The East Coast Economic Region (ECER) is rich with natural assets such as tropical rainforests, rivers, lakes, wetlands and thriving marine ecosystems, and ECERDC as the statutory body responsible in spearheading the development projects and programmes in the Region is guided by an environmental policy that prioritises sustainable development. 

This technical visit features Setiu Wetlands as it contains the largest heath forest in Malaysia and is recognized as one of the most important wetland systems in the Peninsular Malaysia. 

Comprising part of the Setiu River Basin and the larger Setiu-Chalok-Bari-Merang basin wetlands, the wetlands are a crucial source of fresh water and other natural resources for local communities and support globally significant biodiversity values. It also plays a significant role in flood mitigation.  

Hosted by the State Park Management Council (MPTN), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Setiu District Office, the technical visit will highlight the hidden gem of Terengganu and efforts by various stakeholders including local communities in preserving and uplifting eco-tourism efforts in Setiu, Terengganu.  

To know more about things to do in Setiu, Terengganu, read UNDP’s article on “48 Hours in Setiu”