Energy

Malaysians should reject undemocratic and authoritarian nuclear energy plan

SAM supports the following press statement issued by the Consumers’ Association of Penang At the recent public forum organised by the Bar Council’s Environment and Climate Change Committee (ECCC) in Kuala Lumpur, the public got a glimpse of the idea of public consultation of the proponents of nuclear power plant in Malaysia. In a rare …

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The Penan of Long Daloh look after their communal forest by planting native tree species to rehabilitate their forest

Penan villages facing a double threat from logging and the proposed Baram Dam

SAM has been informed by Penan villagers in Sungai Patah, Baram that their native customary land is now confronted by a double threat simultaneously. The first threat comes from the attempt of a logging company to encroach into their communal forest reserve which has been successfully protected since the people’s last blockade in the area …

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CAP and SAM are impartial

The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) and Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) strongly condemn the irresponsible statement by Datuk Fuad Hassan, Director General of JASA (Jabatan Hal Ehwal Khas/ Department of Special Affairs) that he suspects we have an understanding with those who want to see that the Barisan Nasional Government be brought down. The allegation …

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Dams & Rivers

Click here to download. What happens when dams are built and rivers are dammed.

Dam fighters’ guide by International Rivers Network

Click here to download. International Rivers Network (IRN) published this guide for dam fighters. This is a practical guide for all to use especially when campaigning against dams and working with communities.