The department of Marine Park Malaysia, of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (NRE) was officially established on 16th July 2007. Formerly known as the Marine Park section under the administration of Department of Fisheries, the section was later transferred to NRE. Marine Park Malaysia or MPM, as it is now commonly known, is responsible for managing the marine parks of Peninsular Malaysia.
Objectives:
- To conserve and protect the biological diversity of the marine community and its habitats.
- To upgrade and conserve the natural habitats of endangered aquatic species.
- To establish management zones for the conservation of aquatic flora and fauna.
- To establish zones of recreational use consistent with its carrying capacity.
- To manage and develop capacity building in public awareness programmes.
