Annual terrapin release attracts massive support

Chen (second from right) with stakeholders of the terrapin conservation programme as they release terrapins into Sungai Kemaman.

AROUND 800 members of the public were at the banks of Sungai Kemaman to witness the annual terrapin (Batagur affinis) release organised by Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia (TCS).

The annual release of river terrapins in Terengganu, this time involving 300 hatchlings, demonstrates the commitment of Kampung Pasir Gajah villagers to do their part in conserving this threatened species.