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OUR NEED TO CONFORM

“Most people are not even aware of their need to conform. They live under the illusion that they follow their own ideas and inclinations, that they are individualists, that they have arrived at their opinions as the result of their own thinking—and that it just happens that their ideas are the same as those of the majority.” ― Erich Fromm, The Art of Loving
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Failure to halt forest conversion in Sarawak means worse flooding is yet to come

Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) wishes to express our continued concern on how the occurrences of floods in Sarawak, including in Baram, have become more frequent and intense in recent years. Prior to the large scale conversion of forests for the purpose of monoculture plantations, such floods were rather uncommon in the upstream areas of interior Sarawak. In all likelihood, they are part of the...
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CAP: Re-evaluate lifestyle amidst the Covid-19 pandemic

The Consumers Association of Penang calls on Malaysians to re-evaluate and change their lifestyle and eating habits as the nation had one of the highest risk factors of developing complications from Covid-19. This is due to the high prevalence of non-communicable disease (NCD) such as diabetes. The World Health Organisation had stated that patients with cardiovascular disease, chronic...
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Save Our Oceans from Plastic Pollution

June 8th was World Oceans Day. It was an opportunity to emphasise the importance of our oceans and the many services they provide, as well as raise awareness of the ways in which we are harming them through plastic pollution. Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) attended the 3rd D-Tox Session by the International Pollutants Elimination Network (IPEN). The webinar session held on Oceans Day titled...
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A Faustian Pact? Welcome to the World of Surveillance Capitalism

The Internet is inescapable in modern life. It gives us so much convenience, so much information and facilities. And it has gotten into the deep parts of our lives and homes, in our work, our entertainment, our finance, our education, our meetings, our cars and parking, our appliances, nearly everything. Most of us cannot survive a day without being connected to this thing. BUT what are trading...
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Cancer-Causing Chemicals In Cosmetics & Daily Use Products

Available here: https://consumer.org.my/.../cancer-causing-chemicals-in.../ Cosmetics are the least regulated products and contain a wide array of toxic chemicals, many of which are carcinogenic! This guide shows you how to avoid these deadly toxins. Inside this book: > List of cancer-causing chemicals found in different brands and types of cosmetics and daily use products > The different...
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HOW TO KEEP FOOD SAFE

You can get sick from the food or drink you consume if it is not clean. Bacteria, viruses and parasites found in food can cause food poisoning. Practising food hygiene and ensuring food safety help prevent germs from multiplying in foods and reaching dangerous levels. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises taking the following 4 steps to ensure food safety. 1. CLEAN your...
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SAM’s recommendations following the Regent of Pahang’s order in relation to the environmental issues in Tasik Chini, Pahang

Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) welcomes the order from the Regent of Pahang, Tengku Mahkota Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah Ibni Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah to stop all mining activities in the Tasik Chini area and restore the former mine area and to replant with suitable forest trees. SAM also welcomes the Regent's order that the existing Chini Forest Reserve (HS...
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SAM objects to the latest mining project near Tasik Chini

Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) objects to the most recently approved mining project surrounding Tasik Chini. The natural ecosystem of Tasik Chini and its surrounding areas have been exploited and destroyed over the past few decades. At present, only the commitment of the Pahang State Government would be able to restore Tasik Chini to its heydays. The exploitation and destruction of Tasik Chini...
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