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Malaysian state chief: Highway construction must not destroy forestA coalition of local NGOs and scientific organisations applauded the announcement, saying that it could usher in a new era of collaboration between the government and civil society to look out for Sabah’s people and forests. -
In a bid to phase out palm biofuel, Europe leaves fans and foes dismayedBoth palm oil producers and environmental activists expressed dismay over the European Union's move, saying the policy is discriminatory and will still allow palm oil used as biofuels to continue to be treated as a renewable fuel.
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4 trends that will shape sustainability in Asia by 2030From rising consumerism to plastics consumption, a report by Forum for the Future highlights the key trends that could make or break sustainable growth in Asia in the run up to 2030. -
Will Malaysia ban oil palm expansion?The Malaysian minister of primary industries said the government is studying a proposal to cap the Southeast Asian nation's palm oil estate at 6 million hectares. The country currently has 5.85 million hectares of the oilseed crop.
Opinion
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Renewables in Southeast Asia: Subsidies not required, thanks– What’s needed for renewables to take off is leadership, vision and a commitment to a better society from the Asean political class, writes Assaad Razzouk. -
Will Malaysia become Southeast Asia’s clean energy leader?– Malaysia is well-positioned to transition to a renewable energy economy, with new leaders that are building on the success of existing small-scale energy systems emerging at the grassroots, writes Global Greens ambassador Christine Milne. -
In the world of sustainability, colonialism is not dead– Decades after the end of colonialism, Western domination in the areas of sustainable development and environmental protection threaten to undermine our efforts towards a more equal, sustainable future.
Videos
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An environment minister's vision for Malaysia– Nine months after she was appointed to lead Malaysia's environment ministry, Yeo Bee Yin spoke to Eco-Business about gender equality, plastic pollution and boosting the country's green industry.
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From CSR to strategy—Malaysian firms turn to sustainability– Two Bursa-listed companies in Malaysia share their sustainability strategies
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With 'unforgettable' bag, Malaysian shoppers paid to cut plastic waste– Tesco launches "unforgettable bag" in Kuala Lumpur in an effort to shift away from single-use plastic bags and reduce pollution.
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Creating a better world: The Eco-Business story– An independent media organisation in a tough industry, Eco-Business has striven to be Asia Pacific’s go-to source for all things sustainable business. To mark our seventh birthday, we've put together a video about our work and how we define purposeful journalism.
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