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Ecological
Renewal
at
Zoo
Negara
in
Malaysia
September 25, 2025
Zoo Negara, Malaysia’s national zoo, plays a key role in biodiversity protection and public education. Like many urban green spaces, it faces environmental pressures such as heat stress and soil degradation. SMEC’s recent involvement in Zoo Negara’s Grow Project responded to these challenges through horticultural and landscaping activities aimed at revitalising public areas across the zoo.

This initiative is part of SMEC’s global Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, which focuses on creating meaningful social and environmental outcomes in the communities where we work and live. At Zoo Negara, our team combined ecological stewardship with employee engagement, taking part in hands-on efforts that supported both the environment and team cohesion.

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Malaysia

Plaque of appreciation from Zoo Negara Final group photo from SMEC Team SMEC staff getting down and dirty SMEC Team at the National Zoo Entrance

Practical Approach to Sustainability

Following a morning briefing, twenty-nine SMEC team members split into two groups, each assigned to a specific zone within Zoo Negara. The goal was clear: contribute to long-term ecological resilience through thoughtful, hands-on restoration. In addition to planting, the teams carried out soil preparation and weeding, with activities tailored to the conditions and needs of each site.

Group A worked near The Wild Restaurant and Dataran Dato’ Ismail Hutson, planting bromeliads, Duranta and Calliandra. These species were selected not only for their visual appeal but for their adaptability to Malaysia’s tropical climate, requiring minimal maintenance while offering year-round greenery. Group B focused on the Seladang India exhibit, planting Heliconia ‘Tropic Fleur’, a vibrant tropical species known for its upright blooms and lush foliage that adds both shade and biodiversity value.

The planting zones and tasks were coordinated with Zoo Negara’s horticultural team to ensure alignment with broader conservation and landscape goals. By integrating ecological knowledge with practical teamwork, the activity demonstrated how sustainability can be both strategic and collaborative, which mirrors SMEC’s broader commitment to responsible development.

04- Rajan Doraisamy leading the way Giving sustainability the V-sign Having fun for the environment SMEC staff happy with the task at hand

Building Connections Through Action

As the event wrapped up with a brief acknowledgment of participation, the real takeaway was the shared experience. The initiative not only supported Zoo Negara’s ecological goals, but it also strengthened relationships among SMEC staff, reinforcing the idea that meaningful change begins with collective effort.

Sustainability is driven by people. When we work together with intention, we create impact that lasts. It’s encouraging to see our team contribute to the renewal of one of Malaysia’s most important conservation sites.
— Punitha Rajan Doraisamy, Malaysia Regional Lead and Regional Director, Hydropower and Dams (SEA)

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