Malaysia’s Steel Industry and Climate Commitments: Governance, Gaps, & Pathways
Malaysia has committed to strengthening its climate ambition through Nationally Determined Contribution since 2016. Yet, significant challenges from hard-to-abate industries remain. While the steel industry plays a critical role in national development, it is also among Malaysia’s largest industrial sources of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. At the same time, Malaysia’s climate governance remains underdeveloped. The […]
Ending Waste Colonialism, Governing Plastic Pollution: Japan’s Opportunity to Lead Asia out of the Plastic Crisis
In 2022, Malaysia was the top importer of plastic waste from Japan. Out of a total of 563 million kg of plastic waste exported by Japan to other countries, 179 million kg was sent to Malaysia. The sheer scale of Japanese plastic waste exports calls into question the effectiveness of Japanese efforts in supporting programmes […]
C4 Press Statement: Former Lawmaker’s Irresponsible Food Dumping Highlights Ignorance in Food Security and Waste Management Issues.
24 APRIL 2024 PRESS STATEMENT Former Lawmaker’s Irresponsible Food Dumping Highlights Ignorance in Food Security and Waste Management Issues. The Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4 Center) is astounded by the recent revelation of former Kuala Krau Member of Parliament (MP) Ismail Mohamed Said’s disposal of a massive amount of staple food including rice, […]
Policy Brief: Ending Waste Colonialism, Governing Plastic Pollution
On the 4th of April 2024, C4 Center launched a report titled, “Ending Waste Colonialism, Governing Plastic Pollution: Japan’s Opportunity to Lead Asia out of the Plastic Crisis,” where we highlight the hidden impact of waste colonialism in Malaysia stemming from massive imports of plastic waste from Japan. Below is the policy brief of the […]
Social Media Statement: Perak State to build a Concerning dinosaur park in UNESCO’s Kinta Valley Geopark
C4 Center with deep concerns expresses our dissatisfaction pertaining to Perak State’s decision to build a ‘Dinosaur Park’ over Kinta Valley Geopark. This park will jeopardise the cave and karst natural ecosystems and eventually taint the effort to obtain UNESCO status for the geopark. It is critical for the state to comply with the Environmental […]
Kuala Langat, Kearah Pusat Pencemaran
Sediakah kita menerima lebihan asap karbon, panas membahang yang tidak terhingga, banjir, kematian kehidupan liar, flora dan fauna? Apakah nasib rakyat yang berada di sekeliling Hutan Simpan Kuala Langat? Adakah kita bersedia dengan apa yang bakal terjadi jika Hutan Simpan Kuala Langat diteruskan penyahwartaannya? Selepas mendengar perjuangan anak muda dalam membantah penyahwartaan Hutan Simpan Kuala […]