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.

54 community organizations and NGOs oppose genetically modified mr219 rice field tests
Referring to the announcement on the Ministry of Water, Land and Natural Resources (KATS) website, the National Biosafety Board (LBK), is evaluating an application from

Promote Biological Control to Combat Rodent Attack
Padi farmers in Kepala Batas, Penang are crying out for help because of destruction to their rice crops, but their cries are not in vain for the

GM Rubber Trees in Malaysia: Jumping Off Without a Safety Net
The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) and Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) would like to register our strong opposition to the growing of genetically modified (GM)

Labeling of genetically engineered foods in Malaysia threatened by TPPA
This statement has been endorsed by 4 other NGOs in Malaysia. The tabling of the “Fast Track Bill” in the United States sends an ominous

54 community organizations and NGOs oppose genetically modified mr219 rice field tests
- Publication Date | July 22, 2019
- Document Type | Media Statement
- Programmes | Agriculture
- Issues | Food Sovereignty, Genetic Engineering, Seeds

Promote Biological Control to Combat Rodent Attack
- Publication Date | August 3, 2018
- Document Type | Letter to the Editor
- Programmes | Agriculture
- Issues | Biodiversity

GM Rubber Trees in Malaysia: Jumping Off Without a Safety Net
- Publication Date | February 9, 2015
- Document Type | Letter to the Editor
- Programmes | Agriculture
- Issues | Genetic Engineering, International Treaties

Labeling of genetically engineered foods in Malaysia threatened by TPPA
- Publication Date | January 20, 2014
- Document Type | Media Statement
- Programmes | Agriculture
- Issues | Genetic Engineering, Trade & Investment
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.

Malaysia needs to do more on disaster risk reduction
October 13 every year, marks the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), with a call by the UN General Assembly since 1989, for a day to promote

SAM welcomes efforts to accelerate climate action through the financial sector
Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) welcomes the efforts of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and the Securities Commission (SC) in accelerating climate action through the financial sector,

World Environment Day 2020: Need for urgent attention on forest conversions and flooding incidence in Sarawak
In conjunction with the World Environment Day 2020 with its theme ‘Biodiversity’, Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) wishes to draw urgent attention to the serious consequences

Love And Appreciate The Environment
The implementation of Phase 1 to 3 of the movement control order (MCO) not only reduced infection rate of the COVID-19 but also helped to

Malaysia needs to do more on disaster risk reduction
- Publication Date | October 12, 2020
- Document Type | Letter to the Editor
- Programmes | Climate Change
- Issues | Adaptation, Biodiversity

SAM welcomes efforts to accelerate climate action through the financial sector
- Publication Date | October 1, 2020
- Document Type | Letter to the Editor
- Programmes | Climate Change
- Issues | Biodiversity, Mitigation

World Environment Day 2020: Need for urgent attention on forest conversions and flooding incidence in Sarawak
- Publication Date | June 5, 2020
- Document Type | Letter to the Editor
- Programmes | Climate Change, Forests & Biodiversity
- Issues | Biodiversity, Logging

Love And Appreciate The Environment
- Publication Date | May 7, 2020
- Document Type | Media Statement
- Programmes | Climate Change, Forests & Biodiversity
- Issues | Conservation, Pollution

World Environment Day 2020: Need for urgent attention on forest conversions and flooding incidence in Sarawak
Read More »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.

Scrap the Langkawi reclamation project!
On 31 May 2018, the late Sarawak developer, Ting Peh Khiing famous for the Bakun Dam project announced that he would be launching a RM30

Objection to siting battery manufacturing plant in Jenjarom, Kuala Langat, Selangor
Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) urges the Selangor State Government, Kuala Langat Municipal Council (MPKL) and related government departments to take heed and seriously consider the

Tambun landslide tragedy: Need to avoid projects in environmentally sensitive areas
The landslide which struck the Sunway Group’s Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat in Tambun, Perak, killing two guests on Monday, Nov. 9, once again reveals the need

Selangor water disruption – Need to get to roots of the crisis
The frustration and anger of the Selangor residents is most understandable, as yet another unscheduled water cut left over millions affected. The shutdown yesterday has

Scrap the Langkawi reclamation project!
- Publication Date | January 21, 2021
- Document Type | Articles & Stories
- Programmes | Development & Planning
- Issues | Coastal Development, Development, Reclamation

Objection to siting battery manufacturing plant in Jenjarom, Kuala Langat, Selangor
- Publication Date | January 14, 2021
- Document Type | Media Statement
- Programmes | Development & Planning
- Issues | Planning, Pollution, Toxics, Waste

Tambun landslide tragedy: Need to avoid projects in environmentally sensitive areas
- Publication Date | November 13, 2020
- Document Type | Letter to the Editor
- Programmes | Development & Planning
- Issues | Development, Planning, Urban Development

Selangor water disruption – Need to get to roots of the crisis
- Publication Date | November 11, 2020
- Document Type | Media Statement
- Programmes | Development & Planning
- Issues | Pollution, Water
Forests & Biodiversity

Highly irresponsible for states to promote deforestation
Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) is gravely concerned that several states in the country are continuing to promote deforestation for various purposes, instead of taking measures

NGOs shocked by logging activities in greater Ulu Muda forest
Several non-governmental organisations (listed below) are shocked to learn about recent occurrences of deforestation activities in a forest reserve in the Greater Ulu Muda Forest. According

Need to halt wildlife killings on roads
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

SAM welcomes efforts by Kedah state government to protect Ulu Muda Forest Reserve
Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) welcomes the efforts by the Kedah State government in seeking RM100 million in compensation from the Federal government for using the

Highly irresponsible for states to promote deforestation
- Publication Date | January 5, 2021
- Document Type | Letter to the Editor
- Programmes | Forests & Biodiversity
- Issues | Biodiversity, Deforestation, Water

NGOs shocked by logging activities in greater Ulu Muda forest
- Publication Date | November 25, 2020
- Document Type | Media Statement
- Programmes | Forests & Biodiversity
- Issues | Deforestation, International Treaties, Logging, REDD-plus

Need to halt wildlife killings on roads
- Publication Date | October 6, 2020
- Document Type | Letter to the Editor
- Programmes | Forests & Biodiversity
- Issues | Biodiversity, Planning, Wildlife

SAM welcomes efforts by Kedah state government to protect Ulu Muda Forest Reserve
- Publication Date | August 27, 2020
- Document Type | Media Statement
- Programmes | Forests & Biodiversity
- Issues | Biodiversity, Conservation, Logging
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.

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.

Fishers In Sungai Kerian, Nibong Tebal, Penang Concerned Of Presence Of “Kenka” Boats
It is well known that river lobsters are the main catch for 200 to 300 riverine fishers in the Kerian River in Nibong Tebal regardless

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

Fishers In Sungai Kerian, Nibong Tebal, Penang Concerned Of Presence Of “Kenka” Boats
- Publication Date | March 18, 2020
- Document Type | Media Statement
- Programmes | Marine & Fisheries
- Issues | Fisheries

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.

SAM cautions against promoting rare earth industry
Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) is gravely concerned over the announcement by Kedah Menteri Besar, Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor, yesterday that the state has entered an

SAM supports KASA’s proposal to temporarily close pig farms in Kampung Selamat, Tasek Gelugor
PENANG: Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) supports the proposal by the Ministry of Environment and Water (KASA) to temporarily close all pig farms operating in Kampung Selamat, Tasek

Need to halt reliance on coal for energy in the interest of climate
Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) refers to Mangai Balasegaram’s article entitled ‘Malaysia needs to stop building coal-fired power plants – here’s why’ published in The Star (of 11th August), and wish to

Government must not relax on conditions for Lynas operations
Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) calls on the current government not to relax on the conditions imposed by the previous government for the operations of Lynas

SAM cautions against promoting rare earth industry
- Publication Date | December 3, 2020
- Document Type | Media Statement
- Programmes | Pollution & Extractives
- Issues | Mining & Extractives, Pollution, Toxics, Waste

SAM supports KASA’s proposal to temporarily close pig farms in Kampung Selamat, Tasek Gelugor
- Publication Date | August 25, 2020
- Document Type | Media Statement
- Programmes | Pollution & Extractives
- Issues | Pollution, Waste

Need to halt reliance on coal for energy in the interest of climate
- Publication Date | August 21, 2020
- Document Type | Letter to the Editor
- Programmes | Pollution & Extractives
- Issues | Energy, Mining & Extractives, Waste

Government must not relax on conditions for Lynas operations
- Publication Date | August 5, 2020
- Document Type | Media Statement
- Programmes | Pollution & Extractives
- Issues | Mining & Extractives, Pollution, Toxics, Waste

SAM supports KASA’s proposal to temporarily close pig farms in Kampung Selamat, Tasek Gelugor
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Scrap the Langkawi reclamation project!
On 31 May 2018, the late Sarawak developer, Ting Peh Khiing famous for the Bakun Dam project announced that he would be launching a RM30

Objection to siting battery manufacturing plant in Jenjarom, Kuala Langat, Selangor
Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) urges the Selangor State Government, Kuala Langat Municipal Council (MPKL) and related government departments to take heed and seriously consider the

Highly irresponsible for states to promote deforestation
Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) is gravely concerned that several states in the country are continuing to promote deforestation for various purposes, instead of taking measures

SAM cautions against promoting rare earth industry
Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) is gravely concerned over the announcement by Kedah Menteri Besar, Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor, yesterday that the state has entered an

Scrap the Langkawi reclamation project!
- Publication Date | January 21, 2021
- Document Type | Articles & Stories
- Programmes | Development & Planning
- Issues | Coastal Development, Development, Reclamation

Objection to siting battery manufacturing plant in Jenjarom, Kuala Langat, Selangor
- Publication Date | January 14, 2021
- Document Type | Media Statement
- Programmes | Development & Planning
- Issues | Planning, Pollution, Toxics, Waste

Highly irresponsible for states to promote deforestation
- Publication Date | January 5, 2021
- Document Type | Letter to the Editor
- Programmes | Forests & Biodiversity
- Issues | Biodiversity, Deforestation, Water

SAM cautions against promoting rare earth industry
- Publication Date | December 3, 2020
- Document Type | Media Statement
- Programmes | Pollution & Extractives
- Issues | Mining & Extractives, Pollution, Toxics, Waste
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