Category: Environment EN

On the 50th founding anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) celebrated this month, environmental groups urged the regional body to act on plastic pollution in the region. “ASEAN member countries can stop plastic pollution and protect our oceans by instituting policies that will reduce the use of single-use disposable plastics, protecting the region’s borders from...

The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) urged the Kedah government and the Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-based Industry to build a well-functioning irrigation system in Mukim Padang Terap near Kuala Nerang to irrigate 500 hectares of paddy fields here. The villages involved are Kampung Lubuk Labi, Kampung Tanjung, Kampung Padang Gelanggang, Kampong Pok and Kampung Tanah Merah. Immediate...

Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) and Penang Inshore Fishermen Welfare Association (PIFWA) are requesting the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) and related agencies to monitor and address the water pollution problems in DID’s drainage systems that are becoming more noticeable day by day. The drains that are found polluted includes Parit D3 (Parit Paya Mahang B), Parit A3/PT.SIAM A3, Parit...

A community from Long Meraan Sarawak Malaysia blockading a logging company © Friends of the Earth Malaysia SAM. Now more than ever we stand in solidarity with indigenous communities in their historic struggle: statement from Friends of the Earth Asia Pacific Today on International Day of the World’s Indigenous People, Friends of the Earth Asia Pacific (FoE APAC) groups from 12 countries are...

Road across the river not constructed properly, hence obstructing water flow and can contribute to erosion and sedementation. Statement by the Perak State Forestry Director Datuk Mohamed Zin Yusof that logging areas in part of Compartment 13, 14, 15 and 16, Segari Melintang Forest Reserve (HS Segari Melintang) in  Manjung District, Perak has been approved for quarrying confirms Sahabat Alam...

“Noise and vibration from traffic movement” will be an issue for residents living in a string of apartment blocks, according to the environmental impact assessment for three proposed highways in Penang. The tower blocks affected are: Package 1 Taman Leader Condominium Surin Condominium Taman Tanjung Bungah Waterfront Condominium Coastal Tower Desa Mar Vista Apartment Beverly Hills Sri Sayang...

THIS 2012 Booklet published by CAP, SAM and TWN which continues to remain relevant in light of the government's proposal to go down the nuclear path. One only needs to show 7 powerful reasons why nuclear power will never work. Share it with your friends and family. Oppose nuclear power. Sign Malaysian Coalition's Against Nuclear's (MyCAN) petition against nuclear power plants in Malaysia.

This Rain Tree is probably more than 100 years old. Field officer from Sahabat Alam Malaysia survey in Kuala Kangsar with journalists. This big tree that was cut down has 2 species Rain tree wrapped by Banyan. Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) sadly discovered that several trees have been felled in a number of areas in Kuala Kangsar, mainly in Sungai Perak Square (Dataran Sungai Perak) and Jalan Dato'...

We, as representatives of residents from several residential areas in Penang, express our grave concerns over the landslide at a hillslope near Lebuh Rambai 13 in Paya Terubong, Penang, that took place morning of Friday, 14 July. The landslide happened following heavy thunderstorms that occurred early morning of Friday. Luckily this time, there were no fatalities. We have been alerted by...