Environment across Malaysia
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Climate Reality training in Singapore gathers 800 Southeast Asian advocates
A two-day Climate Reality Leadership Corps Training began in Singapore, organized by Al Gore's nonprofit. The event brought together about 800 participants from Southeast Asia to discuss the region's energy transition and climate finance. Half of the participants are aged 30 or younger.
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Malaysia offers assets to Indonesia to fight haze-causing fires, awaits approval
Malaysia is ready to send assets to help Indonesia tackle forest fires contributing to the haze, pending Jakarta's approval. The government has prepared a list of assets, and preparations for Malaysia Day celebrations in Kuching are being adjusted to be held indoors due to the haze.
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Orangutan dies in Ketapang, believed first casualty of Kalimantan forest fires
An adult male Bornean orangutan named Sempurna died in Ketapang, West Kalimantan, hours after being rescued on August 30. It is believed to be the first known orangutan death caused by the forest and land fires that have hit the region for over a month. An autopsy found pathological changes in its lungs, suspected to be linked to smoke exposure.
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Chee Soon Juan criticises National Day Rally speech, questions cash handout approach
Singapore Democratic Party chief Chee Soon Juan has criticised Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's National Day Rally speech, saying money alone cannot solve the anxieties of younger Singaporeans. He cited the planned development of Maju Forest and concerns about mental health and population density as key issues the speech failed to address.