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CLIMATE AND ENERGY TRANSITION REPORTING IN PENINSULAR MALAYSIA'S MAINSTREAM NEWS MEDIA A report by Lensa Iklim programme and initiative by Klima Action Malaysia - KAMY Supported by European Climate Foundation Climate communication matters According to the IPCC , “averaged over the next 20 years, global temperature is expected to reach or exceed 1.5°C of warming”. This will result in loss of biodiversity, heat stress, drought, famine, floods and other severe climate impacts. The report further mentions that “human actions still have the potential to determine the future course of climate” which gives us a sliver of hope to take action and provide solutions to mitigate the climate catastrophe. “ Climate stories are criminally underreported in Malaysia ” Has the news media in Peninsular Malaysia c onveyed this information to its readers? One of the main issues that news media houses in Peninsular Malaysia face is the lack of big picture reporting. Climate reporting has focused on events rather than examining root causes, as a result, climate issues are often underreported. ❝ There is a lack of focus on industry and how it affects the ecosystem. For example, Sungai Kim Kim in Johor. The follow-up [by media] was so brief, it barely lasted three weeks," Najmuddin (an editor at NST) says, "and that is an ever-present trend on climate coverage.❞ In Malaysia, most climate news often focuses on disasters, lacking substantial solutions, follow-ups, intersectionality, or preventative measures. News editors interviewed in this report believe climate coverage is "very brief and reactionary" and this is an ongoing trend in their reporting, exemplified in the coverage of recurring floods in Baling, Kedah, where despite persistent coverage, there has been little action or solution to the community's plight. ❝ Linking wider issues, such as food security, transmissible diseases, and even migration to climate change (where clear links can be established) is "critical", says Wong Siew Lyn, co-founder and editor of Macaranga.❞ Why are these issues underreported despite Malaysia being a climate-vulnerable nation? Most news media houses in the Peninsula Malaysia do not have climate or environment desks while most journalists are on general beats. This creates a large gap in expertise and manpower in news rooms, leading to journalists being unable to explore deeper and impactful climate stories. ❝ They may practise an unofficial stance to prioritise these stories, but in reality, “it always depends on resources,” and other subject matters usually take precedence, such as politics and “the bread and butter issues”, according to one editor.❞ Journalists face challenges such as lack of funding and resources, leading to insufficient budgets, tight deadlines, insufficient training, and difficulty finding relevant sources and data. This hinders their ability to cover in-depth, multi-faceted climate stories. ❝ Although journalists can seek media grant funds to pursue climate stories, newsroom pressures may limit their capacity to commit to grant projects fully.❞ Issues of accessibility and availability of official government data on climate and environment, including the shortage of diverse experts to provide insights and education on these topics, are cited as major setbacks for mainstream journalists. ❝ The Star columnist, Dr Milton Lum, found a lack of information available from the government on the effects on climate change in Malaysia. Instead, he used data from NGOs such as the UN, World Bank, Global Forest Watch, and Asian Development Bank, to show how climate change has impacted Malaysia in the last few decades.❞ In this report, we examine the portrayal of key topics in Peninsular Malaysia's climate and energy transition journey. A LOOK AT THE KEY NARRATIVES : Energy Transition in Malaysia Approximately 80% of greenhouse gases come from the energy sector, which is currently dominated by coal and gas. Peninsular Malaysia still relies heavily on coal imports from Indonesia and Australia, but there is a growing trend in the media to shift away from coal due to its high cost of imports (largely due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine) and negative reputation. Yet, the Malaysian government has not set targets to reduce coal usage, and there is inconsistent messaging on retiring coal-fired plants and replacing them with more efficient fuel. The National Energy Policy 2022-2040 did not set clear cut-off targets for coal, but gas definitely got a boost in the policy. Gas media coverage is typically reported in the business sections of media as hard news that features events, launches, and PR announcements by corporations and the government, lacking critical analysis of broader social, environmental, and economic effects of increasing gas usage as a transition fuel. The media covers net zero targets pledged by Malaysian corporations leading to increased media coverage largely uncritical and without examination, but concerns about "greenwashing" are also rising. Some media outlets provide a critical examination of these commitments, including features on greenwashing and interviews with civil society and NGO sources for a nuanced perspective. Renewable Energy The media in Peninsular Malaysia often reports positively on the solar energy transition, but critiques of solar's intermittency and unsuitability to replace coal as baseload energy are common. These pro-solar initiatives may accelerate growth in the industry and energy transition, but "details have yet to be ironed out", such as policies and "low take-up rates of rooftop solar quota among residential consumers and government agencies." The media framed hydropower as a key pillar in raising the country’s renewable capacity by 2040. The Nenggiri Dam especially, has been reported positively in the media. Counterviews on the Nenggiri Dam project have been reported in a small number of articles in main news sections, which present the views of affected Temiar Orang Asli communities, but are largely absent in business pages. Carbon Markets, Climate Finance and Governance The climate finance narrative in Malaysia has increased in recent years, focusing on national institutions and corporate initiatives. Despite a surge in the news before COP27, most coverage was republished from international newswires. Local initiatives for climate adaptation receive limited media coverage compared to the spotlight on mitigation, carbon market mechanisms, and financial instruments dominated by national corporations and regulators to reach Net Zero target. However, the need for transparency and alignment with current adaptation measures is stressed, as some stories view climate financing as a potential avenue for the misappropriation of funds. Reports on carbon pricing across Peninsular Malaysia's news media houses remain limited to examining its advantages and challenges for implementation in Malaysia. Media sources cite carbon tax as a way to reduce emissions and generate revenue for green development but call for more information on how the funds will be utilised. Most news focuses on intensive carbon sectors and financial institutions launching ESG as a pathway to their net-zero goals, while only a few articles recognise the importance of supporting MSMEs in their ESG journey. MSMEs are crucial in the supply chain for larger companies with ESG commitments, employing almost half of the workforce and representing over two-thirds of Malaysia's GDP. Climate Change and Impacts According to the UN “Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns … primarily due to burning fossil fuels like coal, oil and gas (for human activities)”. News media in Peninsular Malaysia is increasing its coverage of climate-related topics such as flooding, coastal erosion, food security, ocean governance, and health, but human perspectives are largely missing. Climate impacts severely affect public health and livelihoods, and increase the vulnerability of groups like young children, farmers, Indigenous People, the elderly, women and the disabled community. Climate and UNFCCC Local news media in Peninsular Malaysia, in all languages, mainly republish COP UNFCCC coverage from international news wires and do little original reporting. A commitment to personal action, according to Nadiah Rosli, another CCMP fellow writing about her first COP experience in an op-ed, "also means that every citizen has a responsibility to follow the science of climate change and to monitor the commitments and progress made (and not made) by those in government." Very few news media from Peninsular Malaysia houses have access and funding to these multilateral spaces to report on COP, except for Bernama, the national news wire, having access and primarily covers the activities of Malaysian corporate and institutional delegates. In general, news media reporting on COP26 and COP27 are oriented toward national, corporate, and economic interests, with sparse analysis of human interest stories. Malaysian delegates at these events call for greater climate adaptation and funding, and there are op-eds criticising the role of powerful elites in shaping policy through the UNFCCC. Climate and Parliament The unexpected deluge in December 2021, a rare 1-in-100-year event, caused the destruction of homes, businesses and factories, took more than 54 lives and left an estimated loss of RM6.5 billion. One catastrophic flood disaster has ignited the nation. Yet, less than a year later, the much-maligned "flood polls" of GE15 were underwhelming, with climate and flooding mostly absent from media coverage of political campaigns. The 2022 Climate Change Symposium, which took place on September 5th in Malaysia's Parliament, was a rare and timely event. It might have been a landmark event catalysing a conversation on climate change among policymakers and parliamentarians, but it was poorly covered by the media. Some of the key recommendations across government and news media... Mainstream news media should invest in developing a climate or/and environment desk managed by a specialised editor(s) to enable comprehensive climate/environmental reporting. Stories need to engage with technical issues and connect them with intersectional and wider human angles. The desk would provide dedicated resources for journalists, especially young journalists, to pursue further knowledge, gain technical expertise, and strengthen trust and familiarity with their networks through internal or external funding. The government, through relevant agencies and ministries, could allocate a budget for journalists' training, particularly access and financial resources to multilateral spaces like COP UNFCCC or CBD. Affirmative action in transparency would be to legislate a Freedom to Information Act for good governance. These are just some of the highlights of the report. Read the full length by downloading the report below! We hope this report is used as a source for media houses, policymakers, civil society organisations, and researchers to better understand the climate and energy reporting landscape in Malaysia. Curated by Kucheal Arivalagan Edited by Tessminderjit Kaur and Ili Nadiah Dzulfakar Layout and Design by Bimo Kuncoro Yakti Prasetijo DOWNLOAD FULL REPORT >

ADUN/MP RESPOND KAMY timeline in Save Kuala Langat North Forest Reserve March 2020 Making a mini documentary at the Kuala Langat North Forest Reserve with Shaq Koyok and Batin Kampung Orang Asli Busut Baru for the purpose of putting pressure on the Selangor Menteri Besar not to degazette KLNFR. Watch the video here> April 2020 - May 2020 MisiBantuOA saw collaboration with KAMY and the Orang Asli community around Kuala Langat when COVID19 started to hit. A total of 686 Orang Asli families in Kuala Langat have received assistance. October 2020 KAMY was present at the Public Townhall in Klang to submit a protest to the Selangor State Government November 2020 KAMY together with several other groups such as Greenpeace Malaysia, SUARAM, PEKA and others have formed a civil coalition and named it the Defend Kuala Langat North Forest Reserve Coalition (PHSKLU). The PHSKLU campaign starts here until 2022. Who is PHSKLU A civil society coalition in Malaysia comprising SUARAM, KAMY, Greenpeace, GEC, Five Arts Center, PEKA, SAM, Grass, and others to ensure the Kuala Langat North Forest Reserve will not be demolished, and the consultation process for development projects, nature conservation around, Orang Asli justice, and community protests guaranteed by the Selangor State government are guarded and upheld. PHSKLU Mission Lobby and collaborate with other stakeholders Build cooperation and solidarity between the Temuan community and civil society Get clarification from the Selangor EXCO, Selangor State Forestry Department, and JAKOA Selangor and the Federation Increase HSKLU's visibility on social media Increase the capacity and understanding of customary land rights across the Temuan community Documentation and facilitation Strengthen civil society participation in environmental, climate and human rights governance Chronology of campaigns under PHSKLU >> Phase 1 The ADUN campaign in Selangor to sign the "Aku Janji" letter, as a pledge not to support KLNFR's degazettement process. >> Phase 2 The campaign >> Phase 3 In September 2021, the Menteri Besar of Selangor has already degazete KLNFR. Media statement from PHSKLU Media Statement 22/10/20 Media Statement 04/11/20 Media Statement 'Campaign Extension' 09/11/20 Media Statement 'Hands Off Kuala Langat' 13/11/20 Media Statement 'Do not touch HSKLU' 13/11/20 Media Statement 'OA in a bind' 17/11/2020 Document 'AKU JANJI' for ADUN / MP to read Resource hub media PHSKLU Dec 2020 - Jan 2021 Ayik Muyang Virtual. KAMY has created and released a video initiative to provide a platform for the Temuan community in Kuala Langat to share Ayik Muyang, or Hari Moyang, to the general public. Watch the video here> Dec 2020 Shak Koyok has already brought the HSKLU issue to the Asia Climate Rally. Watch the video here >> Jan 2021 Digital toolkit for email to ADUN >> PHSKLU Webinar Series 2020 - 2021 (to be filled in) 11 November 2020 The Selangor State Assembly supports PROPOSITION 26: Protect the status of the forest reserve gazette in the State of Selangor 20 October 2020 Press conference: Joint PHSKLU (to be filled in) 1:16:08 - PKR N40 Kota Anggerik - YB TUAN MOHD NAJWAN BIN HALIMI 1:28:24 - DAP N31 Subang Jaya - YB PUAN MICHELLE NG MEI SZE 1:34:59 - DAP N23 Dusun Tua - YB TUAN EDRY FAIZAL BIN EDDY YUSOF 1:38:04 - BN N03 Sungai Panjang - YB DATO 'MOHD IMRAN BIN TAMRIN 1:41:24 - DAP N35 Kg. Tunku - YB PUAN LIM YI WEI 1:43:06 - DAP N34 Bukit Gasing - YB TUAN RAJIV A / L RISHYAKARAN 1:44:25 - PKR N25 Kajang - YB TUAN HEE LOY SIAN (Selangor Committee Chairman in Tourism, Environment and Green Technology and Orang Asal Affairs) 1:48:19 - Motion 26 was agreed by the ADUN unanimously. Speaker approves Motion 26. SIDANG DEWAN PHSKLU Main Website CLICK HERE KLIK SINI PHSKLU Infographic Archive (to be filled)

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#MY CLIMATE STRIKE Coming Soon Latest Want to start your own campaign? KAMY Resources CLIMATE CRISIS is no longer a foreseeable future. It is a reality that MALAYSIA is experiencing, and it is at a critical stage. This is a climate emergency. Malaysia's air quality exceeds the API 150 scale, a long-term threat to human health. The haze crisis associated with global warming is one of the effects of climate change, and it knows no human boundaries. Malaysia will not survive this crisis. ENVIRONMENTAL PROVISIONS related to CLIMATE CRISIS should be taken seriously for Malaysia's socio-economic and political survival in the future. Watch out! We have another 10 years before a temperature rise of 1.5 ° C, a level that will result in irreversible damage. This is the greatest existential crisis of mankind. Come down to defend the right to freedom of expression of the ENVIRONMENT by irresponsible people and to bring down the quality of life, the destruction of wildlife and ecosystem as well as the death of Malaysians and the extinction of wildlife! KAMY urges all parties to speak out and respond to environmental destruction as a result of stakeholder greed. With the dying state of EARTH, your support is the PULSE of this movement. Click to read #MYCLIMATESTRIKE September 2019 statement #MYCLIMATESTIKE - Terkini Langgani surat berita KAMY ! Widget Didn’t Load Check your internet and refresh this page. If that doesn’t work, contact us. Latest Coming Soon ? Tiada aktiviti akan datang buat masa ini... #MYCLIMATESTRIKE - Akan datang

MEDIA KAMY media footprint Anchor 1 21 March 2025 Can CCUS save Malaysia’s oil and gas industry? From: The Edge 25 February 2025 As Malaysia cuts fossil fuel jobs, how can workers prepare for the energy transition? From: Eco-Business 19 March 2025 Revise carbon capture bill for full regulation of projects, govt urged From: FMT 24 February 2025 Malaysia akan memperkenalkan undang -undang yang mewajibkan total persetujuan masyarakat setempat untuk diasuransikan sebelum perkembangan baru | Berita | Ekologis From: Kastra.co 10 March 2025 CCUS Bill 2025: A necessary step or a risk to Malaysia’s environment? From: The Malaysian Reserve 17 February 2025 Malaysia to introduce laws that require full consent of local communities to be secured before new developments From: Eco-Business 1 2 3 ... 30 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 ... 30

AKTIVITI AKAN DATANG akan di kemas kini... #MYCLIMATESTRIKE PROTES UNTUK BUMI 21st September 2019 Perarakan aman dari Sogo ke Dataran Merdeka #MYClimateStrike dianjurkan untuk meningkatkan kesedaran awam tentang krisis perubahan iklim di Malaysia. Protes ini mendapat sokongan dari 350.org untuk meningkatkan visibiliti tentang perubahan iklim dan naratif dari negara membangun - the global south; fokus terhadap Asia Tenggara dan Malaysia. Komitmen dan solidariti ini adalah kritikal supaya SUARA MALAYSIA didengari di pentas GLOBAL ! Dengan keadaan BUMI yang semakin nazak, sokongan anda adalah NADI kepada pergerakan ini. Media packet Info RAKAN KERJASAMA

Rang Undang-Undang Perubahan Iklim Negara -RUUPIN Rakyat's Input is Critical to Shape the Climate Change Act that we need Site last updated on 21 November 2024 (11 AM GMT+8) What's RUUPIN? Why now? Resources & Downloads Read Submissions Here Ruupin Feedback Tracker *Latest Update* RUUPIN Feedback Submissions by KAMY Submission #1 by Klima Action Malaysia (KAMY) Download Here Submission #3 Rang Undang-Undang Perubahan Iklim Negara (RUUPIN) Feedback Submission from the perspective and needs of upholding Children and Youth’s Rights obligations compiled and analysed by Klima Action Malaysia (KAMY) through a virtual youth consultation. Besides Girl Guide members, the consultation also engaged representatives from: 1. Klima Action Malaysia (KAMY) 2. Persekutuan Pengakap Malaysia - National Scouts Association of Malaysia (PPM) 3. Bulan Sabit Merah Malaysia - Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) 4. Students in tertiary education not attached to the youth groups above Download Here Submission #2 Rang Undang-Undang Perubahan Iklim Negara (RUUPIN) Feedback Submission from the perspective and needs of upholding Women’s Rights obligations by Klima Action Malaysia (KAMY) through consultations and surveys with the stakeholders below: 1. Amy Lim Hwei Mian (Independent Consultant) 2. ENGENDER Consultancy 3. Family Frontiers 4. Klima Action Malaysia (KAMY) 5. OKU Rights Matter Project 6. Penang Women's Development Corporation (PWDC) 7. PWD Smart FarmAbility Enterprise | Sdn Bhd 8. SUHAKAM (Human Rights Commission of Malaysia) 9. Women's Aid Organisation (WAO) Download Here Downloads and resources RUUPIN Consultation Paper Download Here (BM) Download Here (ENG) Source: Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability of Malaysia (NRES) social media channels KAMY One-pager guide for RUUPIN key themes and questions Download Here (BM) Download Here (ENG) Submitting your comments? Here's a template Submit your comments through email to rd.bpi@nres.gov.my and copy (cc) to MYFAProjectRUUPIN@deloitte.com Download Here What's RUUPIN and how does this affect me? What's RUUPIN & how does this affect me? RUUPIN (Rang Undang-Undang Perubahan Iklim Negara) is the proposed Climate Change Act for Malaysia. It aims to establish a legal framework for addressing climate change issues in the country. Like any major legislation, it might affect various aspects of life in Malaysia. While the specific impacts will depend on the final content of the act (that's why our input is critical!), climate policies typically touch on areas such as: Energy and utilities : RUUPIN might influence energy production methods, potentially affecting electricity costs and availability of different energy sources. Transportation and infrastructure : The act could impact public transportation systems, road development, and incentives for low-emission vehicles. Business and industry regulations : New emissions standards or reporting requirements might be introduced, potentially changing how businesses operate. Urban and rural development : RUUPIN could affect building codes, land use planning, and strategies for climate-resilient development in both cities and rural areas. Environmental management : The act might introduce new policies on forest conservation, waste management, or water resource protection. and more... Why does it matter NOW? Why does it matter NOW? After multiple changes in government, Malaysia's Climate Change Act has been postponed repeatedly . We're long overdue for this crucial framework, especially as many countries worldwide have already implemented similar legislation. Malaysia needs to catch up not only to meet international standards and commitments, but more importantly, to protect its people from the increasing impacts of climate change. The climate crisis is intensifying, and we can't afford further delays. Rakyat must be proactive in demanding solutions - we need a climate change act that protects people and the planet, ensures polluters pay for environmental damage, and prioritises people's wellbeing over corporate profits. As Malaysia prepares to chair ASEAN next year , we have a unique opportunity to lead by example. A robust, rights-based climate change act could position Malaysia as a regional leader in climate policy. This is our chance to walk the talk and show our commitment to addressing the climate crisis. The current consultation period is an opportunity for citizens to shape this important legislation. Your voice can influence the act's direction and effectiveness. What can I do? What can I do? If this feels like a lot to process, don't worry. You can follow the guide we've prepared and consider submitting your comments on RUUPIN. Remember, you can do this as an individual or even team up with a group to share your thoughts. Your input matters in shaping this important legislation. This initiative is empowered by The Fund for Global Human Rights [Legal Empowerment Fund]