GAS Malaysia Berhad (Gas Malaysia), a member of MMC Group, organised a corporate social responsibility (CSR) mangrove tree planting initiative at Taman Rekreasi Paya Bakau Sijangkang, Kuala Langat, Selangor, as part of its ongoing commitment towards environmental conservation.
The Malaysian Reserve reported that the programme involved the planting of approximately 120 mangrove saplings, supported by more than 30 Gas Malaysia employees as volunteers.
Mangroves play an important role in protecting coastlines from erosion, reducing the adverse impact of floods by acting as a natural protection against strong waves and rising water levels, absorbing carbon dioxide and providing essential habitats for marine life.
This initiative emphasises Gas Malaysia’s broader CSR framework, anchored by four key pillars – Environment, Community, Education and Sports.
As an environment-focused CSR programme, it supports Gas Malaysia’s wider Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) agenda by contributing towards biodiversity conservation, strengthening climate resilience and promoting sustainable community development.
Taman Rekreasi Paya Bakau Sijangkang was chosen as the venue as a community-led mangrove conservation site that has been revitalised from a former landfill into a 24-hectare ecological and eco-tourism site.
The area plays a vital role in protecting the coastline, carbon sequestration and promoting environmental awareness among the local community.
