World Heritage Identification Number: 1734
World Heritage since: 2025
Category: Cultural Heritage
WHE Type: Natural Landscapes & Geographic Features
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇲🇾 Malaysia
Continent: Asia
UNESCO World Region: Asia and the Pacific
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A Pioneering Effort in Tropical Rainforest Restoration: Forest Research Institute Malaysia Forest Park Selangor
The Forest Research Institute Malaysia Forest Park Selangor, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2025, stands as a testament to human ingenuity and dedication towards environmental sustainability. Situated approximately 16 kilometers northwest of Kuala Lumpur, this unique human-made tropical rainforest was established on degraded tin-mining land dating back to the 1920s.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
Located 16 km northwest of Kuala Lumpur, the property is a human-made tropical rainforest established on degraded tin-mining land from the 1920s. It includes scientific, residential, and service buildings, water bodies, and trails. The site represents a pioneering reforestation effort, successfully transforming barren land into a mature lowland tropical forest, showcasing early ecological restoration and sustainable land rehabilitation practices.
Encyclopedia Record: Forest Research Institute Malaysia
The Forest Research Institute Malaysia is a statutory agency of the Government of Malaysia, under the Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES). It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that promotes sustainable management and optimal use of forest resources in Malaysia by generating knowledge and technology through research, development and application in tropical forestry. FRIM is located in Kepong, near Kuala Lumpur.Additional Site Details
Area: 589 hectares
Number of Components: 1
Coordinates: 3.22925 , 101.6272777778
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World Heritage Research
Discover scientific research and academic studies that deepen our understanding of Forest Research Institute Malaysia Forest Park Selangor from its history and significance to its conservation, management, and contemporary challenges.
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Outstanding Universal Values of the Malaysian Forests
Malaysian forests, including those nominated for UNESCO World Heritage status, exhibit diverse and unique Outstanding Universal Values (OUV) that highlight their significance for flora, fauna, and humanity. While Gunung Mulu National Park and Kinabalu Park are already recognized as World Heritage Sites, other Malaysian forests, such as the Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM), Royal Belum National Park, and Gombak Selangor Quartz Ridge, have been proposed for inclusion. These forests meet at least one of the ten OUV criteria outlined in the UNESCO Operational Guidelines, underscoring their cultural or natural heritage importance. The study analyzes how different Malaysian forests fulfill these criteria, demonstrating their ecological and historical significance.
Khalid, R. M., Kamaruddin, H., Yaakob, A., Wook, I., Sulaiman, S. S., & Mustafa, M. (2018). Outstanding Universal Values of the Malaysian Forests. International Journal of Asian Social Science, 8(7), 427–433. https://doi.org/10.18488/journal.1.2018.87.427.433
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