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Annual Report 2019
Download here for a copy of our 2019 report to learn more about what we did.




Articles & Stories

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

Rethink Development Paradigm In Averting Future Crises Due To Environmental Mismanagement
It is Earth Day on April 22. It is a day to remember Mother Earth and how we treat her. This time, Earth Day is

Tribute to a true Malaysian champion
S. M. Mohamed Idris was one of a kind. He was a force of nature. And in more ways than one. His passing away on 17 May

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

Rethink Development Paradigm In Averting Future Crises Due To Environmental Mismanagement
- Publication Date | April 22, 2020
- Document Type | Articles & Stories
- Programmes | Climate Change, Forests & Biodiversity
- Issues | Biodiversity, Conservation, Mitigation, Water

Tribute to a true Malaysian champion
- Publication Date | May 22, 2019
- Document Type | Articles & Stories
- Programmes | Development & Planning

Rethink Development Paradigm In Averting Future Crises Due To Environmental Mismanagement
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7 reasons to oppose nuclear power plants
This 2012 Booklet published by SAM, TWN and CAP continue to remain relevant in light of the government’s proposal to go down the nuclear path.

Dams & Rivers
Click here to download. What happens when dams are built and rivers are dammed.

Dam fighters’ guide by International Rivers Network
Click here to download. International Rivers Network (IRN) published this guide for dam fighters. This is a practical guide for all to use especially when

7 reasons to oppose nuclear power plants
- Publication Date | June 2, 2017
- Document Type | Brochures & Posters
- Programmes | Development & Planning
- Issues | Energy

Dams & Rivers
- Publication Date | July 27, 2012
- Document Type | Brochures & Posters
- Programmes | Development & Planning
- Issues | Dams, Energy

Dam fighters’ guide by International Rivers Network
- Publication Date | June 22, 2012
- Document Type | Brochures & Posters
- Programmes | Development & Planning
- Issues | Dams, Energy
Media

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

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

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

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
Reports, Papers & Memoranda

The Land We Lost – Native customary rights and monoculture plantations in Sarawak
Click here to download The Land We Lost: Native Customary Rights (NCR) and Monoculture Plantations in Sarawak Click here to download The Land We Lost: Native Customary

Impacts of Coastal Reclamation in Malaysia
Click here to download. This publication by SAM highlights the impacts of coastal reclamation, based on research and field surveys by SAM. This report indicates

Encroachment on Orang Asli Customary Land in Malaysia: Causes & Solutions
The publication of this report is the outcome of a partnership project between Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) and the Jaringan Kampung Orang Asli Semenanjung Malaysia

Malaysian Overseas Foreign Direct Investment in oil palm land bank – Report
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The Land We Lost – Native customary rights and monoculture plantations in Sarawak
- Publication Date | July 21, 2019
- Document Type | Reports, Papers & Memoranda
- Programmes | Forests & Biodiversity
- Issues | Indigenous Peoples, Land Rights, Plantations

Impacts of Coastal Reclamation in Malaysia
- Publication Date | February 26, 2019
- Document Type | Reports, Papers & Memoranda
- Programmes | Marine & Fisheries
- Issues | Coastal Development, Fisheries, Reclamation, Transport

Encroachment on Orang Asli Customary Land in Malaysia: Causes & Solutions
- Publication Date | January 9, 2017
- Document Type | Reports, Papers & Memoranda
- Programmes | Forests & Biodiversity
- Issues | Indigenous Peoples, Land Rights, Logging, Plantations

Malaysian Overseas Foreign Direct Investment in oil palm land bank – Report
- Publication Date | June 17, 2014
- Document Type | Reports, Papers & Memoranda
- Programmes | Forests & Biodiversity
- Issues | Plantations, Trade & Investment
Videos

Encroachment into customary territory of the Penan Batu Bungan
This is an interview with Nyaru Bete, the Chairperson of the Batu Bungan Action Committee on the encroachment of a company called Radiant Lagoon onto
SAM turns 40
Sahabat Alam Malaysia turns 40 on 27 September 2017. Here is a short glimpse into the work we do.

Encroachment into customary territory of the Penan Batu Bungan
- Publication Date | March 19, 2019
- Document Type | Videos
- Programmes | Forests & Biodiversity
- Issues | Biodiversity, Indigenous Peoples, Land Rights, Plantations
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