The Regional Hub for Asia Climate Change and Health (REACH) is now inviting researchers, institutions, organisations and industries across South and Southeast Asia to co-create climate-resilient health solutions through a landmark regional funding opportunity. Successful applicants stand to receive grants of up to MYR 400,000.00 to deliver projects that inform national strategies, reinforce frontline health systems, and protect vulnerable populations from escalating climate risks.
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[EVENT] PANAS! Climate Storytelling Workshop & Panel Discussion
Science Media Centre Malaysia, in collaboration with WWF-Malaysia and with support from the British Council Alumni UK, launches the PANAS! Climate Storytelling Workshop and Panel Discussion, aimed at empowering journalists and content creators to craft evidence-based, human-focused, and solutions-driven climate stories. Held on Saturday, 8 November 2025, the programme features two interconnected sessions: a hands-on storytelling workshop and an open panel discussion at Sustain.ed, Kuala Lumpur.
[ARTICLE] Immersive Climate Journalism Workshop Brings Pulau Besar’s Stories to Life
Against the backdrop of turquoise seas and sandy shores, 15 local journalists and content creators came together on 18–20 September 2025 for an immersive workshop on climate change reporting. Co-organised by Science Media Centre Malaysia and Tengah Island Conservation (TIC) as part of the Festival Pulau Besar, the three-day programme blended classroom learning with hands-on field visits to highlight how climate stories can be humanised, localised, and solution-oriented.
[ARTICLE] PANAS! Science Journalism Workshop: Building Bridges Between Science, Media and Policy
In an effort to encourage collaboration between scientists, journalists, and policymakers, Science Media Centre Malaysia, in collaboration with University Malaya, recently organised a transdisciplinary workshop aimed at bridging the gaps between science communication and evidence-based policymaking, particularly in the context of climate change.
[EVENT] PANAS! Science Journalism Workshop: Strengthening Climate Change Communications Through Science Advice
Science Media Centre Malaysia is pleased to invite expressions of interest for the PANAS! Science Journalism Workshop, an interdisciplinary one-day event focused on the critical role of science advice in shaping public understanding and policy, with a special emphasis on climate change communication.
[ANNOUNCEMENT] Call for Climate Story Pitches: PANAS! Climate Change Stories in Malaysia
Science Media Centre Malaysia invites Malaysian journalists, writers, and science communicators to submit story pitches for PANAS! Climate Change Stories in Malaysia, an initiative aimed at surfacing evidence-based, solutions-oriented narratives on how climate change is affecting communities across the country.
[MEDIA RELEASE] Science Media Centre Malaysia Among Six Recipients of INGSA-Asia Seed Grants to Promote Science Advice
Science Media Centre Malaysia is among six recipients of INGSA-Asia Seed Grants to promote science advice among scientists, journalists and advocacy group in Malaysia. This interdisciplinary workshop will bring together scientists, journalists, and advocacy groups to explore how science advice can inform and improve science communication, particularly in the realm of climate change reporting.
[METHANE MATTERS] Urgent Call for Clear Policies and Committed Methane Action in Malaysia
Amidst Malaysia's commitment to the Global Methane Pledge, a groundbreaking policy brief emphasises the urgent need for the government to articulate a clear national direction for methane action. The role of corporations, public awareness, and cohesive strategies are crucial for sustainable progress against methane emissions, a significant contributor to global warming. The policy brief calls for a more integrated approach and highlights the risk of missed opportunities without clear policies and committed action.
[OPINION] COP28: Opportunity for PM to showcase Malaysia’s global climate leadership on methane
In his U.N. General Assembly address, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stressed global action on climate change. Methane, a potent greenhouse gas, holds the key to rapid warming reduction. Malaysia, already facing climate impacts, commits to methane reduction in line with the Global Methane Pledge. Dr. Shareen Yawanarajah urges a national methane mitigation policy, a domestic charge on methane emissions, and policy support for methane innovation to align with Malaysia's energy transition goals. COP28 provides a platform for Malaysia to showcase its climate leadership.
[METHANE MATTERS] Measuring Malaysia’s methane emissions: A critical first step towards effective mitigation
The race against climate change has brought the focus to methane emissions, a major contributor to global warming, especially from the oil and gas sector. A new initiative in Malaysia, supported by leading universities and environmental organisations, aims to accurately measure and manage methane emissions using advanced technologies, rigorous data analysis, and cost-effective strategies. Challenges include discrepancies in existing data, the complexity of measurement methods, and lack of transparent reporting.
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