Bakau revival: Tamco, UiTM spearhead 200‑seedling planting in Kuala Langat

PETALING JAYA, October 14 — In a mangrove conservation initiative called the Tamco CSR 2026 Mangrove Planting Programme, Tamco Switchgear (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd joined forces with Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) and various partner organizations. The event, themed "Plant Today, Protect Tomorrow," took place at Kampung Sijangkang, Telok Panglima Garang, where 200 Rhizophora seedlings were planted at Taman Rekreasi Paya Bakau.

The participants included 190 individuals from Tamco, UiTM, and other agencies such as The Nature Conservancy (TNC), Majlis Perbandaran Kuala Langat (MPKL), Institute of Biosciences and Bioresources (IBSD) UiTM, and Istituto Italiano di Scienze Umanistiche (IIESM).

This initiative aimed to restore and conserve the coastal ecosystem, teaching participants about the role mangroves play in shoreline protection, biodiversity support, and environmental resilience. Beyond the tree planting, the program emphasized the importance of mangrove conservation and the collective impact of small actions on sustainability.

Tamco highlighted that true sustainability goes beyond policy setting; it involves taking meaningful action. The company expressed hope that this initiative would foster greater environmental awareness and demonstrate how collaborative efforts can create lasting benefits. The newly planted mangroves will be monitored, with a goal for an 80% survival rate, to ensure long-term benefits.

The event also underscored the value of industry-academia-government partnerships in driving conservation and promoting community participation. Tamco announced its commitment to ongoing environmental responsibility and building partnerships that contribute to a more sustainable future.