MSIG Insurance (Malaysia) Bhd (“MSIG Malaysia”) has reinforced its commitment to coastal conservation through an ongoing partnership with the Malaysian Nature Society (MNS), supporting a mangrove planting initiative at Kuala Selangor Nature Park (KNSP). The activity saw 20 Kelab Pencinta Alam (KPA) school eco clubs plant 1,200 mangrove saplings, sponsored by MSIG.
MSIG Malaysia’s Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Toshibumi Suzuki (6th from left, third row),
MSIG representatives, students and teachers from 20 from Klang Valley schools at the planting site.
This initiative is part of a broader, multi-year collaboration with MNS aimed at rehabilitating Malaysia’s mangrove ecosystems. Since 2019, MSIG and MNS have planted more than 10,587 saplings across Peninsular Malaysia. Additional plantings this year include 1,200 saplings across Selangor, Kedah, Perak, Melaka, Johor, and Kota Kinabalu, with another 400 scheduled before year-end.
MSIG employees have actively participated as volunteers, contributing their time to the planting activities nationwide.
MSIG Malaysia’s Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Ang Yien Chia (8th from left, first row), led the Senior
Management Team members and MSIG staff volunteers in the mangrove planting activity, facilitated
by Malaysian Nature Society (MNS).
Leadership Commitment
Ms. Ang Yien Chia, Chief Executive Officer of MSIG Malaysia, led the Senior Management Team and staff volunteers at the event. She said, “Since 2019, our partnership with MNS has helped restore critical mangrove ecosystems across Malaysia. Beyond planting trees, we aim to strengthen coastal communities and build long-term environmental resilience. Engaging young Malaysians in these efforts ensures that the next generation values and protects our natural heritage.”
MSIG Malaysia’s Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Toshibumi Suzuki delivers the opening remark
at the programme.
Mr. Toshibumi Suzuki, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, added, “Mangroves act as natural insurance—stabilising coastlines, reducing storm surges, supporting biodiversity, and mitigating climate change. Our work with MNS reflects the belief that environmental protection and community resilience go hand in hand.”
MSIG Malaysia’s Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Toshibumi Suzuki handed the mangrove saplings
to participating students at the planting site.
Nationwide Conservation Impact
The MSIG-MNS programme has reached diverse locations nationwide, including:
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Sungai Cherating, Pahang
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Kuala Bagan Tiang, Perak
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Kampung Pulau Ketam, Perlis
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Kuala Selangor Nature Park, Selangor
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Delta Kelantan, Kelantan
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Sungai Merbok, Kedah
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Tanjung Tuan, Melaka
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Taman EcoCare, Terengganu
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Tanjung Piai, Johor
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Lukut, Negeri Sembilan
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Nibong Tebal, Penang
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Darau Wetlands, Sabah (new site added in 2025)
These efforts restore degraded coastal habitats, enhance biodiversity, and strengthen natural buffers for communities vulnerable to flooding and erosion. 
MSIG Malaysia’s collaboration with MNS extends beyond volunteer activities, reflecting a long-term vision to create shared value by fostering environmental resilience and sustainable ecosystems. Future initiatives will continue to focus on ecological restoration and community support.
