Kudat: Tourism, Culture and Environment Assistant Minister, Datuk Bolkiah Ismail, said the priceless heritage in the Coral Triangle off the State's waters must be preserved and protected.
He said this was important to ensure diversity in the marine life and eco-system of this rich habitat.
"There are two areas in Sabah waters with a high concentration of corals, in Semporna and the proposed Tun Mustapha Parks, which cover the waters and coastal areas of Kudat-Banggi, Kota Marudu and Pitas," he said.
He said this during a breaking of fast and appreciation ceremony with the WWF Malaysia and communities from Kudat-Banggi, Kota Marudu and Pitas, here.
"This is why the State Government proposed to gazette the 1.02-hectare Tun Mustapha Parks as a marine park, which would be managed by the community, government agencies and non-governmental organisations (NGOs), under the administration of the Sabah Parks.
"Although it is still under the gazetting process, we are starting to see efforts by the community, with the backing of government bodies and NGOs, in preserving the marine environment in their villages," Bolkiah said.
He said this was important to ensure diversity in the marine life and eco-system of this rich habitat.
"There are two areas in Sabah waters with a high concentration of corals, in Semporna and the proposed Tun Mustapha Parks, which cover the waters and coastal areas of Kudat-Banggi, Kota Marudu and Pitas," he said.
He said this during a breaking of fast and appreciation ceremony with the WWF Malaysia and communities from Kudat-Banggi, Kota Marudu and Pitas, here.
"This is why the State Government proposed to gazette the 1.02-hectare Tun Mustapha Parks as a marine park, which would be managed by the community, government agencies and non-governmental organisations (NGOs), under the administration of the Sabah Parks.
"Although it is still under the gazetting process, we are starting to see efforts by the community, with the backing of government bodies and NGOs, in preserving the marine environment in their villages," Bolkiah said.
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