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Hi! Anyone here gets dirty tap water whenever it rains or floods? I want to chat with you for a story. DM me, thank you!

When birds disappear from mangroves, the mangrove forest’s very survival could be at stake 🪶 Definitely learned a thing or two about birds and mangroves while co-writing this w/ @DrAmarMOH & @slwong_writes. Give it a read! macaranga.org/listen-to-the-…

And we’re done recording for Earth Matters at @bfmradio with @julietbfm, @slwong_writes, & @piarapakaran! The episode will air tmr at 3pm - tune in to hear us discuss Just Energy Transition and mini-hydro dams 🙏🏼😃

The Sg Korbu mini hydro dam is built a mere 100 m from a group of stones sacred to the Temiar Orang Asli. Perak’s planned 31 mini hydro dams are causing clashes with communities. Is this #justenergytransition? macaranga.org/perak-dams-thr…

Over the last 5 years, Myanmar has become a dumping ground for the rich world’s trash. Despite intl & domestic laws banning waste exports, companies continue to quietly evade regulations & exploit loopholes. @Frontier spent 6 months investigating this–here is what we found 🧵

🚨🚨Applicants for the 2024 cohorts at the Oxford Climate Journalism Network close today! We are looking for 200 reporters and editors from all beats and backgrounds, from sports to business to politics. Apply here and follow @risj_oxford for more info reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/how-apply-oxfo…

🍃Sports journalist? Fashion editor? Business reporter? Political correspondent? Photojournalist? We are looking for 100 journalists and editors from ALL beats to join our Oxford Climate Journalism Network in Jan or June '24. Apply by 2 October reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/how-apply-oxfo…

Here at Gothenburg, Sweden for #GIJC2023 🇸🇪 Perks of being a @macarangatweets journalist - it’s a knowledge buffet!

🇬🇧 @FCDOGovUK invites #proposals for research titled '#Mangrove forests in #Malaysia (#Sabah, #Sarawak) and #Brunei: A comparative study'. Deadline for submitting proposals is 9 Oct 23. Write to in_evidencefund@pwc.com by 28 Sept 23 for an application pack.

#ComingSoon: Our latest investigation looks into the potential eviction of several hundred farmers in Perak. Stay tuned for the full documentary and follow @LawanLapar_my to support the impact campaign by @undi18my.

It's hard to argue against the profits from mining rare earths. Maybe we don't have to. Rather, we could focus on developing the industry so that it prioritises environmental and public safety. Read our story to learn more: macaranga.org/unlocking-rare… #rareearth #mining

✒️ FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY @OCCRP is looking for 6-8 fellows for an 8-week hybrid program in Amsterdam between November 1-13. Successful applicants will learn about #OSINT, research, and data. 🗓️ Apply by: September 29. More: buff.ly/44sR9v2

Sad to hear this amazing publication coming to an end. Always grateful for the doors that writing at the Globe has opened for me.

If you: - are Malaysian aged 19 and above. - read/watch news online. - can spare 60mins to chat. I want to speak with you for a research project. My DMs are open 📩 RTs appreciated! 🌟 Compensation will be given.

Macaranga (@ashleyeong) wrote a comprehensive article about the current water security troubles Malaysia is facing. macaranga.org/securing-water…

Kedah, Kelantan, Melaka, Perlis & Johor have less than 15% of water reserves. El Nino is happening. Climate change is happening. We must adapt by protecting water catchment areas & forests, preventing pollution & urgently tabling the National Adaptation Plan.

Note to victims of stalking and harassment: this is how I recorded my experience Date, action, platform / location, and link to evidence . For all screenshots/images, include dates & username/contact I also included a tab of all known details, account and contact numbers.

8 years. 2 countries. 16 million views later. @sopert99 will be charged in court on Thursday 10/8/2023, under Section 507A. Man, 37, to be first person charged under Anti-Stalking Law thestar.com.my/news/nation/20…

Hi, calling all individuals from the transgender community in Malaysia. I'm working on a video story to shed light on your experiences. If you're interested in sharing your story, please feel free to DM me or email me at imanmuttaqin214@gmail.com. Thank you!

We went through the Tioman Airport EIA - our conclusion: it's a total disaster for coral reef life and the EIA severely underestimated it's negative impacts. Mitigation measures such as coral relocation are poorly planned & far fetched, not involving the local community.