‘Alien’ threats to the environment


Spreading awareness: Azah (centre) inspecting a Jom Kenali IAS exhibit at the National Botanic Gardens Shah Alam. — MUHAMAD SHAHRIL ROSLI/The Star

SHAH ALAM: Beware of Invasive Alien Species (IAS) landing on Malaysian soil.

No, this is not science fiction – IAS refers to animals and plants that are introduced accidentally or deliberately into a natural environment where they are not normally found.

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