Toxics - Sahabat Alam Malaysia

Environmental groups claim that new rules restricting plastic trade are being ignored

This is a press release by Break Free from Plastic which SAM is a part of Governments urged to fully enforce the Basel Convention Geneva, Switzerland – At the ongoing meeting of the Basel Convention, the Basel Action Network (BAN) and member organisations of the Break Free from Plastic movement (BFFP) presented evidence of continued …

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Protect environmentally sensitive areas

It is World Environment Day (WED) on Sunday, June 5. The 2022 WED campaign #OnlyOneEarth calls for collective, transformative action on a global scale to celebrate, protect and restore our planet. Malaysia, which is blessed as being one of the 17 mega-biodiverse countries in the world according to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), must do …

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SAM shocked that EIA for lanthanide mining approved in Environmentally Sensitive Area

SAM is shocked to learn of news that the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report for the rare earth lanthanide mining project in Hulu Perak was approved last week, when it was earlier reported on the Department of Environment’s (DOE) website that that the EIA had been rejected. According to the EIA which has now been …

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NGOs urge all state governments to follow Selangor’s example and stop plastic waste imports

This is a joint statement with allies working on plastic waste and trade Selangor’s Exco for State Tourism and Environment, YB Hee Loy Sian announced on 19 May 2022 five new policies with regard to the operation of plastic waste recycling factories in the state, including not allowing the import of plastic waste for the …

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Need to heed warnings from mother earth

It is Earth Day once again on April 22. As we have said before, it is not enough to dedicate one day in a year to remember her if we are to save her and save ourselves. We must remember her every day and put the environment and ecology at the centre of decision-making if we are …

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Sungai Pinang pollution is a long-standing issue

Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) is not surprised to learn that a tonne of rubbish is being collected from the log boom in Sungai Pinang daily. This is a long-standing issue of littering due to a lack of aggressive enforcement action by the government. Penang State Infrastructure Committee chairman was quoted by the media attributing the pollution situation …

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A strong NO to the proposed logging and tin mining project in Hutan Simpan Kenderong, Kerunai, Hulu Perak

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 …

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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 …

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CAP, SAM object to approval of portable pyrolysis units

The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) and Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) are concerned to learn that the Ministry of Environment and Water (KASA) had approved the use of portable pyrolysis units to facilitate the disposal of solid waste generated by the recent flood disaster. The media reported that KASA Secretary General had stated that special approval will …

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EIA for the proposed development of a permanent disposal facility in Gebeng should not be approved

Lynas Malaysia, through Gading Senggara Sdn. Bhd. (an appointed operator for the Permanent Disposal Facility) has recently submitted an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for a proposal to construct a Permanent Disposal Facility (PDF) for the Water Leach Purification (WLP) residue on Lot 31375, Gebeng Industrial Estate, in Kuantan, Pahang. The proposed PDF is located in a peatland …

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