Allen Tan

is a lawyer by training and an environmentalist by accident. He was the the former Managing Director of The Habitat Penang Hill and, subsequently, The Habitat Group.

4 posts

Penang National Park: A Treasure Trove of Biodiversity That Can Only Get Better

5 min read

By investing in its preservation and potential, we ensure that PNP continues to thrive—not just as a park, but as a symbol of Penang’s commitment to sustainable living and environmental stewardship.

by Allen Tan

Discovering Penang through Its Rich Biodiversity

4 min read

A study in 2012 revealed that this Banded Bent-toed Gecko (Cyrtodactylus pulchellus) is a new species, unrelated to the banded geckos found in other parts of...

by Justine Vaz & Allen Tan

Justine Vaz

Penang’s Rich Nature is Free for All to Perceive – and Preserve

5 min read

MODERN HUMANS ARE very guilty of taking Mother Nature and her offerings of ecosystem services for granted. Industrialisation and urbanisation, despite having gi...

by Dr. Ng Shin Wei & Allen Tan

Dr. Ng Shin Wei

Penang Hill Biosphere Reserve: Many Hearts and Minds Made It Possible

6 min read

An expedition was arranged to survey and record the biodiversity of Penang Hill's forests. This led to the landmark gathering of scientists, academics and luminaries from the conservation world.

by Allen Tan