Within Lang Tengah Island, Tanjong Jara, and Chakar Hutan Beach, our PULIHARA teams are engaged in three distinct marine conservation projects. They diligently conduct beach patrols aimed at the conservation of Malaysian sea turtles. Our primary objective is to mitigate the risk of local extinction by intercepting and safeguarding precious turtle eggs from both human poachers and natural predators through our conservation efforts.
Within Lang Tengah Island, Tanjong Jara, and Chakar Hutan Beach, our PULIHARA teams are engaged in three distinct marine conservation projects. They diligently conduct beach patrols aimed at the conservation of Malaysian sea turtles. Our primary objective is to mitigate the risk of local extinction by intercepting and safeguarding precious turtle eggs from both human poachers and natural predators through our conservation efforts.
PULIHARA, officially known as Persatuan Pemuliharaan dan Kajian Marin Malaysia (Marine Conservation and Research Organisation Malaysia), is a dedicated non-profit organization registered with the Registrar of Societies.
Formerly known as Lang Tengah Turtle Watch (LTTW), a renowned name in conservation circles, we have evolved to streamline our operations for greater efficiency. This restructuring led to the establishment of PULIHARA as our conservation arm.
Amidst these changes, our core team members and project sites remain steadfast. We remain unwavering in our commitment to the conservation efforts once spearheaded by LTTW, now under the banner of PULIHARA.
Imagine waking up on a remote tropical island, untouched and lesser-known, where nature’s splendour unfolds in unique harmony. This is Lang Tengah, The Eagle in the Middle, a jewel off the northeast coast of Peninsular Malaysia.
As our main site, Lang Tengah offers a great opportunity for volunteers to embark on their journey of turtle conservation.
Facing a crescent-shaped beach of golden sand, Tanjong Jara Resort emerges as an oasis of serenity nestled on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia. Amidst the pristine beauty of nature’s canvas, Tanjong Jara Resort stands as a testament to traditional luxury and well-being, its very essence steeped in the timeless allure of age-old Malay rituals.
Yet, beyond its opulent facades lies a deeper, more profound connection to the natural world – where the beaches adjacent to the resort serve as a nesting ground for Terengganu’s green turtles and painted terrapins from March to October, , offering a unique opportunity for volunteers amidst the resort’s stunning backdrop.
In the ethereal expanse of Pantai Chakar Hutan, where the whispers of the ocean meet the gentle rustle of casuarina trees, lies a sanctuary revered by both land and sea. Here, amidst the tranquil embrace of nature, a timeless ritual unfolds: the annual nesting of the majestic green sea turtles. With an unwavering commitment to conservation, in 2022, PULIHARA collaborated with the Terengganu Department of Fisheries to safeguard the eggs and monitor the nesting female population at Chakar Hutan.
Imagine waking up on a remote tropical island, untouched and lesser-known, where nature’s splendour unfolds in unique harmony. This is Lang Tengah, The Eagle in the Middle, a jewel off the northeast coast of Peninsular Malaysia.
As our main site, Lang Tengah offers a great opportunity for volunteers to embark on their journey of turtle conservation.
Facing a crescent-shaped beach of golden sand, Tanjong Jara Resort emerges as an oasis of serenity nestled on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia. Amidst the pristine beauty of nature’s canvas, Tanjong Jara Resort stands as a testament to traditional luxury and well-being, its very essence steeped in the timeless allure of age-old Malay rituals.
Yet, beyond its opulent facades lies a deeper, more profound connection to the natural world – where the beaches adjacent to the resort serve as a nesting ground for Terengganu’s green turtles and painted terrapins from March to October, offering a unique opportunity for volunteers amidst the resort’s stunning backdrop.
In the ethereal expanse of Pantai Chakar Hutan, where the whispers of the ocean meet the gentle rustle of casuarina trees, lies a sanctuary revered by both land and sea. Here, amidst the tranquil embrace of nature, a timeless ritual unfolds: the annual nesting of the majestic green sea turtles.
With an unwavering commitment to conservation, in 2022, PULIHARA collaborated with the Terengganu Department of Fisheries to safeguard the eggs and monitor the nesting female population at Chakar Hutan.
To ensure that our migratory population of turtles is able to continue using the island as a breeding ground for generations to come, we need guardians to stop the poaching activities on Lang Tengah. Our operation can only function if we have a dedicated team of individuals willing to partake in our conservation practices, including our new marine research projects.
Volunteers are an essential part of our operation—in fact, we can’t do without them. By engaging in activities such as night time beach patrols, egg collection, and nest monitoring, volunteers enable us to help save the turtles and collate our scientific data throughout the season.
Join our impactful turtle conservation efforts in Malaysia as a dedicated volunteer. Contribute to marine biodiversity, protect endangered turtle nests, and make a difference in preserving our oceans’ delicate ecosystems.
As a non-profit marine conservation project, we are always on the lookout for funds to support the cost of operating our project sites throughout the year. These would include salaries, food, transportation, purchase or rental of tools & equipment, administrative costs and so on.
Your donation helps us to fuel the tide of conservation efforts, ensuring our majestic sea turtles thrive for generations to come.
