<P> MNS' Kuala Selangor Nature Park (KSNP) was honoured and acknowledged in July 2012 by the Selangor State Government, as one of the best ecotourism sites in the state . In September 2012, MNS bagged the EU - Malaysia Chamber of Commerce & Industry Europa 2012 Award at a gala dinner in Kuala Lumpur . MNS also received honour by UKM with Community Engagement Excellence Award in recognition for its outstanding partnership with Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) in reaching out to communities . </P> <P> Besides, MNS was honoured the "Pertubuhan Cemerlang" or Excellent Society award by the Registrar of Societies of Malaysia in March 2014 . Furthermore, MNS was awarded by KFEMCA (Korean Federation for Environmental Movements in Cheonan - Asan) and KEEC (Kwang Environmental Educatio Center) in January 2015 . </P> <P> MNS has also been influential in changing government policy on environmental issues ranging from industrial pollution to wildlife protection to banning Shark's fin soup from official government functions . </P> <P> 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 . Branches are also active in local conservation projects . </P>

The role of the malaysia nature society in the conservation of nature