Zoo delivers storks

Zoo delivers storks

The rehabilitation efforts of Zoo Negara in breeding the Milky Stork has proven to be a success with over 200 birds now released into the wilds of Malaysia where only 10 were known to have been alive before.

Tan Chong Group comprising Tan Chong Motor Holdings Berhad, Warisan TC Holdings Berhad and APM Automotive Holdings Berhad has decided to support Zoo Negara’s efforts by contributing one Nissan Urvan and Nissan Frontier 4x4.

By way of this contribution, Tan Chong has also officially adopted the Milky Stork.

The Group believes Zoo Negara’s efforts has proven that its captive breeding programme is effective in rehabilitating a near-extinct bird species.
Gift of wheels: Cheah (fourth from left) handing a mock key to Zoo Negara council member Datuk Seri Low Yow Tian. Flanking them are senior management from Tan Chong Group and Zoo Negara.

A handover ceremony of the two Nissan vehicles was made at the Dataran Datuk Ismail Hutson located within the zoo’s compound.

Tan Chong Group was represented by its group senior adviser Datuk Cheah Sam Kip, while Zoo Negara by its director Dr Mohamad Ngah.

“We are indeed proud to be associated with efforts of the Zoo in protecting the Milky Stork and to ensure its continued survival for future generations to enjoy. This does prove that efforts can be made to reverse the damage mankind had caused leading to the near-extinction of the Milky Stork,” said Cheah during the handover ceremony.

“The stork (pronounced as “guan” in Chinese) and crane (pronounced as “he” in Chinese) are very similar. For the Chinese community, the crane symbolises longevity and with the Tan Chong Group having been established for more than 50 years in Malaysia, we look forward to another 50 years of longevity to come,” he added.

Tan Chong also feted some 20 children of single parents from the SJK (C) Sungai Chua, Kajang to a day at the zoo. The school is one of two schools presently sponsored by Tan Chong Group as part of its CSR Programme.

~News courtesy of The Star~