![“There are areas that have been destroyed by the [shrimp farm] company that can’t be reforested, seeing that it was excavated so deeply and flooded so badly, and became a swamp. No plants can survive. We are villagers with many limitations. But we will not give up on rehabilitating the area naturally. Will will defend the 1,000 acres mangrove forests in the middle of six villages, the G6. It shouldn’t be destroyed or taken by the company but given to the six villages to be passed down from this generation to the next.” - Mastupang Somoi, 58](https://www.macaranga.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Pitas_ShrimpFarm-3.jpg)
Penduduk Pitas Memulih Bakau yang Dimusnah Kolam Udang Gagal
Penduduk setempat di Pitas, Sabah, menderita akibat tambak udang besar yang menghancurkan hutan bakau mereka dan kemudian gulung tikar.
![“There are areas that have been destroyed by the [shrimp farm] company that can’t be reforested, seeing that it was excavated so deeply and flooded so badly, and became a swamp. No plants can survive. We are villagers with many limitations. But we will not give up on rehabilitating the area naturally. Will will defend the 1,000 acres mangrove forests in the middle of six villages, the G6. It shouldn’t be destroyed or taken by the company but given to the six villages to be passed down from this generation to the next.” - Mastupang Somoi, 58](https://www.macaranga.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Pitas_ShrimpFarm-3.jpg)
![“There are areas that have been destroyed by the [shrimp farm] company that can’t be reforested, seeing that it was excavated so deeply and flooded so badly, and became a swamp. No plants can survive. We are villagers with many limitations. But we will not give up on rehabilitating the area naturally. Will will defend the 1,000 acres mangrove forests in the middle of six villages, the G6. It shouldn’t be destroyed or taken by the company but given to the six villages to be passed down from this generation to the next.” - Mastupang Somoi, 58](https://www.macaranga.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Pitas_ShrimpFarm-3.jpg)
![“There are areas that have been destroyed by the [shrimp farm] company that can’t be reforested, seeing that it was excavated so deeply and flooded so badly, and became a swamp. No plants can survive. We are villagers with many limitations. But we will not give up on rehabilitating the area naturally. Will will defend the 1,000 acres mangrove forests in the middle of six villages, the G6. It shouldn’t be destroyed or taken by the company but given to the six villages to be passed down from this generation to the next.” - Mastupang Somoi, 58](https://www.macaranga.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Pitas_ShrimpFarm-3.jpg)
![“There are areas that have been destroyed by the [shrimp farm] company that can’t be reforested, seeing that it was excavated so deeply and flooded so badly, and became a swamp. No plants can survive. We are villagers with many limitations. But we will not give up on rehabilitating the area naturally. Will will defend the 1,000 acres mangrove forests in the middle of six villages, the G6. It shouldn’t be destroyed or taken by the company but given to the six villages to be passed down from this generation to the next.” - Mastupang Somoi, 58](https://www.macaranga.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Pitas_ShrimpFarm-3.jpg)
![“There are areas that have been destroyed by the [shrimp farm] company that can’t be reforested, seeing that it was excavated so deeply and flooded so badly, and became a swamp. No plants can survive. We are villagers with many limitations. But we will not give up on rehabilitating the area naturally. Will will defend the 1,000 acres mangrove forests in the middle of six villages, the G6. It shouldn’t be destroyed or taken by the company but given to the six villages to be passed down from this generation to the next.” - Mastupang Somoi, 58](https://www.macaranga.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Pitas_ShrimpFarm-3.jpg)
Pitas Villagers Restoring Mangroves Destroyed by Failed Shrimp Farm
Locals in Pitas, Sabah, suffer the consequences of a huge shrimp farm that destroyed their mangroves and then went out of business.



Locals protest sand mining in Sabah
The project is part of a RM2 billion Chinese investment favoured by the state government. But locals complain they were not sufficiently consulted and worry about the potential health impact.



Orang Asli Reject New Houses for Forests
After guarding a blockade against loggers for 16 months, a group of Orang Asli in Pahang is bringing their fight to the court. Part 3 of 3.



Destroying Tiger Habitat in Pahang Despite Promises
Another tiger and elephant habitat in Pahang has been approved to be turned into an oil palm plantation. But if they wish to spare the forest, there are profitable alternatives for the state government and developer. Part 2 of 3.



Cutting the Chini-Bera Forests for Oil Palm that Can’t Sell
YP Olio Sdn Bhd has just received approval from the Department of Environment to turn a sprawling forest in Pahang into oil palm. But evidence suggests the plantation will fail to get mandatory certification and license. So, why cut the forest? Part 1 of 3.







垃圾岛是污染的马来西亚的缩影
管理不善的垃圾堆积,压得岛屿不胜重负,为马来西亚的污染问题敲响了警钟。本故事是 Macaranga #TanahAir Special Project报道系列之一。







Pulau Sampah Petanda Malaysia Tercemar
Ditimbuni sampah yang tidak diurus dengan baik, pulau di Malaysia memberi amaran tentang tahap pencemaran di dalam negara. Artikel ini sebahagian daripada #TanahAir, Projek Khas Macaranga.







Trashed Islands a Snapshot of Polluted Malaysia
Islands are creaking under the weight of mismanaged rubbish, an alarm bell for Malaysia’s pollution issues. Part of the Macaranga #TanahAir Special Project.



填海造地是通往生态灾害的途径
森林砍伐一直被视为是对马来西亚生态系统最大的威胁,但填海造地却是一种静悄悄的破坏力量。本故事是 Macaranga的 #TanahAir Special Project报导系列之一。
![“There are areas that have been destroyed by the [shrimp farm] company that can’t be reforested, seeing that it was excavated so deeply and flooded so badly, and became a swamp. No plants can survive. We are villagers with many limitations. But we will not give up on rehabilitating the area naturally. Will will defend the 1,000 acres mangrove forests in the middle of six villages, the G6. It shouldn’t be destroyed or taken by the company but given to the six villages to be passed down from this generation to the next.” - Mastupang Somoi, 58](https://www.macaranga.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Pitas_ShrimpFarm-3.jpg)
![“There are areas that have been destroyed by the [shrimp farm] company that can’t be reforested, seeing that it was excavated so deeply and flooded so badly, and became a swamp. No plants can survive. We are villagers with many limitations. But we will not give up on rehabilitating the area naturally. Will will defend the 1,000 acres mangrove forests in the middle of six villages, the G6. It shouldn’t be destroyed or taken by the company but given to the six villages to be passed down from this generation to the next.” - Mastupang Somoi, 58](https://www.macaranga.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Pitas_ShrimpFarm-3.jpg)
![“There are areas that have been destroyed by the [shrimp farm] company that can’t be reforested, seeing that it was excavated so deeply and flooded so badly, and became a swamp. No plants can survive. We are villagers with many limitations. But we will not give up on rehabilitating the area naturally. Will will defend the 1,000 acres mangrove forests in the middle of six villages, the G6. It shouldn’t be destroyed or taken by the company but given to the six villages to be passed down from this generation to the next.” - Mastupang Somoi, 58](https://www.macaranga.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Pitas_ShrimpFarm-3.jpg)
![“There are areas that have been destroyed by the [shrimp farm] company that can’t be reforested, seeing that it was excavated so deeply and flooded so badly, and became a swamp. No plants can survive. We are villagers with many limitations. But we will not give up on rehabilitating the area naturally. Will will defend the 1,000 acres mangrove forests in the middle of six villages, the G6. It shouldn’t be destroyed or taken by the company but given to the six villages to be passed down from this generation to the next.” - Mastupang Somoi, 58](https://www.macaranga.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Pitas_ShrimpFarm-3.jpg)
![“There are areas that have been destroyed by the [shrimp farm] company that can’t be reforested, seeing that it was excavated so deeply and flooded so badly, and became a swamp. No plants can survive. We are villagers with many limitations. But we will not give up on rehabilitating the area naturally. Will will defend the 1,000 acres mangrove forests in the middle of six villages, the G6. It shouldn’t be destroyed or taken by the company but given to the six villages to be passed down from this generation to the next.” - Mastupang Somoi, 58](https://www.macaranga.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Pitas_ShrimpFarm-3.jpg)
Penduduk Pitas Memulih Bakau yang Dimusnah Kolam Udang Gagal
Penduduk setempat di Pitas, Sabah, menderita akibat tambak udang besar yang menghancurkan hutan bakau mereka dan kemudian gulung tikar.
![“There are areas that have been destroyed by the [shrimp farm] company that can’t be reforested, seeing that it was excavated so deeply and flooded so badly, and became a swamp. No plants can survive. We are villagers with many limitations. But we will not give up on rehabilitating the area naturally. Will will defend the 1,000 acres mangrove forests in the middle of six villages, the G6. It shouldn’t be destroyed or taken by the company but given to the six villages to be passed down from this generation to the next.” - Mastupang Somoi, 58](https://www.macaranga.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Pitas_ShrimpFarm-3.jpg)
![“There are areas that have been destroyed by the [shrimp farm] company that can’t be reforested, seeing that it was excavated so deeply and flooded so badly, and became a swamp. No plants can survive. We are villagers with many limitations. But we will not give up on rehabilitating the area naturally. Will will defend the 1,000 acres mangrove forests in the middle of six villages, the G6. It shouldn’t be destroyed or taken by the company but given to the six villages to be passed down from this generation to the next.” - Mastupang Somoi, 58](https://www.macaranga.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Pitas_ShrimpFarm-3.jpg)
![“There are areas that have been destroyed by the [shrimp farm] company that can’t be reforested, seeing that it was excavated so deeply and flooded so badly, and became a swamp. No plants can survive. We are villagers with many limitations. But we will not give up on rehabilitating the area naturally. Will will defend the 1,000 acres mangrove forests in the middle of six villages, the G6. It shouldn’t be destroyed or taken by the company but given to the six villages to be passed down from this generation to the next.” - Mastupang Somoi, 58](https://www.macaranga.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Pitas_ShrimpFarm-3.jpg)
![“There are areas that have been destroyed by the [shrimp farm] company that can’t be reforested, seeing that it was excavated so deeply and flooded so badly, and became a swamp. No plants can survive. We are villagers with many limitations. But we will not give up on rehabilitating the area naturally. Will will defend the 1,000 acres mangrove forests in the middle of six villages, the G6. It shouldn’t be destroyed or taken by the company but given to the six villages to be passed down from this generation to the next.” - Mastupang Somoi, 58](https://www.macaranga.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Pitas_ShrimpFarm-3.jpg)
![“There are areas that have been destroyed by the [shrimp farm] company that can’t be reforested, seeing that it was excavated so deeply and flooded so badly, and became a swamp. No plants can survive. We are villagers with many limitations. But we will not give up on rehabilitating the area naturally. Will will defend the 1,000 acres mangrove forests in the middle of six villages, the G6. It shouldn’t be destroyed or taken by the company but given to the six villages to be passed down from this generation to the next.” - Mastupang Somoi, 58](https://www.macaranga.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Pitas_ShrimpFarm-3.jpg)
Pitas Villagers Restoring Mangroves Destroyed by Failed Shrimp Farm
Locals in Pitas, Sabah, suffer the consequences of a huge shrimp farm that destroyed their mangroves and then went out of business.



Locals protest sand mining in Sabah
The project is part of a RM2 billion Chinese investment favoured by the state government. But locals complain they were not sufficiently consulted and worry about the potential health impact.



Orang Asli Reject New Houses for Forests
After guarding a blockade against loggers for 16 months, a group of Orang Asli in Pahang is bringing their fight to the court. Part 3 of 3.



Destroying Tiger Habitat in Pahang Despite Promises
Another tiger and elephant habitat in Pahang has been approved to be turned into an oil palm plantation. But if they wish to spare the forest, there are profitable alternatives for the state government and developer. Part 2 of 3.



Cutting the Chini-Bera Forests for Oil Palm that Can’t Sell
YP Olio Sdn Bhd has just received approval from the Department of Environment to turn a sprawling forest in Pahang into oil palm. But evidence suggests the plantation will fail to get mandatory certification and license. So, why cut the forest? Part 1 of 3.







垃圾岛是污染的马来西亚的缩影
管理不善的垃圾堆积,压得岛屿不胜重负,为马来西亚的污染问题敲响了警钟。本故事是 Macaranga #TanahAir Special Project报道系列之一。







Pulau Sampah Petanda Malaysia Tercemar
Ditimbuni sampah yang tidak diurus dengan baik, pulau di Malaysia memberi amaran tentang tahap pencemaran di dalam negara. Artikel ini sebahagian daripada #TanahAir, Projek Khas Macaranga.







Trashed Islands a Snapshot of Polluted Malaysia
Islands are creaking under the weight of mismanaged rubbish, an alarm bell for Malaysia’s pollution issues. Part of the Macaranga #TanahAir Special Project.



填海造地是通往生态灾害的途径
森林砍伐一直被视为是对马来西亚生态系统最大的威胁,但填海造地却是一种静悄悄的破坏力量。本故事是 Macaranga的 #TanahAir Special Project报导系列之一。
From singing gibbons to plastic pollution and registration fees, Macaranga covered the major international meeting of conservationists in July 2019.
ALL ICCB 2019 REPORTS


No Fiercer Tiger Defender Than Kae


What Happens After Poachers Are Arrested?


Where is the Green in GE15?


In the Murky Waters of Brunei Bay, Turtles Feed


Where Might Oil Palm Go Next?


Talk Less, Listen More


Marine Champion Honoured With Award


How Do Turtles Like Their Sand?


ICCB: All Things Conservation


Gibbons Still Sing In Merapoh


Plastic Solutions: It’s Complicated


When Plastic Hits You In the Gut

