Bank Islam Reinforces Commitment With Mangrove And Turtle Conservation Initiative At Pantai Chendor

KUANTAN, July 28 (Bernama) -- Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad (Bank Islam) reinforced its long-term sustainability commitment with a mangrove and turtle conservation initiative held at Pantai Chendor on Saturday, in conjunction with International Mangrove Ecosystem Conservation Day.

In a statement, the bank said the initiative was organised in collaboration with the Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) Pahang, with support from the Advanced Technology Training Centre (Adtec), Kemaman, and students from Maahad Tahfiz Negeri Pahang. 

The initiative saw 150 volunteers comprising Bank Islam staff, students, drug intervention programme participants and members of the local community, planting 3,000 mangrove saplings and releasing 100  turtle hatchlings into the sea in a bid to conserve endangered marine species.

Bank Islam Group chief operating and sustainability officer, Mohamed Iran Moriff Mohd Shariff, said the initiative builds on five other environmental conservation projects the bank has undertaken since 2019.

“Today’s activity is not merely symbolic. It is a meaningful step towards environmental preservation for the sake of future generations,” he said.

Bank Islam reaffirmed its commitment to environmental responsibility by encouraging the involvement of local communities in addressing environmental issues such as climate change, which continues to affect their quality of life.

MNS vice-president Noor Jehan Abu Bakar said this third collaboration with Bank Islam reflects a shared vision between the corporate sector and civil society in protecting the environment.

“MNS believes long-term partnerships like this can make a meaningful impact in conserving coastal ecosystems and ensuring the survival of marine species increasingly threatened by human activity and climate change,” she said.

The initiative also aims to empower communities by supporting the local economy through the purchase of mangrove saplings and turtle eggs from fishermen.

“Aligned with the national goal of planting one million mangrove trees by 2030, the effort supports broader climate action and coastal erosion mitigation, particularly under the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),” the statement added.

-- BERNAMA