• 40 employees participated in a hands-on mangrove planting activity in collaboration with the Malaysian Nature Society
• 200 mangrove trees planted to support habitat restoration, biodiversity conservation and coastal resilience
• Estimated carbon sequestration of 20 to 40 tonnes of CO₂ over the lifetime of the trees is expected to be contributed by the planting initiative.
• Supports UN Sustainable Development Goals 13 (Climate Action), 14 (Life Below Water) and 15 (Life on Land)
Hektar Asset Management Sdn Bhd, the Manager of Hektar Real Estate Investment Trust (“Hektar REIT”), today highlighted its recent mangrove tree planting activity in collaboration with the Malaysian Nature Society (“MNS”) at Kuala Selangor Nature Park, reinforcing the REIT’s commitment to environmental conservation and practical, nature-based climate action. Through the planting of 200 mangrove trees, the initiative is estimated to contribute between 20 to 40 tonnes of carbon sequestration by capturing and storing atmospheric CO₂ over the lifetime of the trees to fight climate change, while supporting coastal resilience and biodiversity.
Hektar team coming together at Kuala Selangor Nature Park to plant mangrove trees.
MNS Park Officer, En. Ashok Kumar leading an educational session on mangrove conservation
Held on 23 September 2026, the activity brought together 40 employees from the asset and property management companies of Hektar REIT for a hands-on conservation initiative at Kuala Selangor Nature Park. Under the guidance of MNS, participants planted a total of 200 mangrove saplings, supporting efforts to rehabilitate degraded areas and contribute to the long-term health of the mangrove ecosystem. As the planting site is located within a forest reserve, the planted mangroves will continue to be monitored and cared for by MNS to support their long-term growth and survival.
Mangrove restoration was selected as a practical nature-based approach that delivers both environmental and social benefits. Mangroves are highly effective carbon sinks, with the capacity to store up to four times more carbon per hectare than most tropical forests. Beyond their carbon benefits, mangroves also help reduce coastal erosion, provide habitats and nursery grounds for marine life, and support fisheries that contribute to the livelihoods of nearby coastal communities.
Navigating muddy terrain to give mangrove saplings a new home.
Getting hands-on with mangrove planting.
Sweat, smiles and 200 mangrove trees planted!MNS is a non-governmental organisation dedicated to the conservation of Malaysia’s natural heritage and biodiversity. It manages and operates Kuala Selangor Nature Park on behalf of the Selangor State Government and undertakes environmental education, habitat conservation, research and community-based conservation initiatives across Malaysia. Its conservation efforts at the park include mangrove restoration programmes aimed at rehabilitating degraded areas and supporting the long-term health of mangrove ecosystems.
The initiative supports three United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (“SDGs”): SDG 13 (Climate Action) through nature-based climate action and carbon sequestration; SDG 14 (Life Below Water) through the conservation of coastal and marine ecosystems; and SDG 15 (Life on Land) through habitat restoration and biodiversity conservation.
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| Zainal Iskandar, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Hektar Asset Management |
He added, “Environmental stewardship is an important part of Hektar REIT’s broader sustainability journey. We will continue to identify practical and meaningful initiatives that allow us to contribute positively to the environment while strengthening awareness and collective responsibility among our people.”
The mangrove planting activity forms part of Hektar REIT’s broader ESG agenda and reflects its ongoing efforts to integrate sustainability into its operations, engage its employees and generate meaningful environmental and social outcomes for the communities in which it operates.
