysia.</p>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Priority Setting Workshop in Preparation for the 14th Conference of Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP-14)]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/235</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/235</guid><author>Yew Aun Quek</author><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image42" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/42" width="100%" /></figure><p>As a party to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), Malaysia will send a delegation to attend the 14th Conference on Parties (COP) taking place in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt from the 17th to the 29th of November 2018. For the past 2 years since COP 13 in Cancun, Malaysia has also played the role of chair to the Like-Minded Megadiverse Countries (LMMC); a group of 20 countries that share similar concerns on biological diversity.</p><p>Thus, to kick-start discussions in preparation to the two important meetings, the Biodiversity and Forestry Management Division (BBP), KATS have organized a priority setting workshop. The workshop was attended by over 40 representatives from various ministries, agencies and departments including (but not limited to) the Ministry of Health (MOH), Ministry of Energy, Science, Environment and Climate Change (MESTECC), Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-Based Industries (MoA) and Sarawak Biodiversity Centre (SBC).</p><p>The representatives were divided into 4 major groups:</p><ol><li>Living Modified Organisms, Synthetic Biology, Genetically Modified Organisms</li><li>Protected Areas, Wildlife Management, Marine and Coastal Ecosystems</li><li>Invasive Alien Species and Pollinators</li><li>Aichi Targets, Climate Change and Mainstreaming</li></ol>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[KATS conducts 6NR Workshops in Sabah and Sarawak]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 17 Aug 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/234</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/234</guid><author>Yew Aun Quek</author><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image41" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/41" width="100%" /></figure><p>Following the national level 6NR workshop on the 7th of June 2018, the Biodiversity and Forestry Management Division organised workshops in Sabah (19th July and 20th July) and Sarawak (16th August).</p><p>The workshops allowed the secretariat to engage a wider range of ministries, agencies and statutory bodies working in biodiversity thus ensuring a more inclusive national report to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).</p><p>These inputs, once collated, will be useful in identifying priorities for future biodiversity policies.</p>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Regional Workshop on the Implementation of Aichi Target 11 in the ASEAN]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 06 Aug 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/231</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/231</guid><author>Yew Aun Quek</author><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image40" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/40" width="100%" /></figure><p>On the 30th of July 2018, the Ministry of Water, Land and Natural Resources (KATS) sent a delegation to represent Malaysia at the Regional Workshop on the Implementation of Aichi Target 11 in the ASEAN organized by the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB). The workshop was held in Manila, Philippines from the 29th July to 2nd August and was attended by officials from ASEAN Member States (AMS) and regional Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs).</p><p>Target 11 reads as following:</p><p><em>"By 2020, at least 17 per cent of terrestrial and inland water, and 10 per cent of coastal and marine areas, especially areas of particular importance for biodiversity and ecosystem services, are conserved through effectively and equitably managed, ecologically representative and well-connected systems of protected areas and other effective area-based conservation measures, and integrated into the wider landscapes and seascapes."</em></p><p>At the regional workshop, the Malaysian delegation discussed about the current status of Protected Areas, projections and actions underlined by Malaysia&#39;s National Policy on Biological Diversity 2016-2025. The sessions allowed ASEAN delegates to share information and network with professionals working in Protected Area Management.</p><p>This workshop was followed by a Meeting on Target Setting for the ASEAN Strategic Plan on Environment (ASPEN) 2016-2025. AMS representatives reviewed the current draft and suggested edits guided by respective biodiversity policies (National Biodiversity Strategic Action Plans – NBSAP).</p>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governments embark on transformative agenda to achieve global biodiversity targets and prepare the way forward beyond 2020]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/228</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/228</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>18 July 2018</strong> – Inspired by discussions on the possibilities of transformational change, a keynote address by Canadian astronaut Roberta Bondar, and a celebration of indigenous culture, more than 1,000 delegates from around the world concluded two critical meetings of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in Montreal, Canada.</p><p>The meeting resulted in recommendations to accelerate and scale up actions needed to achieve existing global biodiversity targets by 2020 (the Aichi Biodiversity Targets). Governments also addressed the process for negotiating a new and more effective global biodiversity framework for the post-2020 period.</p><p>Dr. Cristiana Pa?ca Palmer, UN Assistant Secretary-General and CBD Executive Secretary, noted that “The results in Montreal reflect governments’ awareness of the need for accelerated actions to achieve the Aichi Biodiversity Targets. The outcomes of these meetings identified key areas that require additional attention. What we need now is to turn these discussions into effective and inclusive actions on the<br />ground.”</p><p>The 22nd meeting of the Convention’s Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA-22) and the second meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Implementation (SBI-2), which were held from 2 to 13 July 2018, represented the last preparatory processes before the UN Biodiversity Conference 20181 being held in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt this November.</p><p><strong>An Atmosphere to Inspire Transformational Change</strong></p><p>The negotiations took place in an atmosphere shaped by a desire to bring about transformational change and achieve the goals of building a future of life in harmony with nature. A seminar, organised by the Secretariat in the weekend between the two subsidiary body meetings, brought together social scientists, representatives of the World Economic Forum, governments and a full range of stakeholders active in the Convention process, for a “deep dive” into possible sustainability transitions pathways for systemic change.</p><p>During the open dialogue, Dr. Pa?ca Palmer invited participants to reflect on solutions for moving away from the linear way of thinking and path dependencies, to take a systems view approach in our relationship with nature and biodiversity. She framed the discussion around the question: “How do we empower the agents of change and frontrunners to build new pathways or accelerate transition to sustainability?” The resulting discussion provided a variety of insightful perspectives on the possibilities for change.</p><p>Delegates to the SBI meeting were also inspired by the words of Canadian astronaut and member of the order of Canada, Roberta Bondar, who delivered a keynote address featuring breathtaking images of the earth from space. Dr. Bondar said "I envy all of you because you are in a position to create change… and encourage others to make change. We know we can do it, we just have to keep our energy alive.”</p><p>The government of Canada sponsored a reception at the opening of the SBI meeting, where indigenous traditions, culture and music were shared with the delegates, providing a lived experience of the key role that traditional knowledge plays in building a future of life in harmony with nature.</p><p><strong>Looking beyond 2020: Setting the Stage for Negotiations </strong></p><p>Inspired by the overall possibilities and the need for urgent action, delegates assessed progress under the Convention, and advanced a proposal for the negotiating path towards the post-2020 global biodiversity framework. Stressing that “2020 is just around the corner,” the CBD Executive Secretary observed that the process for designing the post-2020 biodiversity framework needs to be sciencebased, transparent, and inclusive. The meeting requested inputs from Parties and stakeholders on ways to move forward wth the process by August 15.</p><p><strong>Meetings Outcomes:</strong></p><p>Delegates recognized the need to leverage emerging new scientific research including the work of the <strong>Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services</strong> (IPBES), such as the recently released regional assessments. Parties also invited greater collaboration between the IPBES and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).</p><p>A major topic addressed at the meeting was mainstreaming of biodiversity into sectors that depend on biodiversity, and whose actions cause potential adverse impacts to ecosystems and species. Governments recommended a package of actions for governments, businesses and other stakeholders, to facilitate the incorporation of biodiversity considerations into the energy, mining, infrastructure, manufacturing and processing, and health sectors.</p><p><strong>Advances in the Implementation of the Nagoya Protocol</strong></p><p>Countries noted considerable progress in setting access and benefit-sharing frameworks. However, the delegates underlined, that further efforts are needed to make the Protocol fully operational. The meeting also addressed the way forward for advancing on a global multilateral benefit-sharing mechanism, and on the question of specialised international instruments related to access and benefit-sharing in the context of Article 4.4 of the Protocol.</p><p><strong>Digital Sequence Information</strong></p><p>Governments generally recognised the positive contribution of digital sequence information on genetic resources for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity, but important divergences in views remain with respect to the implications of this issue for the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the utilization of genetic resources. The understanding of the different perspectives achieved during the meeting will underpin the important decisions to be taken on this topic in Egypt, decisions that could influence the future work of the Convention and its Nagoya Protocol.</p><p><strong>Synthetic Biology</strong></p><p>On the question of <strong>synthetic biology</strong>, due to uncertainty around the impacts of organisms with engineered gene drives, countries were called to apply a precautionary approach for the release of such organisms, including when it comes to experimental releases. Underlining that more research and analysis are needed, governments called for broad international cooperation to assess the possible impacts on biodiversity of this technology.</p><p>On <strong>risk assessment of living modified organisms</strong>, including organisms containing engineered gene drives, countries agreed on a process for identifying topics that may warrant the development of international guidelines. Delegates requested the CBD Executive Secretary to commission a study on organisms containing engineered gene drives and modified fish. On a few elements, consensus was not possible and further discussions were tabled for the November meeting.</p><p><strong>Other Thematic and Cross Cutting Issues</strong></p><p>Countries looked at the question of mechanisms for conservation of biodiversity that extend beyond existing notions of protected areas and recommended that the definition ‘<strong>other effective area-based conservation measures</strong>’ be considered by the COP, along with technical advice on guiding principles.</p><p>A methodology and a set of principles to guide the assessment of the role and contribution of <strong>indigenous peoples and local communities</strong> to the overall implementation of the Convention was also addressed in a draft decision to be taken up by the COP in November.</p><p>Governments recognised that, as new scientific information continues to emerge, there may be a need to modify existing <strong>ecologically or biologically significant marine areas (EBSAs)</strong>. Countries also identified the need for agreed-upon means and approaches to describe new EBSAs in areas where EBSA workshops have already been held. A proposal for processes to revise existing, and describe new, EBSAs was advanced to the COP.</p><p>Delegates recommended that COP 14, this November, adopt the global action plan 2018-2030 for the <strong>conservation and sustainable use of pollinators</strong>. Governments urged the engagement of businesses, indigenous peoples and local communities, and other relevant actors, involved in production landscapes, to address the drivers of loss of wild and managed pollinators in all ecosystems.</p>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Land has true value - invest in it]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/224</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/224</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>MESSAGE OF THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY OF THE CONVENTION ON BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY DR. CRISTIANA PASCA PALMER</strong><br />on the occasion of The World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought<br />17 June 2018</p><p>-----</p><p><br /><strong>Land has true value – invest in it</strong></p><p> </p><p>Land is nature&#39;s gift. Not only that it makes our planet habitable, but it offers a multitude of resources for our benefit.</p><p>Yet, this gift is not an infinite, but a scarce resource.</p><p>For centuries, we have misused this treasure through land grabbing, unplanned urban and industrial sprawl, and unsustainable agricultural practices. The result is that a third of our planet&#39;s land is severely degraded. And the trends are worrying. Consumption of Earth&#39;s natural resources has doubled in the last 30 years. Unsustainable land management has led to crises, vulnerabilities and risks, with land&#39;s ability to support life on Earth being currently in decline. Moreover, land in crisis impacts induces human crises and potential displacements, including the erosion of invaluable traditional knowledge, through its spiritual and cultural connection to the land.</p><p>Making the distinction between land use and land abuse becomes, thus, imperative.</p><p>It is time to change course.</p><p>It would be difficult to achieve many of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) without addressing land degradation. For example, addressing land degradation is fundamental to alleviating poverty (SDG 1). Soil organic matter stores rain water and increases the resilience of agricultural systems to shocks, while fertile land is vital for food security (SDG 2). Sequestering carbon in soils represents an effective solution to climate change (SDG 13). Enhancing carbon stocks through agricultural soils could create value on the carbon market from US$ 96 to 480 billion annually (SDG 8). And sustainable land management (SLM) is also central to preserving biodiversity (SDG 15).</p><p>Taking action against soil erosion over 105 million hectares could also save up to US$ 62.4 billion in net present value over the next 15 years.</p><p>By investing in sustainable land management, we could protect our lands, conserve and sustainability use biodiversity, and enhance livelihoods. By investing in smart agriculture, farmers could gain higher yields while reducing the need for inputs like pesticides. By supporting a biodiversity-friendly economy through investing in technologies and innovation, policy makers and land managers could accelerate the development of healthy and resilient livelihoods and poverty eradication. And by restoring soils&#39; organic matter and thus strengthening CO2 sequestration capacity, countries could make contributions to address global targets on climate change, land management and biodiversity conservation. Yet, only eight National Determined Contributions (NDCs) to Paris climate change Agreement mention soil.</p><p>We need, then, to raise awareness.</p><p>We need to invest in national data on land management and use it to inform policy-making.</p><p>We need to mobilize all relevant actors, from governments to civil society, the scientific community and the private sector.</p><p>And we need to develop the value proposition for each and every user of the land, as users are at the heart of any conservation, sustainable use and restoration action.</p><p>By sustainably managing our land we can regenerate economies, create jobs, and revitalize communities.</p><p>On this World Day to Combat Desertification and Draught, I invite you to support a biodiversity-friendly economy, invest in sustainable land management SLM, and double our efforts to achieve SDG target 15.3 on land degradation neutrality.</p><p>Let us invest in biodiversity and in land. The dividends will be generous.</p><p>The future is in our hands.</p>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Malaysia to attend the 22nd Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA) ]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/222</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/222</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Malaysia ratified the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in 1994. As a party, we are obliged to attend the biennial Conference of Parties (COP). In the run up to the 14th CBD COP in Sharm El Sheikh, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (NRE) will be present at the 22nd SBSTTA meeting in Montreal, Canada.</p><p>At this meeting, experts and policymakers from Malaysia will provide feedback on proposed recommendations to the CBD that will be legally binding. Malaysia is also chair to the Like-Minded Megadiverse Countries (LMMC) and will be organising an expert meeting at this event.</p>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Workshop: 6th National Report to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/221</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/221</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image29" src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/artimg/29" width="100%" /></figure><p>As a party to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), Malaysia is required to send a report of our progress every four years. Representatives from various government ministries, departments and agencies attended the first National Workshop in preparation for the 6th National Report to the CBD.</p><p>The workshop was coordinated by representatives from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (NRE) and United Nations Development Programme. Participants were briefed on the National Policy on Biological Diversity 2016-2025 before assigned to break out groups. Each ministry/department/agency provided an account of their annual programmes.</p>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The answer is in nature]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/205</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/205</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>World Water Day, on 22 March every year, is about focusing attention on the importance of water. This year’s theme, &#39;Nature for Water&#39;, explores nature-based solutions (NBS) to the water challenges we face in the 21st century.</p><p>The campaign is called &#39;The answer is in nature&#39; and raises awareness of NBS. The central message is that NBS, such as planting trees to replenish forests, reconnecting rivers to floodplains, and restoring wetlands, is a sustainable and cost-effective way to help rebalance the water cycle, mitigate the effects of climate change and improve human health and livelihoods.</p><p>By using NBS to help meet the water needs of a growing population, we will contribute to the creation of a circular economy, at the same time as helping to protect the natural environment and reduce pollution - both key targets in Sustainable Development Goal 6, which commits the world to ensuring availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all by 2030.</p>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[International Day of Forests 2018]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/206</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/206</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure><img alt="Image20" src="http://www.fao.org/fileadmin/user_upload/idf/images/2018banner.png" width="100%" /><figcaption><cite class="op-vertical-below op-right">Photo by FAO</cite></figcaption></figure><p>The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21 March the International Day of Forests (IDF) in 2012. The Day celebrates and raises awareness of the importance of all types of forests. On each International Day of Forests, countries are encouraged to undertake local, national and international efforts to organize activities involving forests and trees, such as tree planting campaigns. The theme for each International Day of Forests is chosen by the Collaborative Partnership on Forests. The theme for 2018 is Forests and Sustainable Cities.</p>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[WWF&#39;s Earth Hour to spark global awareness and action for a healthy planet]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/202</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/202</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>SINGAPORE - Earth Hour, WWF&#39;s landmark movement, is set to once again unite millions of people around the world to show their commitment to the planet. As our one shared home faces the dual challenge of climate change and plummeting biodiversity, the world&#39;s largest grassroots movement for the environment aims to mobilize individuals, businesses and governments to be a part of the conversation and solutions needed to build a healthy, sustainable future - and planet - for all.</p><p>Having started as a symbolic lights out event in Sydney in 2007, Earth Hour is now celebrated in more than 180 countries and territories as a global moment of solidarity for the planet. Online, #EarthHour and related terms last year generated over 3.5 billion impressions in the run up to Earth Hour, trending in at least 30 countries worldwide on the night. The movement has been a game-changer for popularizing climate and environmental action across the globe. As global biodiversity declines at an unprecedented rate, Earth Hour will focus its efforts on galvanizing mainstream support for action on biodiversity and nature.</p><p>"Biodiversity and nature underpin our lives, our economies, our health, our well-being, our happiness. It is the foundation of our living planet. Today, as we push the planet and its natural systems to the edge, Earth Hour is our chance to use our power, as individuals and as a collective, to demand and take action to protect this web of life in return for all it gives us. For the benefit of all life on Earth and of our own future," said Marco Lambertini, Director General, WWF International.</p><p>In the past decade, Earth Hour has inspired millions to support and participate in critical climate and conservation projects led by WWF and many others, helping drive climate policy, awareness and action. Among its highlights, the movement has helped in the creation of a 3.4 million hectare marine-protected area in Argentina, a 2,700-hectare Earth Hour forest in Uganda and helped pass new legislation for the protection of seas and forests in Russia.</p><p>In 2018, WWF and Earth Hour teams around the world will be using the movement to highlight the environmental issues most relevant in their country or region. In Colombia, people will call for the country to commit to zero deforestation by 2020. French Polynesia is expected to move to protect 5 million square kilometers of its seas to preserve ocean ecosystems. In Guatemala, citizens will raise their voice on the importance of freshwater conservation and in India, people will pledge to shift toward sustainable lifestyles. In Nepal, WWF will mobilize public support for a clean, renewable energy future for all.</p><p>Starting today, supporters can visit connect2earth.org to share what biodiversity and nature means to them in the places they live in and find out more about it. Created in partnership with the secretariat of the United Nations Convention of Biological Diversity, the platform aims to build mass awareness on the values of biodiversity and nature by kick-starting global conversations on issues such as climate action, healthy oceans and sustainable business. The project is supported by Germany’s Federal Ministry of the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety with funding from the International Climate Initiative.</p><p>"Earth Hour is a testament to the power of a simple idea to inspire people to take action to protect the Earth. As we take an hour to reflect on the vital role that biodiversity and nature play in our lives, let this be the spark that galvanises action for transformation to a more sustainable future," said Cristiana Pa?ca Palmer, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). "The CBD Secretariat is delighted to be working with WWF, and with people all over the world to build a movement where people and communities make a personal connection with Earth. The reflections, conversations and actions we start today will help protect biodiversity at the local, national and global levels, and lead us on a journey of living in harmony with nature."</p><p>Visit www.earthhour.org to know what&#39;s happening in locations around the world and read individuals&#39; stories about what they are doing for our planet. This is our time to secure a healthy, sustainable and climate-resilient future for all.</p>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asian countries hold workshop on biodiversity info sources]]></title><pubDate>Sun, 04 Mar 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/203</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/203</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>A regional workshop for Asia was held recently in Thailand to provide guidance on the establishment of Clearing-House Mechanism (CHM) on information sources on biodiversity.</p><p>To assist countries from Asia in establishing and effective management of National Clearing-House Mechanisms, the Convention of Biological Diversity (CBD) and the Asean Centre for Biodiversity’s Biodiversity Information Management Unit (ACB-BIM) conducted the “Regional Workshop for Asian Countries on the Clearing-House Mechanism” in Bangkok, Thailand, from January 29 to February 2.</p><p>Representatives from eight the Association of Southeast Asian Nations members-states and participants from Bhutan, Bangladesh, Cook Islands, Maldives, Mongolia and Nepal convened at the United Nations Conference Centre of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific.</p><p>Officials from the CBD conducted capacity-building activities to develop the faculty of countries from Asia who are interested in setting up a national CHM, or enhance the existing ones.</p><p>The five-day workshop had the CBD providing an overview of the CHM, highlighting the need for countries to understand its purpose and strategic content.</p><p>It was emphasized that the CHM started out as a platform for sharing information, and developed into a web of information sources through which biodiversity information is exchanged, and is now intended to support national planning and reporting, specifically National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plan and National Reports.</p><p>Alexandre Rafalovitch, web-site officer from the CBD, introduced Bioland, an online tool that provides support to CBD member-countries who do not have national CHM web sites or still in the process of web-site establishment.</p><p>It was emphasized that Bioland support has numerous advantages, among which are free hosting and efficiency of translations.</p><p>As an exercise, each participant was assigned a Bioland test site to be able to experience the functionality of the tool, and design mock CHM web sites for their respective countries.</p><p>The participants presented the features of the mock CHM web sites they have created, as well as their feedback on their experience in using the Bioland tool.</p><p>On the other hand, ACB presented its programs, as well as its role in biodiversity management in the region. It also highlighted the availability of the Asean CHM, and how it supports the Asean member-states.</p><p>The Asean CHM was established to support the implementation of the CBD and its Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020, through effective information services and other appropriate means in order to promote and facilitate scientific and technical cooperation, knowledge sharing and information exchange and to establish a fully operational network of parties and partners.</p><p>It is one of the flagship programs of ACB and managed by its BIM.</p>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big cats: predators under threat]]></title><pubDate>Sat, 03 Mar 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/201</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/201</guid><description><![CDATA[<figure><img src="https://www.mybis.gov.my/img/2141" /><figcaption><cite class="op-vertical-below op-right">Photo by Abdul Razak Mohd Nor Rasid</cite></figcaption></figure><p><strong>MESSAGE OF THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY OF THE CONVENTION ON BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY DR. CRISTIANA PA?CA PALMER on the occasion of WORLD WILDLIFE DAY 3 March 2018 "<em>Big cats: predators under threat</em>"</strong></p><p>Today we celebrate World Wildlife Day. CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) has chosen the theme of "Big cats: predators under threat." This is an excellent way to capture the attention of the world. Big cats might just be the planet&#39;s most majestic predators. They are an iconic species, widely recognized around the globe, and are both powerful and playful; big cats are most definitely charismatic.</p><p>But charisma will only get you so far. Today, big cats, which include not only the lion, tiger, leopard and jaguar, but also cheetah, snow leopard, puma, clouded leopard and others, are facing many threats. Populations of big cats are declining at an alarming rate, due mainly to loss of habitat and prey, conflicts with people, as well as poaching and illegal trade. For example, tiger populations have plummeted by 95 per cent over the past 100 years, while African lion populations have dropped by 40 per cent in just 20 years.</p><p>Yet, many people may ask &#39;why should I care? How does losing big cats affect me?&#39; In fact, we should all be concerned. Everything is connected. When we protect animals and plants, we also protect the ecosystems that underlie our economies, our social and cultural traditions and our well-being.</p><p>Biodiversity keeps ecosystems functional. Big cats live in a variety of habitats, including forests, tropical rain forests, savannas and mangroves. Ensuring that these ecosystems are as rich and diverse as possible is not only good for them, it&#39;s good for us.</p><p>Healthy ecosystems allow us to survive, and provide the foundation for the provision of food, fibre and health. When species become threatened, it is a sign that ecosystems are not functioning properly. Given its importance for sustainability and human well-being, it is not surprising that biodiversity and healthy ecosystems, including aquatic and terrestrial wildlife and genetic resources, feature prominently in the Sustainable Development Goals and targets of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.</p><p>The importance of biodiversity as an integral part of sustainable development lies at the core of the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020 and its 20 Aichi Biodiversity Targets. These targets, adopted by the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity in 2010, lay out an ambitious agenda for achieving a future in which ecosystems are able to provide critical services that underpin planetary well-being, and in which the global community can sustainably and equitably benefit from biodiversity without impacting the ability of future generations to do so.</p><p>Most of the Aichi Biodiversity Targets have several elements. For example, Target 12 requires that by 2020 no known threatened species goes extinct and that the conservation status of those species most in decline is improved.</p><p>But, as noted in the fourth edition of the <em>Global Biodiversity Outlook</em>, while significant progress has been made towards meeting most of the Aichi Biodiversity Targets, the overall conclusion is that biodiversity will continue to decline without urgent action.</p><p>There is no time to waste. To achieve the Aichi Biodiversity Targets, business-as-usual approaches must be abandoned. Simply put, we need transformational change. This includes a change in behavior at the levels of producers and consumers, governments and businesses that in turn will lead to tangible results on the ground. Biodiversity needs to be mainstreamed into economic and development planning, resource mobilization, governance and decision-making. We need to remember that biodiversity is not a hindrance, but rather a solution for sustainable economic growth and human well-being by supporting the functioning of our Earth&#39;s life support system.</p><p>Indeed, it is clear that the protection and sustainable use of biodiversity hold the solution for many of our current global challenges. Furthermore, there is a growing recognition and awareness that nature can help provide viable, sustainable and cost-effective solutions to a range of environmental concerns, such as sustainably managing and restoring natural or modified ecosystems.</p><p>Nature-based solutions can help meet the objectives of multiple international environmental agreements. For example, with regards to climate change, nature-based solutions include halting or substantially reducing deforestation and other forms of habitat loss and destruction; restoring and rehabilitating degraded ecosystems, and sustainably managing croplands, pastures and coastal ecosystems, such as mangroves, tidal marshes and seagrasses, to ensure soil carbon is kept below ground.</p><p>We stand at a critical juncture. What we do next will affect many generations to come.</p><p>This year is the 25th anniversary of the entry into force of the Convention on Biological Diversity. Since entering into force, the Convention has been implemented through the vision and leadership displayed by countries, non-governmental and inter-governmental organizations, indigenous peoples and local communities, the scientific community and individuals alike.</p><p>Over the course of this year, the Parties to the Convention will be celebrating and highlighting their successes in implementing the Convention. These stories, in their entirety, will represent a story of our journey to build a life in harmony with nature.</p><p>As human beings we are not separate from the Earth. We are part of the natural systems of this planet. We, like the big cats that we celebrate today, need healthy and diverse ecosystems to ensure a sustainable future for us and for generations to come.</p>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[FPMO to MyBIS Newsletter Online]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2016 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate><link>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/158</link><guid>https://www.mybis.gov.my/art/158</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Into a new era of technology and rebranding of Malaysia Biological Clearing House Mechanism (MyCHM), we would like to announce that Flora of Peninsular Malaysia Online (FPMO) has changed to MyBIS Newsletter Online. It is a new look for the newsletter with standard design.</p><p>On top of that, MyBIS Newsletter Online not only cover flora, but other kingdom as well - the animalia and fungi kingdom. In addition, the newsletter will be publishing two newsletters per month instead of one newsletter per month in the FPMO.</p><p>MyBIS Newsletter Online was started on April 2016, further update will be announced and an email of notification will be sent to subscribers. Therefore, visit MyBIS website to explore the nature of wonder.</p>]]></description></item></channel></rss>