“Youth-Led Conservation: Tackling Invasive Hypostomus plecostomus in Mambau, Negeri Sembilan “

Grant Type:
Education Grant
Year:
2026
State(s):
Negeri Sembilan
Project Leader:
Dr. Nadia Aqilla Binti Shamsusah

This project addresses the spread of invasive suckermouth catfish in Negeri Sembilan’s rivers. It aims to reduce reproductive success through student-designed solutions while building ecological awareness and community engagement.

The project will organise a competition for matriculation students to design an egg-trapping device prototype to remove eggs of the invasive suckermouth catfish (ikan bandaraya) in the river in Seremban 

Dr. Nadia Aqilla Binti Shamsusah
Dr. Nadia Aqilla Binti Shamsusah
Universiti Teknologi Mara

Dr. Nadia Aqilla binti Shamsusah leads a team focused on freshwater conservation and invasive species in Malaysia. With several years of experience through academic research and student-led projects, the team has studied the spread and ecological impacts of Hypostomus plecostomus in local rivers. Their work combines field research with education, highlighting gaps in public awareness and the need for community engagement. By integrating research with youth involvement, the team promotes practical conservation solutions while fostering the next generation of environmental stewards.

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