Category: Featured Article English
The toxic, fiery Pulau Burung landfill: SAM calls for action
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...
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TOXICS IN PLASTICS
Chemicals found in plastic items such as packaging and medical equipment can leach into our foods and bloodstreams. They also contaminate our rivers and our water sources. They can also be absorbed and bioaccumulate in the tissues of organisms, contaminating the food chain.
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Set up Parliamentary Special Select Committee to investigate root cause of floods and make recommendations
Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) calls on Parliament, during its special sitting scheduled for Monday next on the recent devastating flood disaster, to set up a Parliamentary Special Select Committee to identify the root causes of the floods, including the uncertain weather pattern due to the climate crisis, and to make recommendations to deal with them. The Committee should identify the...
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Launching of CAP’s Urban Garden Training
Speech by CAP’s President, Mr Mohideen Abdul Kader Our current system of industrial agriculture and pest control relies heavily on chemical inputs. Science shows that even at low levels of exposure, many of these chemicals are harmful to human health especially on children as their developing minds and bodies are particularly vulnerable. From CAP’s ventures, and experience of small-scale...
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CAP: Toxic chemicals found in plastic pellets used for recycled plastics
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...
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Urban Garden Training
Consumers Association of Penang organizing Urban Garden Training on 15-01-2022 (Saturday), 9.00 am-11.30 am at Consumers Association of Penang's garden. "ONLY FULLY VACCINATED PARTICIPANTS ARE ALLOWED" Registration via Whatsapp: 0125374899 Location:
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Expedite efforts to seek international funds for climate adaptation
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...
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