More mangrove trees planted to battle climate change

Council workers planting mangrove saplings along the river near Pantai Malindo in Balik Pulau.

MANGROVE trees are now growing along riverbanks in Pantai Malindo in Balik Pulau, Penang, to provide coastal and environment protection.

Besides providing more greenery to fight climate change, the trees will also serve as a biodiversity hotspot and habitat for fish, shellfish and migratory birds.