The highest peak of the Langkawi island is now threatened by over 93 acres of virgin rainforest logging and sand mining. If we do nothing now, the home of hundreds of animals, trees and wildlife such as great hornbills, black giant squirrels and island flying foxes are going to be at stake.
The mountain is 220 million years old and composed mainly of granite. It is a part of Southeast Asia’s first UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK, chosen because of its geological importance to the region and conservation of nature. If we let this project continue, these activities are going to pose a threat to the rich ecosystem of flora and fauna on the island.
It will also damage the island’s natural formations which have the oldest and most complete Palaeozoic (540 million to 250 million years ago) geological record in the region. It may also possibly pollute the island’s sources of water from the underground aquifers that sustain the flora and fauna on the island, which is also a source of drinking water for people.
We need Malaysians, environmentalists and anyone who cares about nature to stand with us. Please help us share and sign the petition to stop this and save Langkawi‘s Gunung Raya Forest Reserve.
