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Category: Environment EN

International Day of the World’s Indigenous People

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...
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Halt construction of more dams in Sarawak

SAM is gravely concerned with the proposal to proceed with the construction of the Trusan dam in Lawas, Sarawak, as announced by its Chief Minister on July 21. The dam has a planned generation capacity of 275 MW. It is one of the 12 hydroelectric projects proposed for Sarawak, which also include the Murum, Baram and Baleh dams. The Murum dam has already been completed. The construction of the...
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Quarrying Approved in Segari Melintang Forest Reserve: Perak State Authority Not Adhering to Resolution of the National Land Council

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...
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“Noise will be an issue”:Penang elevated highways will pass near highrise apartments

“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...
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7 Reasons To Oppose Nuclear Power Plant

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.
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TREES CHOPPED DOWN IN SEVERAL AREAS IN KUALA KANGSAR, PERAK

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'...
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Landslide in Paya Terubong shows need for hill protection

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...
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Proposed three major road projects in Penang: NOT A SOLUTION TO TRAFFIC PROBLEMS

Many Penangites may not be aware that the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the proposed three major road projects in Penang has been displayed for public comments since 19 June 2017. The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) and Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) have written to the Department of Environment (DOE) to request an extension of time for public feedback (which is due on 19 July...
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Support for appeal by Sungei Ara residents against Sunway Hills project on hillslopes

Several Residents’Associations and organisations in Penang have come together in a show of support and solidarity for the Sungei Ara residents who are appealing the decision of the Penang High Court, delivered on 29 May 2017. The High Court had ruled in favour of Sunway City and overturned the decision of the Penang Appeals Board which had decided in favour of the residents in not granting...
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IS MALAYSIA A DUMPING GROUND FOR CONTAMINATED PLASTIC WASTE?

The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) is appalled to learn that hundreds of containers filled with plastic wastes and scrap tyres have been shipped to and left abandoned at Port Klang. Despite imposing stringent measures, it was reported that at the height of the problem, the port had almost 800 containers of such waste and had to clear them over the years until 280 of such containers...
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