Category: Environment EN

  Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) urges the Selangor State Government, Kuala Langat Municipal Council (MPKL) and related government departments to take heed and seriously consider the protest of the local community here against the proposed re-operation of the battery manufacturing plant near their residential area. The state government and the relevant authorities need to learn from past...

The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) negates the claims by some quarters that extraordinary rains were the cause of the massive floods that hit several states recently. Putting the blame on rain, which is a natural phenomenon, has resulted in the problem of floods not being addressed effectively and has now become more serious. Therefore, CAP urges the government to take action in...

Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) is gravely concerned that several states in the country are continuing to promote deforestation for various purposes, instead of taking measures to protect and conserve our remaining forest resources. Such efforts run counter to current thinking and trends in the era of climate change and the post COVID-19 pandemic, which is to promote green recovery efforts and to...

One leaky tap dripping at one drop per second can waste 3,000 gallons of water per year! It could be much more if you have other leaky faucets at your shower or toilets. A slower shower leak at 10 drips per minute wastes another 500 gallons per year. In the US, it is estimated that 10% of homes have leaks that waste 90 gallons or more per day. Do you have a leaky home? How to check if you taps...

November 25th is observed as Meatless Day worldwide. On this occasion, the Consumers Association of Penang calls on Malaysians to substantially reduce and where possible avoid eating meat for the benefit of our health and environment. Rising prosperity has allowed people throughout the world to eat more meat and Malaysia is no exception. Our per capita consumption of meat has increased from 13.2...