Terengganu seeks more rangers to protect new Pulau Bidong state park
KUALA TERENGGANU, Aug 10 — The Terengganu state government will submit an application to the Department of Wildlif...
On August 10, the Terengganu state government plans to apply for more rangers to safeguard the newly designated Pulau Bidong state park, following its gazetting on July 16. Terengganu State Tourism director Datuk Tengku Mohd Ariffin Tengku A. Rahman highlighted the importance of additional rangers to enhance monitoring and enforcement, covering the land, islands, and waters up to one nautical mile surrounding the park.
Currently, Terengganu has 511 rangers managing biodiversity across the state, comprising 330 state-appointed enforcement assistants and 181 community rangers funded by the federal government. Following the gazetting of Pulau Bidong as a state park, the government seeks more rangers to combat encroachment and illegal activities. During the Terengganu-level World Ranger Day 2026 celebration, the launch of the new Kenyir Rangers logo symbolized the team's renewed commitment to conservation and environmental protection.
The Kenyir Rangers now include 16 agencies, each with its own jurisdiction and responsibilities within the Tasik Kenyir area. Regular patrols and monitoring are conducted by the relevant agencies, with operations undisclosed to ensure effective enforcement.
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