This is a joint statement by the Sahabat Alam Malaysia, Consumers’ Association of Penang and Penang Forum, in response to the statement released by Gamuda Bhd on 16 May 2023 on the Penang South Reclamation project We refer to the media statement by Gamuda issued on 16 May, 2023. Gamuda’s defence of its Penang South …
As there has been a change in the development concept, both in the design and the statement of need, our view is that a new EIA must be required. In fact, one of the 71 conditions imposed on the State in respect of the EIA which approved on 11 April is that, if there is …
The Chief Minister of Penang, Chow Kon Yeow announced on 11 May 2023 that three island reclamation project would be reduced by 49% to 2,500 acres, from 4500 acres. Only one island would be built instead of the original three. We still find this unacceptable as 2,500 acres of reclamation is very large and will …
On 11.01.2023, we lost one of our very own former staff, Balakrishnan Nadeson, who succumbed to his illness. Balakrishnan, or rather Union Bala as we affectionately called him, worked with SAM some time in the 80s and 90s before he returned to join the trade union movement. Bala was a trade unionist with a heart …
In Memoriam – Trade Unionist Balakrishnan Nadeson Read More »
SAM is shocked to learn about the horrific landslide tragedy in Batang Kali which has claimed several lives including children. Time and again we have been warning about allowing earthworks and other forms of activities on highlands and hillslopes which are environmentally sensitive areas. The root causes of the tragedy must be investigated and publicly …
Set up Commission of Inquiry for the landslide tragedy in Batang Kali Read More »
Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) endorses the following statement released by the Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) CAP is shocked that the Cabinet had decided to ratify the controversial Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) even as parliamentarians prepared to debate this in the ongoing Dewan Rakyat sitting. Our study of the latest cost-benefit analysis (CBA) …
Several civil society organisations in Penang have come together in a show of solidarity and support for the Sungai Ara residents, who have filed an appeal to the Federal Court, in their fight against the Sunway City project which is on environmentally sensitive hill lands. The Federal Court hearing will take place on 25th and 26th May, 2022, and …
Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) urges the Perak State Government to maintain and protect the forest and natural terrestrial environment (including mangrove forests) that still exist in Manjung district in order to maintain a balance between physical development and environmental conservation. From time to time, the forested and natural environment areas in Manjung are decreasing at an alarming rate. Based on the 1966 Land …
On 30 March 2022, SAM submitted our comments to the Department of Environment on the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the proposed masterplan development called Maharani Energy Gateway in Muar, Johor. Following are the project background and a summary of the comments we submitted. A copy of the full comments can be downloaded here. The …
Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) calls on the Selangor state government to conduct a Commission of Inquiry (COI) into the Taman Bukit Permai, Ampang landslide tragedy which has claimed four lives and has led to the evacuation of 48 homes in the landslide zone due to safety concerns. In order to prevent a repeat of such …
Need for State Commission of Inquiry on Ampang landslide tragedy Read More »
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
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