Pelf Nyok

Scientist mom ※ Author ※ Co-founder of @TCSMsia ※ #WomenInConservation ※ First Ph.D. in FW #turtles in Malaysia ※ Committed to Women empowerment ※ #WomenInSTEM

[Pelf Nyok @pelf81]

In honour of #WorldTurtleDay today, I’d like to share my journey with #turtles, how I ended up studying them, how I co-founded a non-profit in Malaysia, and what I wished for our turtles.

(This is a #thread.)

[_n @an7s3m0t]

Seeking a wildlife ecologist for a short wildlife survey project under JWM. Must reside in Peninsular Malaysia, ideally in Perak or Penang. Project is consultancy based, 6 months at most starting January 2026. Please RT.

[Beautiful Terengganu Malaysia @TrgTourism]

🎉FESTIVAL KENYIR GEOPARK 2025! 🎉

30 Okt – 1 Nov 2025
8.00 pagi – 11.00 malam
📍 Pulau Poh, Tasik Kenyir, Hulu Terengganu

🎟️ MASUK ADALAH PERCUMA!
Nikmati suasana Tasik Kenyir yang menakjubkan sambil sertai aktiviti air, sukan, hiburan, jualan produk tempatan dan banyak lagi!

[Pelf Nyok @pelf81]

@chiayitay @DogtorLife Ohh thanks! I’ll definitely explore that 👍🏻

[Pelf Nyok @pelf81]

@bawangimporter I’m sorry for your loss 💔

[Pelf Nyok @pelf81]

@caytlyn_brooke I’m sorry that happened, I can’t imagine how you felt yesterday 🥲 But I wish you strength from now onwards 💪🏻 Congratulations on writing and publishing 7 books already! 🏆 Big hugs from Malaysia 🌷

[Pelf Nyok @pelf81]

My BFF is running her first marathon in October, and she would like to raise RM10,000 to support turtle conservation efforts by TCS @TCSMsia 🐢

Please consider cheering her on, and helping save our critically endangered river terrapins! https://t.co/UDzq5QaTKO 🏃‍♀️

[Pelf Nyok @pelf81]

@ruffleseed Aaahhhh you remember! Thank you Cikgu 🌷

[Pelf Nyok @pelf81]

@still_ernamh You can do it, Erna! 💪🏻

[Pelf Nyok @pelf81]

@still_ernamh Sending positive, healing vibes to you! 🌷 You are a champion, you can do this 💪🏻🏆

[Pelf Nyok @pelf81]

@markcheongwl Buy a treadmill.
Don’t judge me lol 😂

[Pelf Nyok @pelf81]

@puteriarchy Selamat Hari Raya, girl! 🎉 Maaf Zahir dan Batin 🌷

[Pelf Nyok @pelf81]

@bongkersz This is exactly why interest-free (and BNPL) instalment plans are helpful (and popular!). Tak ramai yang mampu sekaligus bayar RM6,000 tapi boleh instalment 👍🏻

[Pelf Nyok @pelf81]

I went on air yesterday to talk about the new population of terrapins found in the Kuantan River! @TCSMsia

Article @staronline: https://t.co/W6gzEDIzNK

Podcast @BFMradio: https://t.co/9CPUwLNCai The terrapin news starts at 5:20

[Pelf Nyok @pelf81]

We discovered a new population of river terrapins in the Kuantan River! 🐢

In 2018, we were told that we were “10 years too late,” so it’s a pleasant surprise to see that they are still around! 🎉

https://t.co/uGJVtDAkG7

@TCSMsia

[Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia @TCSMsia]

A new population of river terrapins have been discovered in the Kuantan River! They are now found in Kedah, Perak, Terengganu and Pahang 🐢

Thank you @staronline!

https://t.co/kI18jPYlAQ @pelf81

[Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia @TCSMsia]

A restaurant assistant was fined RM5,000 for possessing an African spurred tortoise—a protected species—for feng shui purposes and without a license.

https://t.co/Ze3f1qVTlT

Hat tip to @Cshepherd7R!

[Pelf Nyok @pelf81]

Turtles are wildlife and they should be left in the wild. Do not keep them as pet, or for whatever reason. If you absolutely must keep them, ensure that you have the proper documentation/ license. Especially if they’re listed in the Malaysian Wildlife Conservation Act.

[Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia @TCSMsia]

A restaurant assistant was fined RM5,000 for possessing an African spurred tortoise—a protected species—for feng shui purposes and without a license.

https://t.co/Ze3f1qVTlT

Hat tip to @Cshepherd7R!

[Pelf Nyok @pelf81]

2. Interns will receive an allowance when they assist in certain projects.

3. Subsidised accommodation for female interns are provided.

Do we lose out on potential income?

Of course.

Read about my motivation here: https://t.co/Wh7GU2kHMz

[Pelf Nyok @pelf81]

Someone posted on LinkedIn that Harvard University is waiving tuition fees for families earning under $200,000 and the author asked, “What are we doing to help more kids compete for opportunities?”

1. At @TCSMsia, we don’t charge an internship training fee.

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