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Earth Set to Overshoot Critical Global Warming Threshold, UN Warns

The world is now expected to cross the 1.5°C global warming threshold – and getting temperatures back down could become one of humanity’s biggest challenges yet. A new United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) report says exceeding 1.5°C above pre-industrial temperatures is now widely considered unavoidable, likely within the next few years. For the first time, the focus is shifting from...
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TRANSBOUNDARY HAZE IS AN ECOLOGICAL CRISIS: Coalition Urges Transnational Corporate Responsibility and Recognition of Ecocide

Jakarta, September 09 2026 — Friends of the Earth Asia Pacific (FoE APAC) condemns the recurring transboundary haze crisis in Southeast Asia, as smoke from forest and land fires currently burning in Indonesia, particularly in the Kalimantan region, has reportedly reached neighboring countries such as Malaysia and the Philippines. FoE APAC members Wahana Lingkungan Hidup Indonesia (WALHI),...
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CAP Calls for Answers over Penang Ferry Collision

The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) is shocked by the collision between the Penang ferry and the vessel identified by the media as MV Mekar Jaya on 1 September 2026 within the Penang Port limits, near the Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal (PSAH). The incident resulted in 21 passengers on board the ferry being injured. The incident could have been disastrous. According to information in...
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CAP Seed Sharing Initiative 2026 🌱

Continuing our annual seed-sharing tradition this year, CAP is opening its doors to the community to share seeds, saplings and stem cuttings from 9 September 2026 until 30 September 2026. As part of this initiative, we will also be conducting a community programme on herbs and seeds on 3 October 2026. 🌿 Let’s share, grow and keep our natural heritage alive!
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States must not reject amendments to the National Forestry Act 1984

The months of August and September are deeply meaningful for Malaysia - a time when we commemorate the establishment of the nation and the birth of the Federal Constitution. This supreme law of our nation guarantees the rights of every citizen, protects our public interests, upholds justice and regulates governance to ensure the well-being of the general public, members of the federation and...
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The Policy Edge: FOLLOWING THE LEGACY OF S M MOHAMED IDRIS

Why Business Needs More Moral Courage By Datuk Dr Anis Yusal Yusoff In an era increasingly defined by rhetoric, political polarisation and episodic activism, The Man Who Could Move Mountains: Reflections on the Social Activism of S M Mohamed Idris reminds us that genuine and lasting change is never built on slogans. It is built on conviction, integrity and the quiet persistence of individuals...
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New York Bans AI Use for 600,000 Students Until High School

New York City just banned generative AI for over half a million students. Starting with the 2026-2027 school year, kids from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade cannot use tools like ChatGPT in classrooms. Only high school students – typically aged 14 and above – will be permitted to use artificial intelligence in limited pilot programmes. Companion chatbots, designed specifically for...
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MOVING TOWARDS ZERO WASTE

CAP’s programme at SJK (T) Bayan Lepas, Penang on 11 August 2026 SJK (T) Bayan Lepas, Penang is a sustainability-forward school with various ongoing impactful initiatives. For starters, the school implements a rainwater harvesting project as a measure against drought adaptation in collaboration with the Division of Industry & Community Network, Universiti Sains Malaysia and Water Watch...
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Help Improve Consumer Protection in Malaysia

Have you experienced online shopping scams, poor banking services, hidden fees, high prices, or substandard goods? Your voice matters! Take this survey to help the Consumers' Association of Penang (CAP) and the National Consumer Advisory Council (MPPN) push for stronger laws and stricter enforcement in Malaysia. Time: Only 7–10 minutes Privacy: Completely voluntary & 100% anonymous Link:...
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Groups Warn Malaysia of Likely Illegal Exports from Batam, Indonesia, Arriving on Sept 3

Kuala Lumpur. Jakarta September 3, 2026. Following a visit to Batam, the Basel Action Network (BAN), together with Nexus3 Foundation and Ecological Observation and Wetlands Conservation (Ecoton) in Indonesia, have identified three containers suspected of carrying electronic waste (e-waste) from a premise linked to e-waste recycling company PT Esun International Utama Indonesia (PT Esun). Publicly...
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