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The launching of the Pahang Royal Reef, the first of its kind in Malaysia, on September 9-21, Malaysia Tourism Association said in a press release. Under the patronage of KDYTM Tengku Mahkota Pahang, this historic event, which will be recorded in the Malaysia Book of Records, sees the creation of an artificial reef at Pulau Renggis in Tioman. The new reef, made up of 50 reef balls, each weighing 300 kilogrammes, is being laid on the seabed for corals to grow and to allow other marine life to breed. The creation of the artificial reef at Pulau Renggis will turn the island into a popular diving site in the years to come. The reef will be extended yearly to mark the closing of the diving season in the east coast. The project, initiated by diving specialist Planet Scuba Sdn Bhd, has gained the recognition and support of the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI), as well as the state government of Pahang, related government agencies, corporations, individuals and other NGOs as it benefits marine conservation, eco-tourism and marine research. About 150 local and foreign divers are taking part in the reef exercise. Besides the Pahang Government, other governmental bodies such as Tourism Malaysia, Tioman Development Corporation, Royal Malaysian Navy, Royal Malaysian Police and other ministries and departments have lent their support to the event.

Under the banner of PADI's Project AWARE, Planet Scuba, a PADI 5-Star Instructor Development Centre, in Kuala Lumpur, together with ReefBall Asia, Marine Park Department and the Malaysian Armed Forces, have successfully deployed 4 reef balls in Pulau Dayang, off the coast of Johor in Malaysia. The reef balls, each weighing about 250 kg, are state-of-the-art reef modules designed by ReefBall Asia to provide the same function as a natural coral. Named 'Planet Reef', the reef is the first privately sponsored artificial reef of its kind in Malaysia and is Planet Scuba's special dedication to all present and future lovers of the ocean. A PADI International Resort and Retail Associations Member, training PADI scuba divers from beginner to Instructor levels, Planet Scuba share The Project AWARE Foundation's worldwide efforts to preserve the underwater environment. Says P.K. Chee, Director of Planet Scuba Sdn Bhd, "Project AWARE encompasses our environmental awareness and protection philosophy. Through our training, PADI divers will learn the importance of protecting fragile aquatic ecosystems and are encouraged to become actively involved in their preservation efforts." For more information on how you can be involved with their next special event, please contact Planet Scuba Sdn Bhd at sales@planetscuba.com.my: For details on how you can help with aquatic protection and conservation, visit www.projectaware.org

We are a private corporation who would be undertaking the development of an island that lies in South China Sea off the east coast of Malaysia. The Island of Tioman has been among the top ten most beautiful islands in the world, renowned for its beautiful environment and exotic marine life. The 13,000 ha. Island and 7 other smaller islands in the vicinity are now zoned as 'marine park', which also include the sea areas within 2 nautical miles surrounding them. Our redevelopment program places a strong emphasize on conservation, with the aim to elevate the island into the most beautiful island in the world. An integral part of the program is the restoration and enhancement of corals reef within the marine park, which has been damaged due to various factors such as unregulated diving and land-discharge pollutants. We have been seriously studying our website with great interest, and looking strongly at the possibility of incorporating your product and system inside our project. We have a tight schedule of 2-years to complete the exercise, and would be grateful if you could provide us with some kind of proposition based on the information we are attaching with this letter, to initiate the project. We look forward to your prompt reply. Thank you Yours truly, Md. Idros Sumari TIFTA+SECOR, Special Project