Category: Environment EN

Investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) threatens a just transition from fossil fuels and the urgent need for a social and ecological transformation for people and the planet. Over 300 organisations – including Consumers Association of Penang and Sahabat Alam Malaysia – are calling on countries to begin building a coalition of countries committed to freeing themselves from ISDS. Read their...

How Buildings Contribute to Climate Change – and What Can Be Done about it The building and construction industry is a big emitter of planet-warming greenhouse gases, according to the latest UNEP and Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction report. The amount of building floor space is expected to double by 2050, with many of the additions coming in developing and emerging economies....

Malaysia's growing microplastics crisis is largely self-inflicted, driven by domestic waste, weak recycling practices and everyday plastic use, said experts. Universiti Sains Malaysia marine scientist Professor Datuk Dr Aileen Tan said the issue was no longer a future risk, but an ongoing environmental crisis affecting marine ecosystems and seafood. "The key point is that we are not anticipating...

Malaysians are in danger of ingesting up to 2,016 microplastic particles a year through fish consumption, with higher exposure among coastal communities, said the Fisheries Department. Fish is a key pathway for human exposure to microplastics, particularly in countries with high seafood intake such as Malaysia, where they are an important source of protein. Fisheries Department director-general...

The recent escalation in global oil prices, driven in part by ongoing geopolitical tensions in the West Asia, has contributed to an increase in the cost of plastic production. As most conventional plastics are derived from petroleum-based feedstocks, fluctuations in oil prices can significantly influence the cost of plastic packaging materials, which are widely used across the retail and food...

By Flinders University Human population and consumption have surpassed Earth’s limits, increasing risks to climate and global stability. The Earth is already operating beyond its capacity to sustainably support the global population, according to new research highlighting growing strain on food systems, climate stability, and human well-being. Despite this, researchers say that slowing...

The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) urges the Department of Environment (DoE) of Negeri Sembilan to take firm action against those responsible for the pollution, which has caused the water of Sungai Marong near Kampung Lakai in Jelebu to turn black and foamy. Commenting on the ‘Berita Harian’ newspaper report dated 3 April 2026, regarding this incident, CAP expressed regrets that...

Migratory freshwater fish are in steep decline due to pressures along their paths, including dams, altered flows, habitat degradation, pollution and unsustainable fishing. Restoring rivers and habitats cannot wait. – UN Environment Programme Some of the longest, most important migrations of species on Earth are happening beneath the surface of the world’s rivers and many are rapidly...

On 29 January 2026, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) detained the Director-General and Deputy Director-General of the Department of Environment (DOE) to assist investigations into alleged corruption and abuse of power linked to electronic waste (e-waste) management. According to the MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki, the arrests were made after the officials presented...

In this serene forest scene, we are reminded that every animal, insect, and worm contributes to the ecological balance of the planet. These creatures may be small, but their impact is immense. Whether pollinating plants or decomposing organic matter, their work is vital to sustaining life on Earth. Humanity, in its quest for dominance, often forgets its place in the natural world. We must learn...