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.

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

Heads Up! Check out our new publication
We have a new report titled Community Responses and Challenges to the Intersection of Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Use and Climate Change. Climate change has

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

Heads Up! Check out our new publication
- Publication Date | September 29, 2021
- Document Type | Reports, Papers & Memoranda
- Programmes | Agriculture, Climate Change
- Issues | Agriculture, Agroecology, Biodiversity, Conservation, Food Sovereignty, Land Rights

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.

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

Baling floods – make findings public
Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) is most disappointed that our call for a public commission of inquiry (COI) on the Baling floods in Kedah has been

The rush into ‘forest carbon credit’ will not help address climate change
This is a response to the Sarawak government’s most recent amendments to their Land Code and their Forestry Enactment, which mainly concern responses to address climate change.

Need to heed warnings from mother earth
It is Earth Day once again on April 22. As we have said before, it is not enough to dedicate one day in a year to

United States must act responsibly to end climate injustice
- Publication Date | January 17, 2023
- Document Type | Letter to the Editor
- Programmes | Climate Change

Baling floods – make findings public
- Publication Date | July 8, 2022
- Document Type | Media Statement
- Programmes | Climate Change
- Issues | Deforestation, Development, Forest Conversions, Forest Degazetting, Planning, Plantations

The rush into ‘forest carbon credit’ will not help address climate change
- Publication Date | May 27, 2022
- Document Type | Letter to the Editor
- Programmes | Climate Change
- Issues | Biodiversity, Forest Conversions, Indigenous Peoples, International Treaties, Land Rights, Plantations, REDD-plus

Need to heed warnings from mother earth
- Publication Date | April 22, 2022
- Document Type | Letter to the Editor
- Programmes | Climate Change
- Issues | Adaptation, Agrocommodities, Agroecology, Conservation, Deforestation, Development, Food Sovereignty, Forest Conversions, Forest Degazetting, Indigenous Peoples, International Treaties, Pollution, Toxics, Waste
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.

In Memoriam – Trade Unionist Balakrishnan Nadeson
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

Set up Commission of Inquiry for the landslide tragedy in Batang Kali
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

CAP shocked the Cabinet has ratified CPTPP
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

Civil society groups express support for Sungai Ara residents’ case against Sunway Hills project on environmentally sensitive hills
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

In Memoriam – Trade Unionist Balakrishnan Nadeson
- Publication Date | January 18, 2023
- Document Type | Articles & Stories
- Programmes | Development & Planning
- Issues | Development, General, Pollution, Toxics

Set up Commission of Inquiry for the landslide tragedy in Batang Kali
- Publication Date | December 16, 2022
- Document Type | Media Statement
- Programmes | Development & Planning
- Issues | Adaptation, Development

CAP shocked the Cabinet has ratified CPTPP
- Publication Date | October 7, 2022
- Document Type | Media Statement
- Programmes | Development & Planning
- Issues | Development, Free Trade Agreements

Civil society groups express support for Sungai Ara residents’ case against Sunway Hills project on environmentally sensitive hills
- Publication Date | May 22, 2022
- Document Type | Media Statement
- Programmes | Development & Planning
- Issues | Development, Planning, Urban Development
Forests & Biodiversity

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

Financial institutions must not contribute to forest and peatland destruction and transboundary haze
As the climate and biodiversity crisis intensifies, credit to forest-risk commodity companies increased 60 per cent between 2020 and 2021 A new report, released today

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

Financial institutions must not contribute to forest and peatland destruction and transboundary haze
- Publication Date | October 19, 2022
- Document Type | Media Statement
- Programmes | Forests & Biodiversity
- Issues | Biodiversity, Deforestation, Forest & Finance

Financial institutions must not contribute to forest and peatland destruction and transboundary haze
Read More »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.

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

Return Lynas radioactive waste to Australia
The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) and Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) welcome the Malaysian government’s move in not giving in to the pressure by Lynas

Open letter to Members of European Parliament: Ban plastic waste export!
Globally and in Europe, civil society organisations have been tirelessly advocating to stop the exploitative practice of the plastic waste trade from high-income countries like the

No to mining activities in permanent forest reserves and environmentally sensitive areas
This is a joint statement issued by several NGOs opposing mining activities in permanent forest reserves and environmentally sensitive areas Several non-governmental organisations (NGOs), urge

How waste trade impacts us all
- Publication Date | March 1, 2023
- Document Type | Articles & Stories
- Programmes | Pollution & Extractives
- Issues | Pollution, Toxics, Waste

Return Lynas radioactive waste to Australia
- Publication Date | February 16, 2023
- Document Type | Media Statement
- Programmes | Pollution & Extractives
- Issues | Pollution, Toxics, Waste

Open letter to Members of European Parliament: Ban plastic waste export!
- Publication Date | November 19, 2022
- Document Type | Reports, Papers & Memoranda
- Programmes | Pollution & Extractives
- Issues | Pollution, Toxics, Waste

No to mining activities in permanent forest reserves and environmentally sensitive areas
- Publication Date | November 14, 2022
- Document Type | Media Statement
- Programmes | Pollution & Extractives
- Issues | Conservation, Mining & Extractives, Pollution, Toxics, Wildlife

No to mining activities in permanent forest reserves and environmentally sensitive areas
Read More »Latest

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

Return Lynas radioactive waste to Australia
The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) and Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) welcome the Malaysian government’s move in not giving in to the pressure by Lynas

In Memoriam – Trade Unionist Balakrishnan Nadeson
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

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

How waste trade impacts us all
- Publication Date | March 1, 2023
- Document Type | Articles & Stories
- Programmes | Pollution & Extractives
- Issues | Pollution, Toxics, Waste

Return Lynas radioactive waste to Australia
- Publication Date | February 16, 2023
- Document Type | Media Statement
- Programmes | Pollution & Extractives
- Issues | Pollution, Toxics, Waste

In Memoriam – Trade Unionist Balakrishnan Nadeson
- Publication Date | January 18, 2023
- Document Type | Articles & Stories
- Programmes | Development & Planning
- Issues | Development, General, Pollution, Toxics

United States must act responsibly to end climate injustice
- Publication Date | January 17, 2023
- Document Type | Letter to the Editor
- Programmes | Climate Change
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