Fireflies, Forests, and the Fight to Protect Them
Liani MK, Contributing Journalist, Macaranga | Sonny Wong, Honorary Secretary , Fireflyers International Network
09-Jun-25 15:00

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When it comes to protecting Malaysia’s natural heritage, sometimes it’s the smallest creatures that spark the biggest movements. In Sungai Sepetang, fireflies are uniting communities, scientists, and storytellers alike. This was captured in Macaranga's latest publication, titled: It Takes a Village to Keep Fireflies Flashing. We chat with the article's writer Liani MK, and Sonny Wong, a member of the IUCN Firefly Specialist Group, who is also currently the Honorary Secretary of the Fireflyers International Network, about the fight to save these glowing wonders, and why local voices matter more than ever.
Image Credit: Dr Wan FA Jusoh/ Macaranga
Produced by: Juliet Jacobs
Presented by: Juliet Jacobs
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Categories: environment, Law/Activism, education, History/Heritage
Tags: Sungai Sepetang, Matang Mangroves, community conservation, ethical tourism, the bigger picture, earth matters, firefly conservation, macaranga, deforestation, mangroves, habitat loss, light pollution, ecotourism,