Coastal Protection Begins with Awareness: Yayasan PETRONAS Brings Communities and Students Together at Seberang Takir, Terengganu

TERENGGANU, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Yayasan PETRONAS brought together volunteers and local communities at Pantai Seberang Takir to raise awareness of coastal protection and foster a shared responsibility for safeguarding Malaysia’s marine ecosystems.

In collaboration with the Terengganu State Education Department (JPNT), Kuala Terengganu City Council (MBKT), Green Growth Asia Foundation (GGAF) and the Seberang Takir community, the initiative was anchored on environmental education and community participation. It consisted of a beach clean-up and educational talks as practical platforms to help participants better understand the importance of healthy coastlines, marine biodiversity and responsible waste management.