KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia government is looking to get local citizens involved in helping to protect and conserve the Sabah rainforest. They are asking Malaysians to donate as little as RM 15 to the effort. According to the governemnt, the money will be given to the rehabilitation of the Malua forest reserve that is facing critical long-term difficulties in the survival of the orangutan, elephant, bear and other wildlife in the preserve. Citizens are also given the opportunity to donate some RM 300 to help other areas near the Danum Valley on the Sabah's east coast. The government has set up a website, www.protectmalua.com, for contributions developed by Malua BioBank, a Sabah-based project for the restoration and protection of critical wildlife habitat and forest ecosystems. Malua BioBank manager Merril Halley said the Protect Malua site made it easy for everyone to contribute towards rainforest conservation. “This has to be one of most cost-effective and enduring ways for individuals to contribute to the restoration and protection of prime rainforest,” said Halley. The effort is part of the government's new plans to restore its wildlife and national parks, but with the economy still facing shortfalls due to last year's decline, it hopes average citizens will take up the call and assist the country in restoring wildlife areas. BM ShortURL: http://goo.gl/G9tGf Tags: Donations, Malaysia, Park, Sabah, Wildlife Section: Animals, Environment, Going Green, Latest News, Southeast Asia
