Malaysia’s forests are a key environmental asset, contributing to climatic stability and sustaining an astonishing spectrum of wildlife and plant species. Malaysia’s rainforests are among the most diverse on the planet. A key environmental asset, forests contribute to climate stability, protect water and soil resources, as well as sustain a diverse ecosystem of flora and fauna. To ensure the perpetual sustainability of our forests, Malaysia made the pledge at the 1992 Rio Earth Summit to maintain at least 50% of its total land area under forest cover. Today, almost three decades later, we have not reneged on that pledge as currently, 55.3% of the country’s total land area of 18.27 million hectares is covered with forests. Out of this total forested area, 10.92 million hectares are Permanent Reserve Forests, and 3.31 million hectares are totally protected areas. This represents the nation’s will and commitment to conserve and sustainably manage our forest, its flora and fauna.