The Malaysian Cave and Karst Conservancy (MCKC) was established on 2015 to advocate for the conservation of caves and karsts, promote and conduct research, as well as promote proper management of caves and karsts in Malaysia. Initiated by a motley group of speleologists, this organization is a non-political, independent, non-profit public interest organisation. 

The MCKC Strategic Plan for conservation of caves and karsts is currently being put together. It will identify key threats to cave and karst in Malaysia; prioritise strategies to address key threats, elaborate strategies and formulate a plan of action.

It is registered as a society with Malaysia's Registrar of Societies (PPM-010-14-12022015) and its membership is open to everyone who is passionate about conserving caves and limestone areas. Its current membership of 23 men and women (updated June 2024) consists of researchers, conservationists and caving enthusiasts.

In 2022, MCKC's application to represent Malaysia at the UIS (International Union of Speleology) General Assembly was accepted.

2023-2025: Takun Scientific Expedition

The expedition was wrapped in Q1 2025. Symposium will be held on April 2025. Click here for latest updates.

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2021-2022: Work on publishing the outcomes of BCSE results in the publication in the Special Edition of Nature journal in 2022. MCKC is accepted as a member of UIS.

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2019-2020: Batu Caves Scientific Expedition

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the symposium for BCSE was successfully held at Perbadanan Perpustakaan Awam Selangor (Gombak Branch) in October 2020 and received critical acclaim from the academic community and governing bodies as well as other stakeholders. The Batu Caves Guidebook was published and launched in the same event.

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2016-2018: Community engagement and outreach to stakeholders around Batu Caves complex. Work on the first guidebook on Malaysian karst begins.

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2015: Establishment of Malaysian Cave and Karst Conservancy.