Need to conserve Batu Caves


Natural heritage: Photo of a part of the interior of Batu Caves. The limestone massif is under threat from nearby development. — Filepic/The Star

WE read with grave concern a recent report in the press that highlighted land clearing and excavation work at Batu Caves, Selangor, that threaten the integrity of the iconic limestone hill, its biodiversity and geology.

For more than 50 years, concerned NGOs have been calling for Batu Caves to be not only legally protected but for its protected status to be enforced. This new project illustrates the urgent need for a holistic approach to the management of Batu Caves.

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