Pantai remis: Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) has reinforced its commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles and Malaysia's Net Zero 2050 target by launching a programme to plant 25,000 mangrove trees at the Tanjung Burung Mangrove Forest in Pantai Remis, Perak.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, TNB President/Chief Executive Officer Datuk Ir. Ts. Shamsul Ahmad stated that the programme, part of the My Brighter Green Initiative (MBGI), aims to restore mangrove ecosystems and raise awareness of coastal conservation, biodiversity, and community participation in sustainability efforts. Shamsul emphasized the importance of mangroves in carbon sequestration, coastal erosion reduction, and ecosystem restoration, especially as several TNB power stations, like the Sultan Azlan Shah Power Station (Janamanjung), are located along the coast.
The tree-planting exercise saw participation from 70 students and teachers from local schools, TNB employees, local communities, government agencies, and other stakeholders. Present at the event were Perak Forestry Department Deputy Director (Development) Azni Rahman A. Wahid, Malaysian Nature Society Executive Director I. S. Shanmugaraj, and TNB Chief Sustainability Officer Leo Pui Yong.
Shamsul highlighted that MBGI's distinctive feature is its strong community involvement, fostering environmental awareness among younger generations. He expressed TNB's desire to be recognized not only as an electricity provider but also as an organization committed to ESG, human capital development, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and community engagement.
MBGI 2026 extends beyond Pantai Remis to five other locations: Kubang Badak in Langkawi, Tanjung Tuan in Melaka, Jimah in Negeri Sembilan, Nibong Tebal in Penang, and Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) in Selangor. TNB plans to plant 40,000 trees across these sites, expected to absorb approximately 67 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e) annually.
In conjunction with the programme, TNB contributed RM60,000 in CSR funding to local communities, supporting educational equipment, learning programmes, and mosque activities. Between 2017 and 2025, TNB has planted nearly 200,000 trees nationwide, potentially absorbing around 3,400 tCO2e annually.
Perak Forestry Department Deputy Director Azni Rahman described MBGI 2026 as a significant contribution to mangrove conservation, national greening efforts, and climate change mitigation. He praised TNB's ongoing support as a strategic partner in conservation projects.
For 12-year-old Tiau Ka Yen of SJK (C) Tit Bin, the programme provided a first-hand experience in mangrove planting and a deeper understanding of their environmental importance, including their role in mitigating disasters such as large waves and tsunamis.