Awards

10 May 2010

Novermber 2008 – Recipient of Merdeka Award

In 2008, the Malaysian Nature Society received the inaugural 2008 Merdeka Award in the Environment category. This was mainly due to MNS’ work in the Belum-Temengor Forest Complex Conservation Initiative. Upon receiving the award, MNS was lauded for its reputation of persistence, perseverance and consistency for the cause of conservation.

The Merdeka Award was founded by PETRONAS, ExxonMobil and Shell to reward those who have made outstanding contributions in their respective fields to the people of Malaysia. It is aimed at encouraging Malaysians to strive above the ordinary and to promote leadership and excellence.

October 2008 – BirdLife International Partner

BirdLife International is a renowned global partnership of conservation organizations that strive to conserve birds, their habitats and global biodiversity. It works with over one hundred countries and territories worldwide and collaborates on regional work programmes in every continent towards environmental sustainability.

As a BirdLife International Partner, MNS is recognised as a leading authority on the status of birds, their habitats as well as issues and problems affecting bird life in our region.