Budget 2027 must tackle environmental challenges at their source

BUDGET 2027 (tabled on Oct 9, 2026) proudly mentions Malaysia as one of the world’s 17 megadiverse countries, home to nearly 70% of the world’s known species of flora and fauna, and reports that 54.4% of our land remains under forest cover. The return of a leatherback turtle to nest on our shores after nine years away is also celebrated.

Rich nature is not only an endearing feature of Malaysia. It is the very life beat of our nation. Nature provides critical infrastructure we need, silently providing the very services that our lives, livelihoods, and economy depend upon.

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2027年财政预算案（于2026年10月9日提交）自豪地将马来西亚列为全球17个生物多样性超级大国之一，拥有近70%的世界已知动植物物种，并指出我国54.4%的土地仍被森林覆盖。此外，预算案还庆祝一只棱皮龟在离开九年后重返马来西亚海岸筑巢。

马来西亚丰富的自然资源不仅是其令人喜爱的特色，更是我们国家的生命之源。大自然为我们提供至关重要的基础设施，默默地提供着我们生活、生计和经济赖以生存的各种服务。

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新加坡环境部长表示，季风间歇期开始后，新加坡的空气污染指数（PSI）可能会超过300，之后雾霾才会有所改善。

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