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CALL TO HALT HASTY PASSING OF CARBON CAPTURE BILL IN PARLIAMENT

Lai Cheng March 5, 2025 0 Comments

Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) calls upon the federal government and the Minister of Economy in particular, to not rush the passing of the Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) Bill, without more thorough and informed debate and consultations among Parliamentarians, including with environmental and public interest groups. SAM questions why such haste and rush when CCUS technology is...

PLANTS’ INTERCONNECTEDNESS HAS LESSONS FOR MAN

Lai Cheng March 4, 2025 0 Comments

Have you ever heard of mycelium? This incredible underground web of fungal threads acts like nature's very own support system for plants, connecting them much like the internet does for us. When mycelium forms a partnership with plant roots, it's called mycorrhiza, and it facilitates the exchange of nutrients, water, and even vital information among various plant species. Thanks to mycelium,...

PLASTIC TAKEOUT CONTAINERS LINKED TO HEART FAILURE

Lai Cheng March 3, 2025 0 Comments

Recent research indicates that consuming food from plastic takeout containers may elevate the risk of heart disease. A study conducted by Chinese researchers, published in the journal Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, examined over 3,000 individuals and found a significant association between frequent use of plastic food containers and an increased incidence of congestive heart failure....

TEACH KIDS TO CULTIVATE FOOD

Lai Cheng March 3, 2025 0 Comments

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Why We Must Continue to Crackdown on Global Waste Traders that have Targeted Malaysia

Lai Cheng February 28, 2025 0 Comments

The Basel Action Network (BAN) and Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) are deeply concerned about criticism that has been levied against the Malaysian government over their courageous crackdown on illegal e-waste recycling operations that have been springing up throughout the country (see “Environment auctioning 15 tons of seized e-waste”, Malaysiakini, 25 February 2025; “Malaysia’s e-waste...

CAP Raises Alarm Over ECRL’s Environmental and Wildlife Impact

Lai Cheng February 27, 2025 0 Comments

The Consumers' Association of Penang (CAP) is very concerned about the impacts of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project. The primary consideration of the Transport Ministry and Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd when planning the ECRL routes is cost, rather than the habitats of wildlife, which are being disturbed to the extent that animals are forced to leave their natural environment. CAP has...

A LIVING TREASURE

Lai Cheng February 26, 2025 0 Comments

This Tree is a Testament to the Power of Nature This 2000-year-old tree is located at Zwigodini Village of Mutale in Limpopo, South Africa. Venda people call it, “Muri Kunguluwa”, which means, “The Tree That Roars”. The tree actually makes a roaring sound when the wind blows through its branches. It is also called, “The Tree Of Life”, because it serves as a source of life to the...

Make This Ramadhan Spiritually Enriching, Avoid Food and Plastic Waste

Lai Cheng February 25, 2025 0 Comments

As Ramadhan approaches, the Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) urges all Malaysians to reflect on the environmental and societal impacts of our consumption habits during this sacred period. While Ramadhan is a time for spiritual reflection and self-discipline, unfortunately, for some, it has become a period of feasting and wasteful spending. Food Waste: A Growing Concern Excessive food...

PLASTICS AND CLIMATE CHANGE – QUICK FACTS

Lai Cheng February 25, 2025 0 Comments

How do plastics add to climate change? > Large volumes of greenhouse gases are produced during the production of plastics because oil must be refined using energy-intensive processes. > Powerful greenhouse gases are released by plastic as a result of heat and sunlight. An increase in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere causes the planet to increase in temperature. This causes climate...

Support for Marudi indigenous communities affected by forest carbon project

Lai Cheng February 24, 2025 0 Comments

Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) and SAVE Rivers, express their solidarity with the indigenous communities from Logan Entasan, Lobang Kompeni and Sungai Brit who are affected by the Marudi Forest Conservation and Restoration Project. The two organisations thoroughly support the communities’ rejection of this forest carbon project and their call for the strengthening of their native customary...

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