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Sabah Environmental Protection Association (SEPA) Sabah Environmental Protection Association (SEPA)

The Sabah Environmental Protection Association (SEPA) is a prominent non-governmental organization (NGO) based in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. Registered on 12 November 1983, it serves as an environmental activist and watchdog dedicated to environmental conservation and sustainability in Sabah. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Core Objectives

  • Care for the Environment: Protect and preserve Sabah’s rich biodiversity and natural resources.
  • Deter Deterioration: Oppose projects and activities that cause ecological destruction.
  • Promote Improvement: Initiate long-term proactive measures to restore local ecosystems.
  • Stimulate Awareness: Raise public education and responsibility toward environmental stewardship. [5, 6, 7, 8]

Major Historical Milestones

  • 1985: Successfully fought to preserve the historical town padang (field). [2, 3]
  • 1997–2001: Campaigned successfully to protect Likas Bay from destructive developments. [2, 3]
  • 2011: Formed the “GREENsurf” coalition with four other NGOs to block a proposed coal-fired power plant, successfully changing Sabah’s energy policy direction. [3]
  • 2026: Organized the landmark “Powering Sabah’s Future” public forum to rationally debate funding, grid transitions, and alternative energy security options like nuclear power. [9]

Leadership & Committee (2025–2027 Term)

  • President: Alexander Yee
  • Vice President: Julia Hwong
  • Secretary: Margaret Chin
  • Treasurer: Veronica Tan [6]

Contact & Location

If you are interested, I can provide details on how to join as a member, look into their latest sustainability events, or outline how you can volunteer. What would you like to explore next? [1, 6, 11]

[1] https://www.sepa.my

[2] https://rspo.org

[3] https://www.sepa.my

[4] https://www.nst.com.my

[5] https://www.sepa.my

[6] https://www.facebook.com

[7] https://www.facebook.com

[8] https://www.facebook.com

[9] https://www.theborneopost.com

[10] https://www.hati.my

[11] https://www.sepa.my

Learn More

Sabah Environmental Protection Association (SEPA)

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