In-depth reporting on Malaysia and the region.
Malaysia's National Art Gallery is tackling the unique conservation challenges posed by tropical humidity and intense sunlight. A regional conference in December will bring experts from across Asia-Pacific to share locally-adapted preservation techniques.
A villager in Kampung Orang Asli Perjek, Sungai Siput, was wounded when he attempted to drive away a herd of four elephants from his community. The incident highlights escalating human-wildlife conflict in rural Perak.
Authorities in Kelantan arrested three individuals for keeping two Asian palm civet cubs without valid permits during a late-night roadblock enforcement operation in Tanah Merah.
Two men have been arrested in Kelantan after authorities discovered eight protected macaws worth RM400,000 hidden during a transport operation. The seizure represents a significant success in combating illegal wildlife trafficking in Malaysia.
Deep-sea mining poses a severe threat to mollusc species living near hydrothermal vents, with 62% of endemic species at risk, according to the IUCN's latest Red List update released this week.
Penang is pursuing recognition as the first state in Peninsular Malaysia under the East Asian-Australasian Flyway network by designating Penaga mudflats as a protected stopover for migratory birds.