PUTRAJAYA – Malaysia celebrates another remarkable milestone as the FRIM Selangor Forest Park has been officially inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This announcement was made during the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee held at UNESCO headquarters in Paris, underscoring the global significance of the park’s ecological contribution.

The journey toward this prestigious recognition began in 2013, with an extensive nomination process highlighting the park’s exceptional environmental restoration efforts. Formerly a tin-mining area, FRIM Selangor Forest Park has successfully been transformed into a lush tropical rainforest, showcasing the extraordinary capability of human intervention in ecological restoration.

The unique ecosystem now closely mirrors the biodiversity of natural tropical forests, becoming home to diverse plant species and wildlife. This innovative approach has set a new international standard, demonstrating how degraded landscapes can be rejuvenated into thriving natural habitats.

The Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture emphasized that this recognition underscores Malaysia’s steadfast commitment to conservation and sustainable environmental management. It is anticipated that this new UNESCO status will significantly enhance the site’s attraction to tourists, bolstering Selangor’s local economy and aligning with national tourism initiatives such as Visit Malaysia 2026 and Visit Selangor Year 2025.

FRIM Selangor Forest Park joins Malaysia’s distinguished list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Kinabalu Park and Gunung Mulu National Park (inscribed in 2000), the historic cities of Melaka and George Town (2008), the archaeological heritage of Lenggong Valley (2012), and the Niah National Park Caves Complex (2024).

With this latest inscription, Malaysia further solidifies its position as a global leader in heritage conservation, committed to protecting sites of exceptional natural and cultural value for future generations.

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