Our Programmes
Agriculture
This programme is focused on the protection of our traditional seeds and ecological agricultural systems from destructive practices that adversely impact our food sovereignty, such as those that jeopardise our seed diversity, and allow the proliferation of genetically-modified organisms (GMO). This work is linked to the protection of the rights and welfare of farmers and smallholders.
UPOV Convention is not suitable for Malaysia!
The International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV) Convention denies farmers’ rights, encourages biopiracy and threatens agrobiodiversity. SAM fully supports the

Agroecology paves the way for pollinators
“I want viewers to see that everything is connected, even the little guys like pollinators and flowers.” Louie Schwartzberg The simple truth is the human

Fulfill PeSAWAH’s demands to ensure our food sovereignty
This is a joint statement by Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) and the Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) and Sahabat

Genetic pollution risk of GM Maize MON87429 to original maize species: 23 NGOs urge rejection of application
This is a press statement by the Malaysian Food Security and Sovereignty Forum of which SAM is a member of We are very concerned about
UPOV Convention is not suitable for Malaysia!
- Publication Date | July 20, 2023
- Document Type | Media Statement
- Programmes | Agriculture
- Issues | Agriculture, Agroecology, Biodiversity, Food Sovereignty, Seeds, Trade & Investment

Agroecology paves the way for pollinators
- Publication Date | April 7, 2022
- Document Type | Articles & Stories
- Programmes | Agriculture
- Issues | Agroecology, Biodiversity, Seeds

Fulfill PeSAWAH’s demands to ensure our food sovereignty
- Publication Date | March 25, 2022
- Document Type | Media Statement
- Programmes | Agriculture
- Issues | Agriculture, Biodiversity, Certification, Food Sovereignty, International Treaties, Seeds

Genetic pollution risk of GM Maize MON87429 to original maize species: 23 NGOs urge rejection of application
- Publication Date | March 10, 2022
- Document Type | Media Statement
- Programmes | Agriculture
- Issues | Agriculture, Biodiversity, Genetic Engineering, Pollution, Seeds

Genetic pollution risk of GM Maize MON87429 to original maize species: 23 NGOs urge rejection of application
Read More »Climate Change
This programme is focused on raising the awareness of climate change and its impacts, as well as the monitoring and implementation of the government’s national climate action plans and policies, consistent with the country’s obligations under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and Paris Agreement. This work is focused on ensuring that the country is able to contribute towards limiting the global temperature rise to well below 1.5°C from pre-industrial levels, increase its ability to adapt to the adverse impacts of climate change and foster climate resilience and low greenhouse gas emissions development. This work is approached from a climate justice perspective, which views climate change within a political framework that seeks equity for all.

Need for cautious approach on alternative energy proposals in NETR
Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) welcomes the launch by the Prime Minister of the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) Phase 2 on 29 August 2023. We

Need for global governance to prevent geoengineering
Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) congratulates the New Straits Times in highlighting the need to “Adjust our mindset and not the sun’s rays” in its editorial

The earth should not be a climate laboratory
Earth Day on 22nd April this year coincides with the first day of Hari Raya Aidilfitri. As families gather with friends to celebrate, we must count our blessings that

United States must act responsibly to end climate injustice
Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) wishes to respond to the recent statement by the United States Ambassador to Malaysia, Mr Brian Mcfeeters entitled ‘Partners in climate

Need for cautious approach on alternative energy proposals in NETR
- Publication Date | September 4, 2023
- Document Type | Letter to the Editor
- Programmes | Climate Change
- Issues | Energy, Mitigation

Need for global governance to prevent geoengineering
- Publication Date | June 29, 2023
- Document Type | Letter to the Editor
- Programmes | Climate Change
- Issues | Biodiversity, Development, International Treaties

The earth should not be a climate laboratory
- Publication Date | April 21, 2023
- Document Type | Letter to the Editor
- Programmes | Climate Change
- Issues | Adaptation, Biodiversity, Development, International Treaties

United States must act responsibly to end climate injustice
- Publication Date | January 17, 2023
- Document Type | Letter to the Editor
- Programmes | Climate Change
Development & Planning
This programme has a diverse range of focus, including but not limited to, sustainable physical planning and urban development; sustainable transport, energy, water resource and waste management; and the halting of destructive infrastructure projects such as large dams and nuclear power plants. This work is linked to the protection of the rights of directly impacted communities as well as the general public.

Do not proceed with the Penang South Reclamation project!
The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) and Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) strongly appeal to both the Federal and State governments not to proceed with the Penang

PSR: Respect the legal process, wait for the decision of fishermen’s appeal
Sahabat Alam Malaysia was surprised to read a media report quoting Gamuda Bhd that the Penang South Reclamation (PSR) project will begin on July 1,

NGOs respond to Gamuda Bhd
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

PSR project requires a new EIA report
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

Do not proceed with the Penang South Reclamation project!
- Publication Date | September 1, 2023
- Document Type | Media Statement
- Programmes | Development & Planning
- Issues | Coastal Development, Coastal Ecosystem, Development, Fisheries, Food Sovereignty, Reclamation

PSR: Respect the legal process, wait for the decision of fishermen’s appeal
- Publication Date | June 23, 2023
- Document Type | Media Statement
- Programmes | Development & Planning
- Issues | Coastal Development, Coastal Ecosystem, Development, Fisheries, Food Sovereignty, Reclamation

NGOs respond to Gamuda Bhd
- Publication Date | May 17, 2023
- Document Type | Media Statement
- Programmes | Development & Planning
- Issues | Coastal Development, Development, Fisheries, Food Sovereignty, Planning, Reclamation, Urban Development

PSR project requires a new EIA report
- Publication Date | May 12, 2023
- Document Type | Media Statement
- Programmes | Development & Planning
- Issues | Coastal Development, Development, Fisheries, Food Sovereignty, Mining & Extractives, Planning, Reclamation, Urban Development
Forests & Biodiversity

Stop the encroachment on Rumah Labang native customary territory
Recently, Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) received a complaint from the Iban community of Rumah Labang in Nanga Seridan, Tinjar, Sarawak pertaining to the operations of an

Be transparent on cable car project
Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) is very alarmed to learn about the announcement by the Chief Minister of Penang that the cable car project to Penang

CBD COP15 – How it has fared so far
Week one (03 – 10 December 2022) of the 15th session of the Conference of Parties (COP 15) to the Convention onBiological Diversity (CBD) taking place

What’s at stake at the CBD COP15
The second part of the United Nations (UN) Convention on Biological Diversity’s (CBD) 15th Conference of Parties (COP15) will begin from 07 December 2022 until 19

Stop the encroachment on Rumah Labang native customary territory
- Publication Date | June 19, 2023
- Document Type | Media Statement
- Programmes | Forests & Biodiversity
- Issues | Deforestation, Forest Conversions, Indigenous Peoples, Land Rights

Be transparent on cable car project
- Publication Date | December 14, 2022
- Document Type | Media Statement
- Programmes | Forests & Biodiversity
- Issues | Conservation, Development, Urban Development

CBD COP15 – How it has fared so far
- Publication Date | December 14, 2022
- Document Type | Articles & Stories
- Programmes | Forests & Biodiversity
- Issues | Biodiversity, Conservation, Deforestation, Genetic Engineering, Indigenous Peoples, International Treaties, Land Rights, Mitigation, Wildlife

What’s at stake at the CBD COP15
- Publication Date | December 3, 2022
- Document Type | Articles & Stories
- Programmes | Forests & Biodiversity
- Issues | Agriculture, Agroecology, Community Forest Management, Conservation, International Treaties, Wildlife
Marine & Fisheries
This programme is focused on the protection of fishery resources and marine and coastal ecosystems, including mangrove forests, against destructive activities such as coastal reclamation, aquaculture development and unsustainable fishing practices. This work is linked to the protection of the rights and welfare of our fishing community.

SAM is outraged over approval of EIA of the Penang South Reclamation project
Sahabat Alam Malaysia is shocked and outraged after learning that the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report for the proposed reclamation and dredging works for the

Promptly identify cause of oil spill in Penang waters
Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) calls on Department of Environment (DOE) and the Penang state authorities to take immediate action to identify the cause of the oil spill that occurred in the

Cancel The Proposed Aquaculture Project In Pandak Putih, Kuala Kurau, Kerian District, Perak
Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) urges the Perak State Government, Kerian District and Land Office, Perak State Fisheries Department, Kerian District Fisheries Office, the local authority,

Cockle Breeding Grounds Threatened
Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) urges the government to investigate and take immediate action to address the problem of imminent threat and diminishing cockle breeding grounds.

SAM is outraged over approval of EIA of the Penang South Reclamation project
- Publication Date | April 26, 2023
- Document Type | Media Statement
- Programmes | Marine & Fisheries
- Issues | Coastal Development, Development, Reclamation, Urban Development

Promptly identify cause of oil spill in Penang waters
- Publication Date | November 24, 2020
- Document Type | Media Statement
- Programmes | Marine & Fisheries
- Issues | Fisheries, Pollution, Waste

Cancel The Proposed Aquaculture Project In Pandak Putih, Kuala Kurau, Kerian District, Perak
- Publication Date | July 30, 2020
- Document Type | Media Statement
- Programmes | Marine & Fisheries
- Issues | Coastal Ecosystem, Community-based Organisations, Conservation, Fisheries, Pollution

Cockle Breeding Grounds Threatened
- Publication Date | July 6, 2020
- Document Type | Media Statement
- Programmes | Marine & Fisheries
- Issues | Coastal Ecosystem, Fisheries, Pollution

Cancel The Proposed Aquaculture Project In Pandak Putih, Kuala Kurau, Kerian District, Perak
Read More »Pollution & Extractives
This programme is focused on the protection of ecosystems, the commons and communities against pollution, toxins, radioactive materials and the impacts of mining and other extractive operations. This work is linked to the protection of the rights of directly impacted communities as well as the general public.

Prohibit mining in environmentally sensitive areas
Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) calls on the federal and state governments to prohibit mining including of rare earth elements (REE) in environmentally sensitive areas (ESAs)

World Environment Day 2023: #BeatPlasticPollution
Beat Plastic Pollution is the theme for this year’s World Environment Day. The data put out by the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) is staggering.

Illegal rare earth mining incident in Kuala Pilah must not be allowed to repeat
SAM is extremely concerned by media reports today that revealed the discovery by the Negeri Sembilan and Melaka authorities of illegal rare earth mining activities

How waste trade impacts us all
The following infographic paints a picture of how the waste trade impacts us all. Plastics overconsumption/overproduction manifests in an increased production of wastes. The reality

Prohibit mining in environmentally sensitive areas
- Publication Date | September 12, 2023
- Document Type | Media Statement
- Programmes | Pollution & Extractives
- Issues | Biodiversity, Mining & Extractives, Pollution

World Environment Day 2023: #BeatPlasticPollution
- Publication Date | June 5, 2023
- Document Type | Media Statement
- Programmes | Pollution & Extractives
- Issues | Pollution, Toxics, Waste

Illegal rare earth mining incident in Kuala Pilah must not be allowed to repeat
- Publication Date | May 25, 2023
- Document Type | Media Statement
- Programmes | Pollution & Extractives
- Issues | Mining & Extractives, Pollution, Toxics

How waste trade impacts us all
- Publication Date | March 1, 2023
- Document Type | Articles & Stories
- Programmes | Pollution & Extractives
- Issues | Pollution, Toxics, Waste
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Prohibit mining in environmentally sensitive areas
Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) calls on the federal and state governments to prohibit mining including of rare earth elements (REE) in environmentally sensitive areas (ESAs)

Need for cautious approach on alternative energy proposals in NETR
Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) welcomes the launch by the Prime Minister of the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) Phase 2 on 29 August 2023. We

Do not proceed with the Penang South Reclamation project!
The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) and Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) strongly appeal to both the Federal and State governments not to proceed with the Penang
UPOV Convention is not suitable for Malaysia!
The International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV) Convention denies farmers’ rights, encourages biopiracy and threatens agrobiodiversity. SAM fully supports the

Prohibit mining in environmentally sensitive areas
- Publication Date | September 12, 2023
- Document Type | Media Statement
- Programmes | Pollution & Extractives
- Issues | Biodiversity, Mining & Extractives, Pollution

Need for cautious approach on alternative energy proposals in NETR
- Publication Date | September 4, 2023
- Document Type | Letter to the Editor
- Programmes | Climate Change
- Issues | Energy, Mitigation

Do not proceed with the Penang South Reclamation project!
- Publication Date | September 1, 2023
- Document Type | Media Statement
- Programmes | Development & Planning
- Issues | Coastal Development, Coastal Ecosystem, Development, Fisheries, Food Sovereignty, Reclamation
UPOV Convention is not suitable for Malaysia!
- Publication Date | July 20, 2023
- Document Type | Media Statement
- Programmes | Agriculture
- Issues | Agriculture, Agroecology, Biodiversity, Food Sovereignty, Seeds, Trade & Investment
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