Pollution & Extractives

The river near the big market in Kangar | SAM

Investigate Cause of River Pollution in Kangar and Curb the Pollution Immediately

Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) has urged the Kangar Municipal Council (MPK) and the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) to investigate the cause of the river pollution in Kangar, Perlis and take appropriate measures to curb the pollution. SAM’s observation found a variety of waste materials, particularly plastic items floating in the river here and …

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Disclose source of pollution of rivers and lakes in Pahang

Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) urges the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment to immediately disclose the findings of investigations by the Department of Environment (DOE) of Pahang on the sources of pollution of Sungai Pahang, Sungai Temerloh, Tasik Chini and Tasik Mentiga. Disclosure regarding the sources of pollution is essential because the problem is becoming …

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Pollution from a shrimp acquaculture farm in Balik Pulau, Penang | SAM

Waste pollution in Kuala Sungai Pinang increasingly widespread

Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) urges the Penang state government and relevant authorities to pay serious attention and take effective measures to overcome the pollution from domestic sewage and waste from shrimp farms that are increasingly spreading in Kuala Sungai Pinang, Balik Pulau. The pollution problem that has persisted for more than ten years involves the …

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Sahabat Alam Malaysia - Forests and biodiversity

States advised to be cautious in entering into deals in the forestry sector related to climate change

Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) welcomes the clarification by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (NRE) that the carbon-offset deal signed by the Kelantan State Government with a private company has nothing to do with any United Nations’ mechanism. Minister Dato Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar has clarified that the UN mechanism related to …

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Part of a pig pen in Tanjung Sepat, Selangor | SAM

SAM is concerned of threat of JE in Tanjung Sepat

Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) urges the Selangor government to pay serious attention and take immediate action to curb the problem of pig waste pollution in Tanjung Sepat in the District of Kuala Langat. The long-standing problem from decades ago not only threatens the environment here but also affects the livelihood of fishermen and marine life …

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Mr Idris emphasising that farmers' best friend should be protected | SAM

Protect Farmers’ best friend for pest control

Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) calls for the protection of frog habitat and a halt in eating of this useful amphibian, all for sensible reasons that we often choose to ignore in pursuit of the so-called economic development. We desperately need them to control the insect population. Frogs feed on pests such as grasshoppers, mosquitoes, and …

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Vegetables are infested with flies at Kg Batu 19, Ayer Tawar, Sarawak | SAM

Infestation of flies and air pollution from factory in Ayer Tawar

SAM Concerned of Residents Health Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) is concerned of the health of more than 1,000 residents of Kampung Batu 19, Ayer Tawar in Manjung District, state of Perak due to prolonged exposure to air pollution from a factory and infestation of flies here. …

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Fishermen jetty in Kampung Sungai Batu, Pantai Remis, Perak | SAM

Trawler vessels and dredgers threaten Sungai Batu fishermen

The daily income of nearly 200 fishermen in Kampung Sungai Batu, Pantai Remis, Perak has been affected by the encroachment of trawler vessels into their fishing zone. The problem that has persisted for more than 10 years has not only threatened the fisheries resources and various species of marine life, but also polluted the Zone …

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Loud explosion from Batu Kawan quarry raises concerns

An extraordinary loud explosion that occurred in Batu Kawan recently, believed to have originated from a quarry nearby has alarmed residents here. The local communities in this area, including residents of Bandar Cassia were shocked by the explosion that rocked the whole neighborhood. Sahabat Alam Malaysia urges the Penang State Government, Majlis Perbandaran Seberang Perai …

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CAP and SAM support the global movement to “break free from plastic”

The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) and Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) are part of the newly-launched Break Free from Plastic movement to stem the tide of plastic pollution across the globe. It is reported that each year, at least 8 million tonnes of plastics leak into the ocean. Estimates suggest that there are over 150 …

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