BFM 89.9
The Business Station
Batu Caves: A Treasure Trove of Biodiversity
31 mins
·
18:00, 10 Feb 2025
·
Recommended
Guest: Zarris Kem, Karst Naturalist, Malaysian Cave and Karst Conservancy
With Thaipusam just around the corner, this time of year often brings Batu Caves back to the forefront of every Malaysian’s mind. While most people remember the site for its colorful stairs and Hindu Temples, we often forget that this limestone structure is a biodiverse hotspot home to some of the rarest species of flora and fauna in Peninsular Malaysia. In this episode, we speak to Zarris Kem, Karst Naturalist and Member of the Malaysian Cave and Karst Conservancy about what makes Batu Caves unique as a geopark. We also discuss protection efforts, ecotourism and the research carried out on the Batu Caves Scientific Expedition.
Image: Shutterstock
Presenter: Lim Sue Ann
Producer: Sneha Harikannan
Share:
Recent episodes
0
Latest stories
Podcasts · Feb 10 · 12:00PM
Review - Ninja Gaiden 2 Black
30 mins
Podcasts · Feb 10 · 11:00AM
Plymouth Stun Liverpool!
45 mins
Podcasts · Feb 10 · 10:00AM
Batu Caves: A Treasure Trove of Biodiversity
31 mins
Batu Caves: A Treasure Trove of Biodiversity
31 mins
·
18:00, 10 Feb 2025
Guest: Zarris Kem, Karst Naturalist, Malaysian Cave and Karst Conservancy
With Thaipusam just around the corner, this time of year often brings Batu Caves back to the forefront of every Malaysian’s mind. While most people remember the site for its colorful stairs and Hindu Temples, we often forget that this limestone structure is a biodiverse hotspot home to some of the rarest species of flora and fauna in Peninsular Malaysia. In this episode, we speak to Zarris Kem, Karst Naturalist and Member of the Malaysian Cave and Karst Conservancy about what makes Batu Caves unique as a geopark. We also discuss protection efforts, ecotourism and the research carried out on the Batu Caves Scientific Expedition.
Image: Shutterstock
Presenter: Lim Sue Ann
Producer: Sneha Harikannan
Share:
Recommended
Feb 10
·
30 minsReview - Ninja Gaiden 2 Black
Feb 10
·
45 minsPlymouth Stun Liverpool!
Feb 10
·
31 minsBatu Caves: A Treasure Trove of Biodiversity
Download app
60,000 other podcasts in your hand
Recent episodes
0
Latest Stories
Podcasts · Feb 10 · 30 mins
Review - Ninja Gaiden 2 Black
Podcasts · Feb 10 · 45 mins
Plymouth Stun Liverpool!
Podcasts · Feb 10 · 31 mins
Batu Caves: A Treasure Trove of Biodiversity