A student-produced environmental magazine covering climate issues in Malaysia and beyond. This first issue explores extreme weather events, biodiversity loss, urban flood management, transit-oriented development, and overconsumption in fashion. Written by multiple contributors, it aims to raise awareness and encourage sustainable action.
This is a student-produced environmental magazine titled "A Voice for the Planet." It is the first issue, dated September 2026, and is written for readers interested in climate and environmental issues, particularly in Malaysia. The magazine opens with letters from editors Regina Tan and Lau Yu Xuan, calling for action on pollution and fashion waste.
The first article, "Extreme Weather in Malaysia" by Soh Yong Jie, examines the country's increasing heatwaves, haze episodes, and flash floods. It discusses the role of climate change and El Niño, the impact on agriculture and health, and the challenge of transboundary haze management. The article also notes the strain on energy grids and infrastructure.
A second piece by Regina Tan Siew Lam addresses biodiversity loss, citing wetland filling, car emissions, and global warming as key causes. It warns of extinction risks and urges collective responsibility to protect flora and fauna for future generations.
Tan Kievenn's article "Curb The Flood" focuses on Selangor's urban flood mitigation efforts. It reports on government investments of nearly a billion Ringgit into drainage systems, retention ponds, and river basins, as well as 39 mitigation projects by the Petaling Jaya City Council worth RM40 million. The article also discusses the challenges of aging drainage and deforestation.
Kay Junn Wei writes about Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) as a solution to air pollution from road transport. The article cites Department of Environment data showing road transport produces 95% of the country's carbon monoxide. It covers government policies like the National Transport Policy 2019-2030 and challenges such as overcrowding and breakdowns on rail lines.
The final article by Lau Yu Xuan examines overconsumption in fashion, noting that the average number of times an item is worn has decreased by 36%. It discusses how social media drives fast fashion trends, leading to waste of natural resources and environmental damage.