Category: Environment EN

(Gothenburg, Sweden): The International Pollutants Elimination Network (IPEN) has published a series of studies that reveal how Australia’s new waste policies are driving massive investment in plastic waste-to-fuel processing, and that the country’s exports are threatening waste management in ASEAN countries. This is despite the country announcing it would stop exporting unprocessed wastes...

Consumers Association of Penang (CAP), Penang Green Council (PGC), Malaysia Hindu Sangam Bukit Bendera Council (MHS) and Temple Management of Sri Singamuga Kaliamman, Teluk Bahang urge the devotees not to use any kind of synthetic foam material during the celebration of Masi Maga Theppa Thiruvizha a floating chariot festival which is celebrated on 17th February this year at Teluk Bahang, Penang....

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Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) is irked that pristine natural forests that provide important ecological services continue to be subjected to mining projects that are extremely destructive in nature. A local mining company, EMBI Mining Sdn Bhd, has proposed to carry out logging and tin mining activities in a forested area in the sub district of Kerunai, Hulu Perak, where 245 hectares (605 acres) of...

Sahabat Alam Malaysia is extremely concerned that the fire in the Pulau Burung landfill is still burning underground although the fire on the surface was reportedly extinguished and under control.  The toxic fumes engulfing the surrounding area has prompted evacuation of about 400 residents nearby. SAM had earlier issued a statement on 14 January requesting the State and relevant authorities to...

Increased recycling of plastic is seen by many as a solution to the plastic pollution crisis. However toxic chemicals from plastics are not removed in the recycling process but are carried over to the new recycled plastic products. Plastic recycling is supposed to contribute to the so-called circular economy, but plastics containing toxic chemicals should not be recycled and should be considered...

Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) echoes the call by Subang MP Wong Chen recently that Malaysia needs to secure international funds for climate adaptation. Adaptation measures are understood as adjustments in ecological, social, or economic systems in response to actual or expected climatic stimuli and their effects or impacts, such as extreme weather events. SAM has in the past highlighted the need...