The state of Kedah is known as the “Rice Bowl of Malaysia” since it produces some 43% of Malaysia’s home-grown rice[1]. As such, many of
“You are a product of your environment,” wrote W. Clement Stone, a self-help author[1]. His words have gained a new meaning in recent years as
There was a time when fishermen in Mukim Tanjung Kupang were able to catch kilos of crabs and prawns in a single morning, making hundreds
The Orang Asli (OA) or “first people” have long been ignored when it comes to battling the threat of climate change in Malaysia. Indeed, they
It is a common waking nightmare for many of us in Kuala Lumpur. Flash floods inundate our roads and houses, leaving us high-and-dry as we
The Sea Gypsies or Bajau Laut are people who long lived on the fringe, surviving in a hostile world while still being one with their
For many of us, clean piped running water is a basic necessity that every household has. But it becomes clear how much we take this
When the Movement Control Order (MCO) was first enacted, many communities saw firsthand how unstable their food supplies truly are. Thus, following the MCO’s easing
Climate change and poverty are uncomfortably linked; as climate change worsens, those living in poverty will take most of the brunt. We look at four
Even in 2022, most Malaysians only have cursory knowledge about the environment and our relationship with it. As such, it is important that the average