‘Turtle Lady’ receives lifetime achievement award

Conservation champion: Chan still maintains an active lifestyle in caring for the environment, including marine life.

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s very own “Turtle Lady”, Prof Chan Eng Heng, has been honoured yet again, this time with a lifetime achievement award from the International Sea Turtle Society (ISTS).

The award is given each year to honour individuals who have made a significant impact on sea turtle biology and conservation through the course of their career.