DENGKIL, Dec 12 — Selangor has recorded 7.4 million trees planted from 2021 to June this year, as part of its ongoing efforts towards environmental conservation and state-wide greening.
State executive councillor for public health and the environment Jamaliah Jamaluddin said this was achieved through collaboration with various agencies, including the Selangor Forestry Department (JPNS) and local authorities.
“This record proves that the state’s greening efforts are on a strong trajectory and have received broad participation from all departments,” she said during the Mega Tree Planting Programme 2025 at the Paya Indah Wetlands today.
Jamaliah added that JPNS contributed 1.86 million trees across 880 species, while local authorities planted 5.54 million trees across their respective administrative areas.
“Among the species planted are large shade trees like the Malay padauk (pokok angsana) and ironwood (pokok tembusu), as well as medium-sized species such as Tecoma and various types of fruit trees,” she said.
This accomplishment strengthens the state government’s commitment to enriching biodiversity and restoring ecosystems sustainably.
Meanwhile, Jamaliah said that amid rising temperatures and flood risks, tree planting must become part of community culture to ensure Selangor’s green restoration efforts can be carried out consistently and sustainably.
The state's greening success cannot rely solely on the government, but instead requires active participation from local communities, relevant agencies, and the corporate sector.
“Tree planting brings many benefits to local residents and landowners. In addition to lowering ambient temperatures, it also helps reduce flood risk by minimising surface runoff.
“Make tree planting a culture, not a seasonal event, because small efforts like this, if carried out continuously, can have a significant impact on future generations,” she said.
The councillor stressed that broad community participation can strengthen local ecosystems while contributing to temperature reduction and improved air quality.
Today's programme also involved government agencies, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and local communities in support of Selangor’s green agenda.
Its activities include planting 200 Kelat Paya trees, plus an ipil tree (pokok merbau), the national tree.
