‘It is vital to continue exploration’


Natural treasures: Pulau Banding, the location of the BTA. — Bernama

GERIK: A total of 519 new species of flora, fauna and fungi have been discovered in the Pulau Banding area here recently, significantly enriching Malaysia’s national biodiversity database.

The findings were made during the Banding Trail Adventure (BTA) 2025 three-day expedition, which began last Friday.

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