Pollution & Extractives - Sahabat Alam Malaysia

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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SAM supports Penang State Government’s action against non-compliant pig farmers

Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) welcomes and supports the Penang State Government’s firmness and proposed action against pig farm operators who do not comply with the Pig Breeding Enactment 2016, as this has caused water pollution and odor. It was reported that starting January 2022, the state government will close operations and demolish pig farms that do not …

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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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Launched! Toolkit: Throwing away the throw-away culture

Today, we launch our brand new downloadable and easy to use toolkit on how you can use this simple guide to trash the throw-away culture. This toolkit is filled with simple ways on how we can all move a little closer towards zero waste. It is do-able if we put our minds to it. What …

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We cannot burn our way out of the plastic crisis

On 29th July, C4 Center and Sahabat Alam Malaysia conducted an online forum titled “Malaysia is not a ‘Garbage Dump’: Enhancing Monitoring & Enforcement Efforts in Kedah and Penang” to examine the challenges faced by authorities in monitoring and enforcement along the value chains for imported plastic waste, besides encouraging dialogues between the authorities and the public. Over 100 …

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