Peat swamps in Malaysia are lush forests full of fish, prawns and trees. They can be turned into tourist attractions. Photos: Filepics By TAPAN KUMAR NATH and ANDREW SIAFor some villagers in northern Selangor, the nearby swamps are a great friend. Already a subscriber? Log inThe Star Festive Promo: Get 35% OFF Digital AccessCancel anytime. Ad-free. Unlimited access with perks.Monthly PlanRM 13.90/monthSubscribeBest ValueAnnual PlanRM 12.33/monthRM 8.02/monthSubscribeBilled as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter. Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates! Tags / Keywords: For peat’s sake! Report a mistake What is the issue about? Spelling and grammatical error Factually incorrect Story is irrelevant This field is mandatory. Please provide details of the report. Email (optional) Please enter valid email. Report issue Cancel Invalid captcha response. Please re-try again. Thank you for your report! Related News Nation 1d ago Fisheries Act amendment to strengthen marine mammal conservation Myanmar 06 Feb 2026 Myanmar stresses community role in wetlands conservation Singapore 06 Feb 2026 ‘Profoundly encouraging’ for conservation efforts: Rare sambar deer seen with fawn at Singapore's Mandai