-- Gas Malaysia Berhad (“Gas Malaysia”), a member of MMC Group, organised a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Mangrove Tree Planting Initiative at Taman Rekreasi Paya Bakau Sijangkang, Kuala Langat, Selangor, as part of its ongoing commitment towards environmental conservation.
The programme involved the planting of approximately 120 mangrove saplings, supported by more than 30 Gas Malaysia employees as volunteers. Mangroves play an important role in protecting coastlines from erosion, reducing the adverse impact of floods by acting as a natural protection against strong waves and rising water levels, absorbing carbon dioxide and providing essential habitats for marine life.
This initiative underscores Gas Malaysia’s broader CSR framework, anchored by four key pillars – Environment, Community, Education and Sports. As an environment-focused CSR programme, it supports Gas Malaysia’s wider Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) agenda by contributing towards biodiversity conservation, strengthening climate resilience and promoting sustainable community development.
Taman Rekreasi Paya Bakau Sijangkang, was chosen as the venue, a community-led mangrove conservation site that has been revitalised from a former landfill into a 24-hectare ecological and eco-tourism site. The area plays a vital role in protecting the coastline, carbon sequestration and promoting environmental awareness among the local community.
Speaking about the CSR programme, President & Group Chief Executive Officer of Gas Malaysia Berhad, En. Ahmad Hashimi Abdul Manap said, “Previously, through a similar initiative, we partnered with the Kuala Selangor Nature Park where we planted around 300 mangrove saplings. These efforts not only contribute towards preserving the coastal ecosystems and biodiversity but also enable us to actively engage with our employees providing hands-on experience and exposure in mangrove conservation efforts, while fostering greater awareness as well as appreciation of the natural environment,” he said.
In ensuring the success of the CSR programme, supervisors from Taman Rekreasi Paya Bakau Sijangkang will monitor the planted mangroves’ growth and survival rates over the next year.
“As we continue to advance our sustainability agenda, the mangrove tree planting programme highlights Gas Malaysia’s steadfast commitment towards environmental stewardship and responsible corporate practices. We remain dedicated in ensuring that our long-term business ambitions are carefully balanced with ESG considerations, as we progress ahead responsibly,” En. Ahmad Hashimi concluded.
Release ID: 89179180
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