'Malaysia Nature Lovers Association', abbrev: MNS) is the oldest and one of the most prominent environmental not for profit, non-governmental organisations in Malaysia.
Initially primarily as a scientific organisation, today MNS is involved in a wide range of environmental activities and campaigns.
In September 2012, MNS bagged the EU-Malaysia Chamber of Commerce & Industry Europa 2012 Award at a gala dinner in Kuala Lumpur.
[3] MNS member activities, such as evening talks and excursions on natural history topics, are organised through a network of local branches.
Several branches have special interest groups focusing on one particular activity, such as bird watching, nature photography, or jungle trekking.
This forest is important for the migratory raptors to rest and find food as they travel back to their home in the Northern Hemisphere.
Pesta Sayap (Festival of Wings): held annually in Kuala Selangor Nature Park, this event focuses on educating local school children and the community of the importance of wetlands to the ecosystem.
The KPA programme aims to encourage interest, understanding and involvement in various environmental activities and conservation efforts amongst the school-going generation.
In addition, MNS runs education programs at Rimba Ilmu of the Universiti Malaya and at the Forest Research Institute of Malaysia (FRIM).
Several notable naturalists have been awarded honorary membership of MNS including Henry Nicholas Ridley, John Leonard Harrison, Loke Wan Tho, Lim Boo Liat and the 6th Earl of Cranbrook.