MNS Mycology

Received: 30 Nov 2025 / Accepted: 1 Dec 2025 @mnsselangorbranch.org Introduction Ever had a day filled with both fungi exploration and marine discoveries? On November 29, 2025, the Malaysian Nature Society Selangor Branch Mycology Special Interest Group ( MNSSB Mycology Group ) joined forces with The Beach School to organize a fascinating fungi-guided walk and a marine coastal life watch at Tanjung Tuan, Port Dickson . The fungi-guided walk kicked off in the morning along the scenic trail leading to Cape Rachado Lighthouse , while the marine coastal life watch took place in the evening at Telok Pelandok Beach . The main goal of the event is to help the public understand, appreciate, and conserve natural ecosystems, with a special focus on the fascinating fungi and marine coastal life at the location. Highlights (i) Tropical Storm Senyar The rare and powerful tropical storm Senyar swept through the area, bringing relentless heavy rain, fierce winds, and choppy seas just before the e...

Kuantan is the state capital of Pahang and the largest city on Malaysia's East Coast. It is a favorite destination for eco-tourism, boasting various biodiversity-rich spots such as Pelindung Hill and the breathtaking Sungai Pandan Waterfall. On October 18 and 19, 2025, the Malaysian Nature Society Selangor Branch Mycology Special Interest Group (MNSSB Mycology Group) teamed up with Angsana Academy to host a fungi-guided walk at Pelindung Hill. The Mycology Group also conducted a mycological survey at Sungai Pandan Waterfall, as there is no public record indicating that a formal mycology survey has previously taken place there. This area is better known as a popular recreational spot near Kuantan. The main goal of the event was to help the public understand, appreciate, and conserve fungi, with a special focus on the fascinating fungi found at Pelindung Hill and Sungai Pandan Waterfall. The initiative also aimed to provide comprehensive education, foster innovative research, and enc...

Highlights The Malaysian Nature Society Selangor Branch Mycology Special Interest Group (MNSSB Mycology Group) has organized a public fungi foray on 23rd August 2025, at Kanching Waterfall Eco-Park, Selangor. The event aims to highlight the crucial role fungi play in biodiversity, with a special focus on bolete mushrooms. This is also part of the group conservation effort on offering in-depth education, showcase innovative research, and encourage community involvement, making mycology accessible to everyone. The highlight of the event was the fascinating showcase of various mushrooms, not just the targeted Boletaceae (boletes), but also other families like Russulaceae, Hydnaceae (including Cantharellus sp.), Sclerodermataceae (earthballs), Ophiocordycipitaceae (zombie-ant fungi), Crepitotaceae (oysterlings) and even some unidentified mushrooms. Loon Yit Hong, the Mycology Lead Coordinator of MNSSB, shared some essential tips for identifying mushrooms (especially boletes), and demonst...