There is no #ClimateJustice without #FreedomOfSpeech. Today, we stand in Tugu Negara, a symbolic place in remembrance of the fallen soldiers who fought for Malaysia's struggle for freedom. The die-in is significant to show that if we fail to safeguard our independence and democracy, we will not survive the climate crisis. We, the concerned rakyat of Malaysia would like to remind the government that in today’s pressing time of a climate crisis, environmental rights cannot be d

On 8th February 2021, Amnesty International Malaysia, in collaboration with Klima Action Malaysia, initiated a briefing session with its members on the dire situation of the Kuala Langat North Forest Reserve degazettement plan and how indigenous rights are tied into this. Speakers: Brian Yap, Amnesty International Malaysia (AIM) researcher, and the co-author of AIM's report "The Forest is our heartbeat - The struggle to defend indigenous lands in Malaysia" Ili Nadiah Dzulfa

Ayik Muyang or Ancestor Day is celebrated by the indigenous Temuans at year-end in conjunction with the full moon to honour & thank their ancestors for their safety & well-being in life, even more so this year for the Temuans surrounding Kuala Langat North Forest Reserve (KLNFR). Apart from the Covid19 threats ranging from health risks to the loss of employment opportunities, the Temuans also facing the threat of losing their customary land which includes the village territor

Democracy Discourse Series Malaysia (DDS Malaysia) x KAMY #KlimadanKita is a creative competition by the Democracy Discourse Series Malaysia (DDS Malaysia) from the University of Nottingham Malaysia, in collaboration with Klima Action Malaysia (KAMY), and the United Nations Association Malaysia (UNAM) Youth, for young Malaysians to develop and share their knowledge of the climate emergency. Read about the creative competition in this article by UNMC Ignite, the university's

Principle 5 : Build solidarity and community across borders - don't empower authoritarians The COVID-19 pandemic demands swift and unprecedented action from national governments and the international community. Choices being made right now will shape our society for years, if not decades to come. As decision-makers take steps to ensure immediate relief and long-term recovery, it is imperative that they consider the interrelated crises of wealth inequality, racism, and ecologi

are Malaysians aware of their environmental rights?

The Kuala Langat North Forest Reserve (KLNFR) forms part of larger peat swamp forest complex under the Selangor state’s protection. The importance of this valuable ecosystem and ancestral home to some 2000 Temuan is facing massive development pressures. Early February 2020, the Selangor state revealed a proposal to degazette nearly 97% of KLNFR for mixed development, prompting local Temuan communities from four villages namely Bukit Cheeding, Busut Baru, Pulau Kempas and x, a