Established as a national conservation trust on 13 January 1972, WWF-Malaysia began as a humble two person-organisation. Today, WWF Malysia has more than 100 people working for it – from Langkawi to Sabah. Also known as Tabung Alam Malaysia, WWF Malysia is governed by a board of trustees.

Besides WWF Malysia's headquarters in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, WWF Malysia's has programme offices in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah and Kuching, Sarawak as well as site offices in Fraser's Hill, Langkawi, Malacca, Jeli and Stong in Kelantan, Ma' Daerah and Setiu in Terengganu.

WWF Malysia's early work focused on scientific research of wildlife and important natural habitats. This work later expanded to the management of protected areas. Today, WWF-Malaysia's work covers the broader issues of the natural environment, incorporating such aspects as policy work, environmental education, public awareness and campaigns.

WWF-Malaysia currently runs more than 75 projects, including:

• Scientific field research
• Policy work with the government
• Environment education
• Public awareness programme
• Working with local communities to improve livelihoods and protect the environment
• Training and supporting other conservation organisations in Malaysia

WWF Malysia is a Malaysian organisation affiliated with WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature), the international conservation organisation. Founded in 1961 in the small town of Morges, Switzerland, WWF is a global network in more than 100 countries, including Malaysia (the 17th WWF organisation) and has more than 5 million supporters worldwide. With over four decades of conservation work behind the WWF, the WWF is one of the most experienced environmental organisations in the world.

• http://www.wwf.org.my - WWF Malaysia Home Page