Category: Environment EN

Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) believes that it is wrong for the Director General (DG) of the Department of Environment (DOE) to approve the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report for the Penang Hill Cable Car project without public display and public feedback. This is because, under the Environmental Quality (Prescribed Activities) (Environmental Impact Assessment) Order 2015, all activities...

Developed countries need to stop exporting their plastic trash to Asian countries under the guise of “recycling.” By Mageswari Sangaralingam The global production and trade of plastic waste have drastically increased over the recent decades. Plastic waste is mostly traded under the banner of plastic “recycling.” This practice of exporting waste from higher-income countries to...

Iron Clothes Once a Week Did you know that ironing your clothes once a week not only keeps you looking neat but also helps reduce energy use? It is true! Here is how: Less Energy Consumption: Ironing clothes once a week means you are not constantly running the iron for just a few pieces. By setting aside some time once a week to iron your clothes, you are reducing the number of times you plug in...

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Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) is very concerned with the statement of the Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg that Sarawak will have absolute control in managing its own environment, published by the Borneo Post on 5 March 2024. The ‘environment’ has not been mentioned in the federal constitution as a subject matter for either federal or state jurisdiction. This lack...

Forests are unsung climate action heroes – up to 13 billion tonnes of carbon is stored in their trees and soil. Forests are some of the most biodiversity-rich habitats on Earth and are considered as one of the most cost-effective forms of climate action. They play a crucial role in climate regulation by absorbing carbon dioxide (CO2). Trees take in CO2, release oxygen by way of photosynthesis,...