PRESERVING TIOMAN ISLAND’S BEAUTY WITH CINTAI TIOMAN
TIOMAN ISLAND, PAHANG
About the Island
Tioman Island, situated off the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia, has a local population of just over 3,700 people. A majority of the local villagers are dependent on tourism as their main source of income. There are many family-run and owned chalets, restaurants and small businesses on the island. Tioman is a well-known tourist destination, attracting tourists to its beautiful beaches, underwater wonders as well as untouched rainforests.
About Cintai Tioman
This long-term community-based programme is a first in Malaysia. The project was started in 2014 to protect the coral reefs around Tioman and to improve the livelihoods of the local community. The end goal is to ensure sustainable use of the island’s natural resources for the benefit of all stakeholders.
Main Aim
Build ecological and social resilience on Tioman Island.
Objective
Establish the necessary institutions, capacity building programmes and policies to support a functioning co-management system that represents the views and needs of all stakeholders, and manages the conservation of the island’s marine resources.
OUR WORK
Strive to have Tioman Island achieve IUCN Green List Standard and be verified as a Green List by 2024
Trained 16 dive operators in adopting Green Fins standard
Established 5 recycling collection centres
Helped 10 hotels attain ASEAN Green Hotel standards
Implemented the Reef Care programme
Formed Tioman Marine Conservation Group (TMCG)
Established a team to work on coral reef monitoring
More information and updates on this programme can be found on Cintai Tioman’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CintaiTioman/
