The increasing number of wildlife killed on our roads is an issue that Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) finds it increasingly difficult to ignore. The latest incident involved two tapirs while crossing the road. The first case happened in Terengganu where the tapir after being hit by a car stumbled into a nearby forest in an injured condition. …
Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) welcomes the announcement by the Minister of Environment and Water Resources (MEW) Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man, on the setting up of an environmental crimes unit to tackle illegal activities that could harm the country’s natural resources. We welcome the announcement by the Environment Minister that plans were in place …
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Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) is concerned by a recent incident on the East-West Highway in which a wild elephant stomped on a car bonnet after it was riled by honking from a motorist. Under such circumstances, when encountering an elephant, the Wildlife Department has in the past advised motorists against using high-beam lights and to …
Friends of Ulu Muda (FOUM) is a coalition of organisations and individuals working to protect the 160,000 ha Greater Ulu Muda Forest. This forest plays an important role in supporting the livelihood and well-being of the people of Perlis, Penang and Kedah. It is an irreplaceable part of Malaysian and world natural heritage. FOUM supports …
Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) is gravely concerned to learn that the National Health Commission of China has recommended the use of bear bile in the treatment of severe and critical cases of COVID-19. This move is a blow to conservationists worldwide, as on Feb 24th this year, China declared an immediate and comprehensive ban on the trade …
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Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) is of the view that the Covid-19 pandemic has shown that if we relentlessly destroy, degrade and encroach on nature and ecosystems, public health will be gravely endangered in ways that we have not imagined before. Indeed, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) noted last week that 75 per cent of …
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The Selangor State Government through the Selangor State Forestry Department had placed a notice inviting stakeholders in the Kuala Langat district to voice their objections to the proposed de-gazettement of 930.93 hectares of Kuala Langat North Forest Reserve (KLNFR) within 30 days. Responding to the notice, the Coalition for the Protection of Selangor’s Forests comprising …
With each Chinese New Year welcoming a particular animal in the zodiac, each bringing with them their own good fortune and strengths, pet shops and petting farms go all out to import the animals associated with the zodiac animal signs of that year. In this year of the rat, a petting zoo farm is drawing …
Misery to animals brought on by the zodiac animal signs Read More »
Whilst Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) welcomes the recent temporary ban by China on the hunting, sale, transportation and export of all wild animals in response to the Covid-19 outbreak, a more lasting solution is needed to prevent another repeat of such outbreaks, not only in China but in all countries. This requires a permanent ban on …
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Sabah has had a challenging year with constant media attention on wildlife issues and numerous deaths of pygmy elephants. In 2019, 24 deaths were recorded with five occurring in the space of four months. These deaths are seldom attributed to natural causes. Illegal hunting, poaching, poisoning and snaring are common causes of these deaths. Although …
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Sahabat Alam Malaysia (Headquarters)
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Sahabat Alam Malaysia (Marudi Office)
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Baram, Sarawak,
Malaysia
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Sahabat Alam Malaysia (Headquarters)
No. 1, Jalan Joki, 11400 Penang,
Malaysia
Tel: +604 827 6930
Fax: +604 827 6932
Sahabat Alam Malaysia (Marudi Office)
129A, First Floor,
Jalan Tuanku Taha,
P.O.Box 216,
98058 Marudi, Baram, Sarawak,
Malaysia
Tel & Fax: +6085 758 973