KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is proud of its seven wetland sites recognised internationally as Ramsar sites, says Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup. The recognised sites include Tasek Bera in Pahang, designated in 1994; Tanjung Piai, Pulau Kukup and Sungai Pulai in Johor, designated in 2003 and Kuching Wetlands National Park in Sarawak, designated in 2005. Arthur said Sabah has two Ramsar sites: the Lower Kinabatangan-Segama Wetlands and the Kota Kinabalu Wetlands, designated in 2008 and 2016, respectively. "Malaysia is fortunate to possess a rich and diverse wetland ecosystem covering more than 5.19 million hectares," he said in a Facebook post on Monday (Feb 2), in conjunction with World Wetlands Day. "As of 2025, a total of 2,546 wetlands of international importance, known as Ramsar sites, have been designated worldwide," he said.

Source: The Star February 02, 2026 16:25 UTC