Tucked away in the serene neighbourhood of Sri Hartamas is a delightful garden of edible plants and flowers known as Kebun Komuniti Hartamas (KKH). Initiated by a group of like-minded neighbours in August 2020, this space has transformed into a hub of community activity. Designed by the community and for the community, the garden aims to support those in need while promoting gardening knowledge and awareness. Flourishing now, under the TNB high wires in the area, the garden features over 70 different plant species. We find out more about this community garden - a testament to the dedication and collaboration of local residents - from Phillipa Yoong, the head of Kebun Komuniti Hartamas.

Tucked away in the serene neighbourhood of Sri Hartamas is a delightful garden of edible plants and flowers known as <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://kebunhartamas.wixsite.com/my-garden">Kebun Komuniti Hartamas</a> (KKH). Initiated by a group of like-minded neighbours in August 2020, this space has transformed into a hub of community activity. Designed by the community and for the community, the garden aims to support those in need while <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/13mqbX01yD-Wq32lTkbCpAFT59nw6mJO0mJf6r9Q5uyk/edit#slide=id.g2e28563015b_0_3">promoting</a> gardening knowledge and awareness. Flourishing now, under the TNB high wires in the area, the garden features over 70 different plant species. We find out more about this community garden - a testament to the dedication and collaboration of local residents - from Phillipa Yoong, the head of Kebun Komuniti Hartamas.

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Sowing the Seeds of Community: Kebun Komuniti Hartamas

Climate change is often discussed in terms of targets, pledges, and long-term plans. But what happens when companies make climate claims that may not be true, and when no government agency steps in to investigate? RimbaWatch has filed what is believed to be the country’s first climate litigation case focused on greenwashing, and we discuss how this landmark legal case could shape how climate claims are regulated in Malaysia. Joining us to explain what this case is about and why it matters is Kuberan Hansrajh Kumaresan, Head of Legal Advocacy at RimbaWatch.


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Climate change is often discussed in terms of targets, pledges, and long-term plans. But what happens when companies make climate claims that may not be true, and when no government agency steps in to investigate? RimbaWatch has filed what is believed to be the country’s <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fnsXacxZDRuGr2feUhsl7rxnGwN9xiqx/view">first climate litigation case</a> focused on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.zerogreenwashingalliance.com/">greenwashing</a>, and we discuss how this landmark legal case could shape how climate claims are regulated in Malaysia. Joining us to explain what this case is about and why it matters is Kuberan Hansrajh Kumaresan, Head of Legal Advocacy at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://rimbawatchmy.com/">RimbaWatch</a>. Image Credit: Shutterstock

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This story begins almost ten years ago, with durian trees planted patiently and a village waiting for the right time. After hosting only small groups of friends for years, the Semai hosts at Indigenous Tropical Adventure & Homestay or ITAH are now ready to open their doors more widely, with support from Gerimis Art. The experience centres on fruit season, forest life, and cultural exchange, guided by the community themselves. To share more on how this collaboration came about, the Semai hosts, and what visitors can expect, we’re joined by Wendi Sia, the Co-Founder of Gerimis Art.

This story begins almost ten years ago, with durian trees planted patiently and a village waiting for the right time. After hosting only small groups of friends for years, the Semai hosts at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DSt5wpGE4y8/?img_index=1">Indigenous Tropical Adventure &amp; Homestay</a> or ITAH are now ready to open their doors more widely, with support from <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.gerimisart.com/">Gerimis Art</a>. The experience centres on fruit season, forest life, and cultural exchange, guided by the community themselves. To share more on how this collaboration came about, the Semai hosts, and what visitors can expect, we’re joined by Wendi Sia, the Co-Founder of Gerimis Art.

Indigenous Ecotourism with the Semai Community

Across the Klang Valley, many small green spaces are overlooked, even as they continue to support wildlife and communities. At the same time, there are people quietly working to protect, reconnect, and care for these places. The exhibition Fragmented-Connected asks what we have lost through urbanisation, and what it means to reconnect, through conservation, community, and storytelling. We find out more from Siti Syuhada Sapno, the Programme Coordinator at the Forest Learning Centre at Perdana Botanical Garden, and the curator and writer of the exhibition, and also Vivian Soon, a Wildlife and Conservation Officer at the Malaysian Nature Society (MNS), and Project Coordinator for Rantaian Urban Green Spaces (RUGS), an initiative linking urban green spaces across the Klang Valley. 

Across the Klang Valley, many small green spaces are overlooked, even as they continue to support wildlife and communities. At the same time, there are people quietly working to protect, reconnect, and care for these places. The exhibition <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DS4PM9KkZLs/">Fragmented-Connected</a> asks what we have lost through urbanisation, and what it means to reconnect, through conservation, community, and storytelling. We find out more from Siti Syuhada Sapno, the Programme Coordinator at the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/theforesthouseflc">Forest Learning Centre</a> at Perdana Botanical Garden, and the curator and writer of the exhibition, and also Vivian Soon, a Wildlife and Conservation Officer at the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://mns.my/">Malaysian Nature Society</a> (MNS), and Project Coordinator for <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.rugs.my/">Rantaian Urban Green Spaces</a> (RUGS), an initiative linking urban green spaces across the Klang Valley.&nbsp;

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