Fruit-ful effort by planting trees for the Earth

Penang Forestry Department director Muhammad Ezhar Yusuf (right) showing Flex Batu Kawan general manager Ruben Nyul and factory operator Reniaugustina how to identify tongkat ali plants, given by the department for Flex to plant on its factory grounds to mark World Earth Day.

NIBONG TEBAL: When planting trees for the sake of the Earth, opt for fruit trees, says Penang Forestry director Muhammad Ezhar Yusuf.

He said this was because the fruits could feed birds, squirrels, bats and other wildlife, while the flowers, nectar and pollen can provide sustenance for thousands of insects.