A rapid assessment survey of the amphibians and reptiles found at the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) Research Station in Kluang, Johor, was carried out from 7-10 June 2013. Visual encounter surveys (VES) were used to identify the species of amphibians and reptiles encountered along the six sampling trails. A total of 12 amphibian species from six families and seven reptilian species from five families were discovered and identified in the research station. In terms of amphibians, the most common and widely distributed species were the cricket frog, Hylarana nicobariensis, and the four lined tree frog, Polypedates leucomystax, with both species observed in all of the survey sites. Calls from high numbers of amphibian species were heard in the swampy riparian areas and along the small drains. In terms of reptiles, the clouded monitor lizard, Varanus nebulosus, was observed in all of the survey sites, including along the plantation’s main roads. Maintaining and protecting small streams and swampy areas in the plantation is crucial to preserve amphibian and reptile species and their populations.

Tinjauan terhadap spesies amfibia dan reptilia di Stesen Penyelidikan Minyak Sawit Malaysia (MPOB), Kluang, Johor telah dijalankan pada 7-10 Jun 2013. Survey Encounter Visual (VES) digunakan untuk mengenalpasti spesies amfibia dan reptilia pada enam tapak persampelan. Sejumlah 12 spesies amfibia dari enam famili dan tujuh spesies reptilia dari lima famili telah dikenalpasti hadir di Stesen Penyelidikan MPOB, Kluang. Dari segi amfibia, spesies yang paling umum adalah ‘criket frog’ Hylarana nicobariensis dan ‘four line tree frog’ Polypedates leucomystax, kedua-dua spesies diperhatikan di semua tapak persempelan. Jumlah spesies amfibia yang banyak ditemui di kawasan paya dan saliran parit atau sungai yang kecil. Dari segi reptilia, biawak Varanus nebulosus diperhatikan di semua tapak persampelan termasuk di sepanjang jalan utama perladangan. Dengan mengekalkan dan melindungi kawasan sungai dan paya yang kecil di ladang sawit adalah penting untuk mengekalkan spesies dan populasi amfibia dan reptilia.