PUTRAJAYA – Malaysia reaffirmed its commitment to biodiversity conservation during the 4th National Biodiversity Council Meeting (MBN) held on 18 June 2026 in Putrajaya.
The meeting was chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Amar Haji Fadillah bin Haji Yusof, who also launched Malaysia’s 7th National Report (7NR) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).
The 7NR outlines Malaysia’s progress in implementing the National Biodiversity Policy 2022–2030 and its commitments under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
In addition, the Deputy Prime Minister unveiled the new interface of the Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS), designed to improve access to biodiversity data and strengthen conservation efforts nationwide.
The council, managed by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES), serves as the main platform for federal and state governments to coordinate biodiversity strategies.
During the meeting, three consideration papers were presented: the National OECM Framework, the Wild Elephant Population Mitigation and Management Programme in Johor, and the Begonia herveyana Conservation Initiative in Melaka.
Four briefing papers were also tabled, covering Malaysia’s 7th National Report to the CBD, wildlife conservation efforts, and urban biodiversity empowerment through native tree planting.
The Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) contributed with a presentation on the conservation and monitoring of migratory shorebirds in Sarawak, delivered by Deputy General Manager (Conservation) Tuan Haji Madhan Kiflie and officer Ms Noraisah Majri.
The meeting was attended by key figures including Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability YB Dato’ Sri Arthur Joseph Kurup, Minister of Plantations and Commodities YB Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad, Deputy Minister of NRES YB Tuan Syed Ibrahim Syed Noh, and senior officials from ministries, departments, and state governments.
The discussions underscored Malaysia’s determination to balance development with environmental stewardship.
By addressing issues such as elephant population management, plant conservation, and urban biodiversity, the council highlighted the importance of integrating ecological priorities into national planning.
The launch of the 7NR and MyBIS reflects Malaysia’s proactive approach to biodiversity governance, ensuring transparency and accountability in reporting progress to international partners.
The initiatives also demonstrate the country’s readiness to embrace digital tools and collaborative frameworks in safeguarding its natural heritage.
As Malaysia continues to advance its biodiversity agenda, the outcomes of the 4th MBN are expected to guide future conservation strategies, strengthen cooperation between federal and state authorities, and reinforce the nation’s role in global biodiversity efforts.
