Yayasan Johor Corporation (Yayasan JCorp) reaffirmed its commitment to marine conservation through the successful execution of its annual Coral Rehabilitation Programme 2025 at Pulau Aur, Johor. This flagship initiative, under Yayasan JCorp’s Environment pillar within its ESG agenda, focuses on preserving Johor’s vital marine ecosystems while fostering meaningful engagement with the local community.
This year, 60 new corals were planted, expanding on the 50 corals rehabilitated in 2023, marking a consistent and impactful effort in restoring reef habitats and promoting biodiversity. Since 2023, Yayasan JCorp’s coral rehabilitation site has recorded healthy and encouraging growth of around 2 centimetres, with corals continuing to thrive and showing no visible signs of stress. The area now supports a flourishing marine ecosystem, with more than ten species of fish and marine life, including blueface angelfish, regal angelfish, and false clown anemonefish.
The programme saw active participation from 50 volunteers representing the JCorp Group and media partners, reflecting strong support for environmental sustainability within the corporate and media community.
As part of its community outreach efforts, Yayasan JCorp also extended cash contributions to the local residents of Pulau Aur as a gesture of care and solidarity.
“Our commitment to marine conservation at Yayasan JCorp is about ensuring that future generations inherit a thriving, living marine environment. Every coral we plant today contributes to safeguarding Johor’s rich natural heritage for tomorrow,” said Zaidatul Zurita Abdul Rahman, Chief Executive Officer of Yayasan JCorp.
Complementing the reef rehabilitation, a beach clean-up activity was organised to remove marine debris while raising awareness about waste pollution in fragile island ecosystems. Additionally, a community sports day using recycled materials offered fun, eco-themed games to foster camaraderie and environmental education among participants.
A highlight of the event was the Pentas Seni Johor Talent Time, a platform dedicated to celebrating the artistic talents of Pulau Aur’s islanders through performances in singing and performing arts.
“We believe in creating platforms that uplift voices from every community, whether through arts, education or environmental initiatives. Pentas Seni Johor reflects our mission to honour local talents and connect them to the larger creative movement in Johor,” Zaidatul added.
This year’s programme also introduced a sustainable innovation by collaborating with Reef Check Malaysia, utilising recycled glass bottles contributed by the local community as coral planting bases, a practical, low-cost method that simultaneously promotes marine habitat restoration and waste reduction.
“What makes this initiative special is the spirit of togetherness it fosters. Conservation is most meaningful when it is rooted in collaboration, with nature, with partners and with the community. That is what drives Yayasan JCorp’s environmental mission,” Zaidatul concluded.
The Coral Rehabilitation Programme is one of Yayasan JCorp’s ongoing marine conservation initiatives, alongside seagrass protection and eco-tourism experiences, supporting sustainable environmental stewardship in Johor.
