An abandoned building (formerly an engine oil factory) located on Lot No 3969 in Kampung Tg Kupang is being refurbished as the Kelab Alami Nature & Heritage Centre (KANHC), thanks to the support of the Port of Tg Pelepas  (PTP), the Johor Port Authority (LPJ), the Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) and an invaluable team of Project Consultants.

About KANHC

MULTI-PURPOSE DEVELOPMENT
KANHC will be the commercial, research and tourism nexus for Kelab Alami. Koperasi Alami Johor Berhad, a co-operative whose members are from the local community will manage KANHC and its programmes, services and activities. Located on 4.946 acres of land, this space will showcase the outputs of our decade-long natural habitat and cultural documentation in Mukim Tg Kupang; be the centre of our tourism and educational activities; as well as act as a gathering place for our fishermen and the wider community.   
KANHC sections drawing © Razin Architects

Work & Research

  • Community-led and conducted scientific research
  • ​Citizen science training centre for Iskandar Puteri Youth Rangers
  • Live cultural showcase of local net-making craft and skills by our fishermen, fishing heritage and oral history story-telling 
  • Workspace for Kelab Alami staff ​
Seminar room drawing © Razin Architects

Retail

  • Commercial centre for community products and harvests
  • ​Information centre for Kelab Alami natural habitat and cultural immersion tours
  • Base for Koperasi Alami Johor Berhad: cooperative entrepreneurship initiatives 

Public space

  • Exhibition site for scientific research outputs as well as local ecological and cultural heritage (including fishing heritage)
  • Community farming site, showcasing local contributions to landscaping and a source for local herbs, vegetables and traditional medicines
  • Recreational and festive space for Mukim Tg Kupang community and special events​
Interior exhibition drawing © Razin Architects

Learning


  • Environmental education base for our young Kelab Alami Youth Rangers: on habitats and ecosystems, zero-waste organic farming, recycling & freecycling centre. 
  • Fieldwork site for school camps and internships under Kelab Pendidikan Alam Sekitar Johor 
  • Alami Academy (education, training & research), including the Centre for Citizen Science
  • Training base for local marine and coastal habitat guides
  • Engagement and knowledge exchange centre for local, international and visiting students of all ages

Location

  • KANHC is located between the Tuas Second Link and the Port of Tanjung Pelepas. The access road is opposite Masjid Jamek Tg Kupang along the Gelang Patah - Pendas trunk road (J4).

Fact Sheet

Kanhc vision
To become a centre for seagrass and mangrove research, environmental education and capacity building for marine-related employment.
KANHC Mission
To enable the local community to benefit from and participate in the urbanisation and development in their neighbourhood through employment in marine-related fields so that they are able to remain in touch with their marine heritage.
Kelab alami BREAKDOWN
PHASE 1 (KIM GRANT)
  • Site Clearing
  • Main Gate, Structural Reinforcements & Roofing
  • Water & Electricity Infrastructure
  • Internal & External Toilet, Shower Rooms & Surau
  • Information Centre & Exhibition Gallery
  • Laboratory
  • Merchandise & Refreshments Corner
  • Meeting Room & Office
  • Storage Areas
WHAT DOES KANHC HOPE TO ACHIEVE?
  • Bridge science, social science and local knowledge
  • Study and showcase studies of coastal habitat - human interactions and connectivity
  • Consolidate traditional ecological wisdom with scientific research & documentation
  • To be the multi-purpose nexus of all Kelab Alami activities
  • Support multiple segments of the community in opportunities for alternative or supplementary incomes, job skills development & certification.
  • To become a centre for citizen science, experiential environmental education and coastal heritage research, sharing and exchange
  • A base for Alami Academy (research, training & education)
  • Run, managed and maintained by Kelab Alami youth, crew and the wider local community