Reef Check Malaysia

Reef Check Malaysia An organisation committed to healthy oceans. There are some 3,600 km2 of reef around the country, including fringing reefs and offshore islands.
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We create impact by partnering with local communities, government agencies and the private sector to protect and conserve marine ecosystems. Malaysia is part of the “Coral Triangle”, the area of the world’s oceans recognized by scientists as having the highest biodiversity. Coral reefs therefore represent an economically important ecosystem and are the foundation of a significant percentage of the

country’s tourist industry. Over 350 species of hard coral have been identified in Malaysian waters. However, a lack of comprehensive management programmes is leading to degradation of this important economic resource. This situation is exacerbated by inadequate information on the status and location of the reefs, further hindering management efforts. In 2001, Reef Check Foundation appointed a National Coordinator for Malaysia, to promote Reef Check and carry out training and surveys. While there were some successes, lack of funding and support prevented the coordinator from having a major impact on marine conservation in Malaysia. In 2006, the British Government provided funding for a one year project to establish a more sustainable Reef Check programme in Malaysia. That project culminated with the registration of Reef Check Malaysia Bhd as a non-profit company in August 2007.

09/06/2026

Happy Coral Triangle Day!

⁉ Did you know?
Malaysia is one of six countries within the Coral Triangle, often called the "Amazon of the Seas", a region home to some of the world's richest marine biodiversity and a globally important area for coral reef conservation.

Now take a deep breath . . . . and follow us as we take a little tour of our coral rehabilitation site in Redang and see in action, giving our corals some much-needed TLC. 🌊🪸



Happy World Ocean Day! 🌊 The ocean connects us all. It gives us oxygen, regulates our climate, and sustains life on Eart...
08/06/2026

Happy World Ocean Day! 🌊

The ocean connects us all. It gives us oxygen, regulates our climate, and sustains life on Earth.

Today, let's reimagine our relationship with the ocean, not as something far away, but as something we're deeply connected to. Every action matters, from reducing waste to supporting conservation efforts.

The time to act is now. Together, we can protect the ocean and the future it supports.

1,318 COTs removed!A response team comprising CMCGs from Selakan, Larapan, Mabul, and Kunak was deployed to Tabawan and ...
07/06/2026

1,318 COTs removed!

A response team comprising CMCGs from Selakan, Larapan, Mabul, and Kunak was deployed to Tabawan and Adal Islands in response to reported outbreaks of Crown-of-Thorns Starfish (COTs).

A total of 742 COTs were removed from Tabawan, while 576 COTs were removed from Adal Island. Most of the COTs at Tabawan were found at depths of 18–20 metres, as many of the shallow reefs had already been severely impacted by previous outbreaks. In contrast, most of the COTs at Adal Island were found at depths of 1–10 metres.

Continued monitoring and periodic surveys are still needed, particularly around Tabawan, Silumpat, Bakungan, and Adal, to assess the situation and detect any further outbreaks.

While the work is far from over, these efforts are an important step towards protecting and giving our reefs a chance to recover. 🌊💙

Happy World Environment Day!As we celebrate both World Environment Day and Ocean Month, there's no better time to deepen...
05/06/2026

Happy World Environment Day!

As we celebrate both World Environment Day and Ocean Month, there's no better time to deepen our understanding of the environment and the oceans that sustain us.

Join us in caring for and protecting the place we call home by learning something new. Explore the upcoming webinars, talks, and workshops featured below and be part of the conversation for a more sustainable future.

Register for the webinar & online workshop here:
1. https://forms.gle/VXLupNtJ8XALV3Xw5
2. https://tr.ee/people-ecco-webinar

Happy World Reef Awareness Day! Let's help support our reefs together ❤️‍🩹We're bringing Kod Blue 2026 to Kampung Mukut,...
01/06/2026

Happy World Reef Awareness Day! Let's help support our reefs together ❤️‍🩹

We're bringing Kod Blue 2026 to Kampung Mukut, Tioman Island and it's happening on Saturday, 19 September 2026!

Join us for a day of beach/underwater cleanups and a food market by the community! Sign up to secure your spot to join us : https://rzp.io/rzp/kodblue2026

Registration fee:
Beach cleanup - RM20
Underwater cleanup - RM300

See you there! 👋🏼

Huge thanks to Next1de for adopting 2 Fragments of Life through the Adopt seKarang programme! The coral fragments were a...
31/05/2026

Huge thanks to Next1de for adopting 2 Fragments of Life through the Adopt seKarang programme! The coral fragments were adopted on behalf of NexT1DE and they have been safely tagged on our Coral Nursery Table in Larapan Island.

We hope they continue to grow healthily 🪸

Your contribution not only help to support the conservation of our marine ecosystem but also the work of our CMCGs.

You can now adopt a coral in Redang or Semporna! Once you’ve chosen your coral's location, our amazing Community Marine Conservation Groups (CMCGs) will plant it for you and keep you updated as it grows and thrives.

Visit our 'Adopt seKarang' page on our website to learn more and start your coral adoption journey today (link in bio 🔗)

Adopt one for you or for your loved ones and help our reefs and community to thrive 💙

We are saddened by the recent discovery of fish bombing activity at our reef rehabilitation site in Selakan. Years of ha...
29/05/2026

We are saddened by the recent discovery of fish bombing activity at our reef rehabilitation site in Selakan. Years of hard work and careful restoration were destroyed in seconds.

However, we are grateful for the prompt action taken by the State Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister and Sabah Parks on this matter. We are also thankful to everyone who helped raise awareness by sharing, commenting, and speaking about this incident. 🤍

We hope stern action will be taken to ensure this destructive practice is stopped and prevented from happening again in the future. We remain committed to supporting both our marine ecosystems and local community marine conservation groups in protecting their homes.

We completed 'Bengkel Pelan Pengurusan Biodiversiti Pulau Bidong' which was held in collaboration with Terengganu State ...
27/05/2026

We completed 'Bengkel Pelan Pengurusan Biodiversiti Pulau Bidong' which was held in collaboration with Terengganu State Parks and last week in Terengganu.

The workshop gathered representatives from various Terengganu state agencies to explore ways to achieve participatory, integrated, and sustainable management of our islands. Discussions ranged from marine resource management to addressing challenges and identifying practical solutions.

We’re sincerely grateful for the active and meaningful participation from everyone involved. Your insights and contributions played an important role in highlighting key challenges and shaping possible pathways forward.

A heartfelt thank you to all who shared their time, ideas, and commitment. Together, we are making meaningful progress towards a more sustainable future for Terengganu’s marine and island ecosystems.

We also look forward to more states joining this important conversation on sustainable marine and island management.

The project is supported by Oceans 5.

A sad day for our Selakan rehabilitation site.It was discovered that two fish bomb craters destroyed at least 10 reef st...
24/05/2026

A sad day for our Selakan rehabilitation site.

It was discovered that two fish bomb craters destroyed at least 10 reef stars and the corals that have been growing on them for the past two years.

Based on the craters and coral fragments found around the site, it is believed that the incident happened yesterday or two days ago, either early in the morning or during sunset.

The Selakan Marine Conservation Group's Manager, Ulas Musedi, expressed his sadness at seeing the corals that they had planted and cared for over the past two years destroyed in the blink of an eye. Even though the has been regularly patrolling the area, these fish bombers still managed to find a way.

We urge everyone to report fish bombing activities to the relevant authorities if you witness them. Please also avoid supporting this activity by buying fish known to be obtained through fish bombing.

Watching our reefs recover takes years, but destruction can happen in an instant. Our reefs need all of us to protect them.

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Kuala Lumpur
50450

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Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00

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