Malaysia has 96 arborists compared to 500 in Singapore

Having arborists helps in mitigation and reducing the risk scale. - Filepic

StarMetro approached Malaysian Society of Arborist (PArM) to learn more about what it takes to look after trees and the situation in the country, and especially in the Klang Valley.

PArM vice-president Rosslan Yaacob said there were currently 96 certified arborists in Malaysia, whereas Singapore has 500.