About
Founded in 1940, the Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) is a member-driven organisation committed to the conservation of Malaysia's natural heritage. It operates independently, is nonpartisan, non-governmental, and non-profit.
MNS has branches in each Malaysian state, including one in Selangor known as the Malaysian Nature Society Selangor Branch, which was established in 1953 at the 6th MNS Annual General Meeting.
Watch a brief history of the MNS Selangor Branch 1953-2023
See how MNS Selangor Branch fits into the MNS family.
Everyone has a part to play in protecting Malaysia’s natural heritage. The Malaysian Nature Society Selangor Branch works together with various NGOs, local and state authorities, federal agencies, and indigenous groups to tackle environmental and conservation challenges.
The MNS Selangor Branch is managed by a Branch Committee that’s elected by our members - an Executive Committee (Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer) and Ordinary Committee Members and co-opted members which normally serve a term of two years.
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| ^ MNS Selangor Branch AGM 2023 in Janda Baik. Photo: Alex Foong |
In the branch, members with shared interests collaborate to establish Special Interest Groups (SIGs). The formation and dissolution of these groups are subject to approval by the Branch Committee, which holds final authority.
Both the Branch Committee and the SIG Committees are made up of volunteers. They’re the ones who plan and organise field trips and activities for members living in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Cyberjaya, and Putrajaya.
Both the Branch Committee and the SIG Committees are made up of volunteers. They’re the ones who plan and organise field trips and activities for members living in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Cyberjaya, and Putrajaya.
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS
Bird Group Coordinator: Wong Shea Hong
Vice-Bird Group Coordinator: Bryan Wee Yan Jun
The Bird Group's goal is to encourage bird watching by organizing activities like day trips and beginner sessions. They also focus on raising awareness about bird conservation through courses, exhibitions, and talks. On top of that, the group plays a key role in studying and documenting birds in Malaysia, with projects like the Asian Waterbird Census, Raptor Count, and the Kapar Waterbird Survey.
Vice-Bird Group Coordinator: Bryan Wee Yan Jun
The Bird Group's goal is to encourage bird watching by organizing activities like day trips and beginner sessions. They also focus on raising awareness about bird conservation through courses, exhibitions, and talks. On top of that, the group plays a key role in studying and documenting birds in Malaysia, with projects like the Asian Waterbird Census, Raptor Count, and the Kapar Waterbird Survey.
Email: birdgroupselangormns@gmail.com
Facebook: MNS Selangor Branch Bird Group
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Flora Group Coordinator: Yao Tze Leong
We highlight how plants are deeply connected to different parts of the environment and encourage members to share their knowledge while exploring a variety of plant life. Our goal is to stay relevant to both members and the public, with a focus on environmental conservation and preservation. We also encourage people to give back to nature by volunteering and taking action to care for the Earth.
We highlight how plants are deeply connected to different parts of the environment and encourage members to share their knowledge while exploring a variety of plant life. Our goal is to stay relevant to both members and the public, with a focus on environmental conservation and preservation. We also encourage people to give back to nature by volunteering and taking action to care for the Earth.
E-mail: flora@mnsselangorbranch.org
Facebook: MNS Selangor Branch Flora Group
Green Living Coordinator: Wong Ee Lynn
We promote a sustainable lifestyle by raising awareness about energy use, waste reduction, composting, conserving water, and the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling. We organize activities like Turtle Volunteer Programmes, community cleanups, visit-and-volunteer days at local farms, Eco Kids day camps, Style Swaps, and workshops on writing letters to the editor.
Email: wongeelynn@yahoo.com
Facebook: Green Living Facebook
Instagram: @mnsgreenliving
Tik Tok: @mnsgreenliving
We promote a sustainable lifestyle by raising awareness about energy use, waste reduction, composting, conserving water, and the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling. We organize activities like Turtle Volunteer Programmes, community cleanups, visit-and-volunteer days at local farms, Eco Kids day camps, Style Swaps, and workshops on writing letters to the editor.
Email: wongeelynn@yahoo.com
Facebook: Green Living Facebook
Instagram: @mnsgreenliving
Tik Tok: @mnsgreenliving
Herp Group Coordinator: Chan Yik Khan
We’re all about the conservation and education of herps (short for herpetofauna), which includes reptiles and amphibians like snakes, lizards, turtles, frogs, and caecilians. We organise night walks and talks to help raise public awareness and knowledge about these fascinating creatures.
Email: mnsherp@gmail.com
Facebook: Herp Facebook
Facebook: Herp Facebook
Marine Group Coordinator: Wong Se-Wei
We are dedicated to promoting marine conservation and increasing awareness through educational programmes and skills training for both members and the general public.
Email: marine@mnsselangorbranch.org
Facebook: Marine SIG Facebook
Website: https://mnsmarine.wordpress.com/
We are dedicated to promoting marine conservation and increasing awareness through educational programmes and skills training for both members and the general public.
Email: marine@mnsselangorbranch.org
Facebook: Marine SIG Facebook
Website: https://mnsmarine.wordpress.com/
Mycology Group Coordinators: Loon Yit Hong (lead)
and Joseph Pallante
Established: 7 August 2024
The world as we know it wouldn't exist without fungi. Fungi have been around for more than a billion years - working as the natural world's architects and alchemists. They are critical links between the health, stability, and abundance of the soil, plants, and freshwater on which life depends. The third "F" to flora and fauna, funga, is often cast aside - a forgotten kingdom.
The mission of the MNS Selangor Branch Mycology Group is to promote the understanding, appreciation, documentation, ethics, and conservation of fungi in Malaysia. We aim to foster a collaborative community of enthusiasts and professionals dedicated to advancing mycological research, education, and conservation efforts. Through public outreach, educational programs, webinars, photography and cultivation workshops, guided mushroom forays, and scientific research, we strive to highlight the vital role fungi play in our ecosystems and to inspire a greater commitment to preserving Malaysia's natural biodiversity. The MNS Selangor Branch Mycology SIG is for anyone looking to learn more about fungal ecology and how to incorporate fungi into their life.
E-mail: mycology@mnsselangorbranch.org
Website: https://mycology.mnsselangorbranch.org/
and Joseph Pallante
Established: 7 August 2024
The world as we know it wouldn't exist without fungi. Fungi have been around for more than a billion years - working as the natural world's architects and alchemists. They are critical links between the health, stability, and abundance of the soil, plants, and freshwater on which life depends. The third "F" to flora and fauna, funga, is often cast aside - a forgotten kingdom.
The mission of the MNS Selangor Branch Mycology Group is to promote the understanding, appreciation, documentation, ethics, and conservation of fungi in Malaysia. We aim to foster a collaborative community of enthusiasts and professionals dedicated to advancing mycological research, education, and conservation efforts. Through public outreach, educational programs, webinars, photography and cultivation workshops, guided mushroom forays, and scientific research, we strive to highlight the vital role fungi play in our ecosystems and to inspire a greater commitment to preserving Malaysia's natural biodiversity. The MNS Selangor Branch Mycology SIG is for anyone looking to learn more about fungal ecology and how to incorporate fungi into their life.
E-mail: mycology@mnsselangorbranch.org
Website: https://mycology.mnsselangorbranch.org/
Facebook: Mycology Facebook
Nature Guides Coordinator: Pasupathy Jayaraj
We serve as a bridge between complex scientific knowledge and everyday understanding through interpretative walks, making information more accessible to all. Our efforts can be seen as we guide the public and school children during Tanjung Tuan's Raptor Watch and Kuala Selangor Nature Park's Festival of Wings, and at a few of MNS Selangor Branch's Climate Action Kids Engagement field trips.
Email: natureguides@mnsselangorbranch.org
Facebook: Nature Guides
We serve as a bridge between complex scientific knowledge and everyday understanding through interpretative walks, making information more accessible to all. Our efforts can be seen as we guide the public and school children during Tanjung Tuan's Raptor Watch and Kuala Selangor Nature Park's Festival of Wings, and at a few of MNS Selangor Branch's Climate Action Kids Engagement field trips.
Email: natureguides@mnsselangorbranch.org
Facebook: Nature Guides
Pathfinders Group Coordinators: Joseph Hwan King Lee (lead)
and Chan Cheng Wee
True to our name, we actively engage in bushwhacking and trailblazing, exploring uncharted territories through reconnaissance and exploration. We seek relaxation, adventure, and challenges in the wild, fostering a deep connection with forests, hills, mountains, waterfalls, and streams, offering a natural escape from the pressures of urban life.
Email: pathfinders@mnsselangorbranch.org
General enquiries: (https://pathfindersmns.t.me/)
To Telegram as a person: @pathfindersmns or https://pathfindersmns.t.me (can add @pathfindersmns into your TG group)
Website: https://pathfinders.mnsselangorbranch.org/
Telegram: https://t.me/+WP7NnFJCmMZRhwZ0
Facebook: Pathfinders Facebook
and Chan Cheng Wee
True to our name, we actively engage in bushwhacking and trailblazing, exploring uncharted territories through reconnaissance and exploration. We seek relaxation, adventure, and challenges in the wild, fostering a deep connection with forests, hills, mountains, waterfalls, and streams, offering a natural escape from the pressures of urban life.
Email: pathfinders@mnsselangorbranch.org
General enquiries: (https://pathfindersmns.t.me/)
To Telegram as a person: @pathfindersmns or https://pathfindersmns.t.me (can add @pathfindersmns into your TG group)
Website: https://pathfinders.mnsselangorbranch.org/
Telegram: https://t.me/+WP7NnFJCmMZRhwZ0
Facebook: Pathfinders Facebook
Photo Group Coordinator: Alex Foong
We are nature photographers of all skill levels, promoting both photography and an appreciation for the natural world. Through our focus on conservation education, we engage the public via photography, participating in events like the Kuala Lumpur Photography Festival and contributing to projects such as the Batu Caves Guide Book.
Website: http://photogroup.mnsselangorbranch.org
Facebook: Photo Group
Facebook: Photo Group
Instagram: @mnsphotogroup
YouTube: MNS Naturegrapher
YouTube: MNS Naturegrapher
