Reef Check Malaysia

Reef Check Malaysia An organisation committed to healthy oceans. There are some 3,600 km2 of reef around the country, including fringing reefs and offshore islands.
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We create impact by partnering with local communities, government agencies and the private sector to protect and conserve marine ecosystems. Malaysia is part of the “Coral Triangle”, the area of the world’s oceans recognized by scientists as having the highest biodiversity. Coral reefs therefore represent an economically important ecosystem and are the foundation of a significant percentage of the

country’s tourist industry. Over 350 species of hard coral have been identified in Malaysian waters. However, a lack of comprehensive management programmes is leading to degradation of this important economic resource. This situation is exacerbated by inadequate information on the status and location of the reefs, further hindering management efforts. In 2001, Reef Check Foundation appointed a National Coordinator for Malaysia, to promote Reef Check and carry out training and surveys. While there were some successes, lack of funding and support prevented the coordinator from having a major impact on marine conservation in Malaysia. In 2006, the British Government provided funding for a one year project to establish a more sustainable Reef Check programme in Malaysia. That project culminated with the registration of Reef Check Malaysia Bhd as a non-profit company in August 2007.

A big shoutout to Xuan 艺轩 Ang, for adopting a Fragment of Life through the Adopt seKarang programme! The coral fragment...
27/06/2026

A big shoutout to Xuan 艺轩 Ang, for adopting a Fragment of Life through the Adopt seKarang programme! The coral fragment they have adopted has been safely tagged in Redang and we hope they continue to grow healthily 🪸

Your contribution not only help to support the conservation of our marine ecosystem but also the work of our CMCGs.

You can now adopt a coral in Redang or Semporna! Once you’ve chosen your coral's location, our amazing Community Marine Conservation Groups (CMCGs) will plant it for you and keep you updated as it grows and thrives.

Visit our 'Adopt seKarang' page on our website to learn more and start your coral adoption journey today (link in bio 🔗)

Adopt one for you or for your loved ones and help our reefs and community to thrive 💙

26/06/2026

Sometimes, our corals need a little extra help. ❤️‍🩹 The stormy weather left our coral rehabilitation blocks scattered and out of place.

Our team headed out to carefully rearrange them, putting each one back where it belongs so the corals can continue to grow, recover, and thrive. 💙



25/06/2026

Healthy reefs need more than restoration, they need community stewardship.

In Mersing, we are strengthening local community involvement in marine conservation through coral rehabilitation efforts.

By working alongside community members, we are not only helping to restore degraded reef habitats but also building local capacity and fostering a sense of ownership over the marine ecosystems that support their livelihoods.

Let's do this together!

Back at it again, a massive thank you to for adopting 2 more Fragments of Life through the Adopt seKarang programme! Th...
24/06/2026

Back at it again, a massive thank you to for adopting 2 more Fragments of Life through the Adopt seKarang programme! The coral fragments were adopted on behalf of NexT1DE and this time have been safely tagged on Redang Island.

Your contribution not only help to support the conservation of our marine ecosystem but also the work of our CMCGs.

You can now adopt a coral in Redang or Semporna! Once you’ve chosen your coral's location, our amazing Community Marine Conservation Groups (CMCGs) will plant it for you and keep you updated as it grows and thrives.

Visit our 'Adopt seKarang' page on our website to learn more and start your coral adoption journey today (link in bio 🔗)

Adopt one for you or for your loved ones and help our reefs and community to thrive 💙

Lasting conservation can only be achieved when communities are actively involved. This is a principle we firmly believe ...
23/06/2026

Lasting conservation can only be achieved when communities are actively involved. This is a principle we firmly believe in.

Our Senior Programme Manager, Adzmin Fatta, recently shared his thoughts on the vital role coastal communities play in protecting our oceans for future generations. Swipe to Slide 5 to see where the articles were featured.

We are grateful for the support and collaboration of the local communities we work with, and we look forward to strengthening these partnerships in the years ahead. 💙

A sincere thanks to for adopting a Fragment of Life through the Adopt seKarang programme! The coral fragment they have ...
21/06/2026

A sincere thanks to for adopting a Fragment of Life through the Adopt seKarang programme! The coral fragment they have adopted has been safely tagged in Redang and we hope they continue to grow healthily 🪸

Your contribution not only help to support the conservation of our marine ecosystem but also the work of our CMCGs.

You can now adopt a coral in Redang or Semporna! Once you’ve chosen your coral's location, our amazing Community Marine Conservation Groups (CMCGs) will plant it for you and keep you updated as it grows and thrives.

Visit our 'Adopt seKarang' page on our website to learn more and start your coral adoption journey today (link in bio 🔗)

Adopt one for you or for your loved ones and help our reefs and community to thrive 💙

Recently, our team in Johor conducted a seagrass nursery-based planting activity with students from SK Kampung Baru Pasi...
18/06/2026

Recently, our team in Johor conducted a seagrass nursery-based planting activity with students from SK Kampung Baru Pasir Gogok.

The students were introduced to the importance of seagrass ecosystems and learned that seagrasses exist within their own coastal area! They were then able to explore three seagrass species collected from Sungai Johor and also took part in planting these species in baskets and tanks at the school. This programme allows them to observe and monitor seagrass growth firsthand.

We hope this experience inspires these young learners to become more aware of the seagrass ecosystems and the need to conserve them for future generations.

We would like to thank our volunteer representative from Pengerang Terminals Sdn. Bhd. (PITSB), Mr. Abdul Hadi, for his participation and contribution to this activity.

16/06/2026

We've shared with the Pulau Aur community that glass bottles aren't just waste.

Now, we're showing them that glass bottles can be repurposed as part of the preparation for coral rehabilitation structures.

Together with volunteers and the local community, these bottles are given a new purpose before being transported to the rehabilitation site.

What may look ordinary in our hands today could become a new home for marine life tomorrow!

A huge thank you to Fine Today Malaysia Sdn. Bhd for adopting a Frame of Hope through the Adopt seKarang programme! The ...
14/06/2026

A huge thank you to Fine Today Malaysia Sdn. Bhd for adopting a Frame of Hope through the Adopt seKarang programme! The spider frame they have adopted has been safely tagged in Kulapuan, Semporna and we hope they continue to grow healthily 🪸

Your contribution not only help to support the conservation of our marine ecosystem but also the work of our CMCGs.

You can now adopt a coral in Redang or Semporna! Once you’ve chosen your coral's location, our amazing Community Marine Conservation Groups (CMCGs) will plant it for you and keep you updated as it grows and thrives.

Visit our 'Adopt seKarang' page on our website to learn more and start your coral adoption journey today.

Adopt one for you or for your loved ones and help our reefs and community to thrive 💙

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Suite 5. 19-5. 22, Box 606, Wisma Central, Jalan Ampang
Kuala Lumpur
50450

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Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00

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