Study: Protecting M'sia's nature worth RM739.12b in economic growth

A study by the Academy of Sciences Malaysia has managed to put a price tag on what some may believe to be a priceless resource - our natural landscapes and biodiversity.

According to the study released today, conserved marine and terrestrial natural areas in Malaysia have an economic growth value of a whopping US$167.24 billion (RM739.12 billion).

This is about three times the projected national...