Environment news in Felcra Seberang Perak

1. Eight Malayan tiger cubs born under MPOGCF-Perhilitan programme

   4 days ago Bernama National Wildlife Rescue Centre, Sungkai, Perak 46.6 km

   Eight Malayan tiger cubs were born to one female between 2023 and 2025 under a conservation programme run by MPOGCF and Perhilitan, with the births recorded at the National Wildlife Rescue Centre in Sungkai, Perak. MPOGCF has spent RM2 million since 2021 on ex-situ breeding, research and training, and a new MoU with FELDA is being finalised.

2. Forest fire at FRIM Bidor research plot fully extinguished

   5 days ago Astro Awani SPF Bidor, Perak 37.5 km

   A forest fire affecting a research plot at the FRIM Research Station (SPF) Bidor in Perak was fully extinguished yesterday afternoon. The operation involved multiple agencies including the fire department, and an impact assessment on the affected plot will be conducted.

3. Forest fire scorches 2.42 hectares at FRIM Bidor, crews resume operation

   1 week ago New Straits Times Bidor, Perak 37.5 km

   A forest fire broke out at the Forest Research Institute of Malaysia (FRIM) in Bidor, Perak, yesterday evening, scorching about 2.42 hectares. Firefighters from the Bidor station brought the blaze under control, with only 15 per cent of the area still burning when operations paused at midnight for safety. The operation resumed this morning.

4. DOE samples factory discharge after dead fish and crabs found in Sungai Sitiawan

   1 week ago Malay Mail Sungai Sitiawan, Perak 34.6 km

   The Department of Environment is investigating suspected industrial pollution in Sungai Sitiawan, Perak, after dead fish and crabs were found at several locations along the river. Samples were taken from a factory's discharge point and the river for analysis, with legal action pending results.

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6. Dead fish and crabs raise pollution concerns in Sitiawan river, DOE investigates

   2 weeks ago Malay Mail Kampung Sitiawan, Manjung, Perak 33.2 km

   Environmental group Kuasa has raised concerns over alleged river pollution in Kampung Sitiawan, Manjung, after dead fish and crabs were found. The group suspects a glove manufacturer may be responsible, and the Department of Environment has begun an investigation.