Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) urges the government to seriously consider the call by the then-Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Wan Azizah Wan Ismail in 2020 for the establishment of a Malaysian charities commission. As of now, there is no single comprehensive statute in Malaysia to regulate NGOs, except for charities and charitable trusts and institutions outlined in the Ninth Schedule...
Consumers Association of Penang urges the relevant authorities to investigate the recent actions of former Deputy Home Minister Ismail Mohamed Said who discarded rice and other food items near Rumpun Makmur-Kampung Gunung Senyum, Pahang. Investigating such instances is not only about rectifying past wrongs but also about preventing future abuses and restoring public trust in institutions. It is...
Plastic pollution is more than just a waste management issue. > It's a climate issue. > It's a nature issue. > It's a health issue. This Earth Day, here are 5 facts you need to know to beat plastic pollution! Source: UNDP
Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) urges the City Council of Penang (MBPP) and Seberang Perai City Council (MBSP) to increase efforts in cleaning up drains in Penang to prevent the spread of diseases. CAP’s recent survey at various locations found many clogged drains. They have not been cleaned and were also covered with grease. Waste thrown in the drains clogged them up and produced foul...
CSOs urge ASEAN leaders to take a strong stance in the ongoing negotiations to develop an international legally binding instrument to address plastic pollution, including in the marine environment. 18 April 2024; Jakarta, Indonesia— Today, the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) Asia Pacific, together with other civil society organizations including Environmental Justice...
Recently published data from thirteen countries including Malaysia identified nearly 500 chemicals in recycled plastic pellets, including pesticides, industrial chemicals, PCBs, and other toxic substances. In pellets from Malaysia, a total of 123 chemicals were detected in two samples that were analyzed. The data is especially relevant now as government officials from Malaysia will be...
A recent study by Utility Bidder, an energy service provider from the United Kingdom, has revealed that Malaysia emits 2.29kg of plastic into the ocean per year – the 5th highest rate in the world! As part of their Plastic Polluters study, the team at Utility Bidder have considered the countries exporting the most waste, the countries with the highest probability of emitting plastic waste, and...
Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) reiterates its call to the Penang State authorities, the Department of Environment and the Majlis Bandaraya Pulau Pinang (MBPP) not to allow the Penang Hill cable-car project to proceed until there has been a full public consultation and feedback on the project, especially from those who will be affected by the project. SAM has been receiving complaints from various...
Trees create an aesthetically pleasing environment, and when grown along streets, benefit both motorists and pedestrians. A long straight line of street trees will create a visual vertical wall that guides traffic. Multiple studies from municipal transportation authorities have found people slow down while driving through a tree-lined street. Street trees also contribute to safety by creating a...