Category: Environment EN

Every time oil prices surge, the world is reminded of a simple truth: fossil fuels are not just bad for the climate, they are dangerously volatile. The current energy crisis — fuelled by the conflict in the Middle East sparked by the United-States-Israel illegal attack on Iran — has left governments and households scrambling to absorb higher costs. But beneath the headlines lies a deeper...

Four EIA rejections should mean the end for the Jelutong landfill site. No more time extensions should be given. The Penang state government must honour its promise made to transform the site into a quality public park for all the people of Penang. The Protect Karpal Singh Drive Action Committee (ProtectKarpal) calls on Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow to publicly reaffirm that no time...

On 5 March 2026, a group of 14 trainee teachers (9 females & 5 males) and 5 lecturers from IPG Kampus Tuanku Bainun, Bukit Mertajam, Penang visited the Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP). The visit was organised as an educational visit to create awareness among trainee teachers about the impacts of single-use plastic usage, as well as to help them understand the benefits and ways to do...

Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) is gravely concerned with the renewal of the licence granted to Lynas Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., for a further 10 years until 2 March 2036, as announced by the Minister, Datuk Chang Lih Kang on Monday, 2nd March. SAM is of the opinion that the conditions in the latest licence renewal are merely a smokescreen to maintain Lynas’s status quo, enabling them to continue...

World Wildlife Day, observed annually on 3rd March, reminds us that biodiversity and human well-being are inseparable. This year’s theme, “Medicinal and Aromatic Plants: Conserving Health, Heritage and Livelihoods,” underscores the vital role wild plant species play in sustaining healthcare, cultural traditions and economic security. In conjunction with this occasion, the Consumers’...

A new report by Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM), in partnership with the Forests & Finance Coalition (FFC), reveals that Malaysia’s financial regulatory sector is not yet fully aligned with the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF)’s 2030 targets and highlights areas where further alignment could be considered. This report reviews key policies and guidelines published to date by Bank Negara...

The Penang State Exco for Housing and Environment, the Consumers Association of Penang (CAP), The Penang State Green Council (PGC), The  Malaysia Hindu Sangam Penang State Council (MHSPSC) and the management of the Sri Singamuga Kaliamman Temple in Teluk Bahang, urge Hindu devotees not to use any kind of synthetic foam material or plastic during the celebration of Masi Maga Theppa Thiruvizha, a...

The Earth is our home, and is full of life, mystery, and resilience. Here are more than a few reasons on why we should continue to protect it from plastic pollution and its toxic impacts! Scientists estimate that there are 8.7 million species on Earth! 165,000 of them are species of butterflies and moths. The Amazon rainforest is the largest forest in the world, spanning over 9 countries. On...

Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) and the Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) welcome the announcement by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) that Malaysia has imposed an immediate and absolute ban on the importation of electronic waste (e-waste) effective 4 February 2026. It was reported that the second meeting of the Special Task Force on the Enforcement Management Roadmap for...

The act of planting a tree is far more than just adding beauty to your yard — it’s a gesture of hope for the future. Trees provide a wide range of benefits to our environment, from purifying the air to supporting wildlife. They are natural carbon sinks, absorbing CO2 from the atmosphere and helping to mitigate climate change. Each tree planted is a step toward a more sustainable world. But...