Category: Environment EN

The true cost of fashion is more than what’s on the price tag – it lingers in pollution, water waste, and emissions. Between 2000 and 2015, clothing production had doubled. It is estimated that 92 million tonnes of textile waste is generated worldwide each year. This is equivalent to a truckload of clothing being incinerated or sent to landfills every second. Fashion shouldn’t come at the...

Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) urges the Penang state government to cancel the proposed land reclamation project adjacent to the existing Jelutong Landfill in Penang, and the EIA of the proposed project rejected by the Department of Environment due to the negative environmental and health impacts. Moreover, the proposed reclamation works will have adverse impacts on the Middle Bank, which is rich...

A Simple Rule for Greener, Healthier Cities The following is backed by research and shaping urban policies worldwide. Ready to bring it to your city? See 3 trees from your home 30% tree canopy in your neighbourhood 300m to the nearest green space Source: UN-Habitat      

In conjunction with International Day of Forests celebrated on 21 March every year, Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) urges the remaining states in Peninsular Malaysia who have yet to adopt the National Forestry (Amendment) Act 2022 gazetted on 20 September 2022 to do so immediately. As of today, the amendments to the National Forestry Act 1984 have only come into force in Perlis on 01 April 2023 and...

The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21 March the International Day of Forests (IDF) in 2012. The Day commemorates and raises awareness about the importance of all types of forests. In recognition of this day, the Consumers' Association of Penang (CAP) emphasizes the importance of Malaysian forests as living treasures. This year's theme for IDF is "forests and foods," which emphasizes...