Science Media Centre Malaysia

22/04/2026

On this Earth Day, we mark the closure of the PANAS! Climate Storytelling Project, dedicated to rethinking how climate stories are told in Malaysia.

Supported by the British Council Alumni UK Climate Action Grant, this initiative brought together journalists, content creators, and storytellers to produce powerful, solutions-driven climate stories grounded in local realities.

From floods to food systems, rising heat to community resilience, our grantees have explored not just the challenges, but the responses and possibilities shaping our climate future.

🌏 Read their stories and explore the full journey here: https://sciencemediacentremalaysia.com/panasclimatestorytelling-bc-2025/

Our heartfelt thanks to our collaborator, WWF-Malaysia, and to all our participants and grantees who made this project possible. Your work continues to shape a more informed, inclusive, and solutions-oriented climate narrative for Malaysia!

PANAS! Climate Storytelling is proud to be one of 20 initiatives from 12 countries featured as part of the British Council Climate Action grantees worldwide.

Catch the Alumni UK’s Climate Action Through Community: Stories from Around the World showcase today, 22 April, at 7 PM (MYT).

🔗 Register here: https://britishcouncil.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wpIuK2_IQ9aWJsKtfmJ-pw #/registration

The project is led by Tan Su Lin, co-founder of Science Media Centre Malaysia, with a core team comprising Alumni UK members Kevin Bathman and Natasha Joibi, together with collaborator Deborah Lawrence Aduk from WWF-Malaysia.

13/02/2026

Third and final video from PANAS! Climate Storytelling Content Creators on mangroves as climate solution.

Watch this space for another 5 written articles from our PANAS grantees! 🔥

12/02/2026

Climate adaptation doesn’t always look high-tech. In Balik Pulau, Pulau Pinang, mangroves are being protected and replanted as a nature-based response to coastal risks.

Led by communities, NGOs, students, and CSR partners with support from local authorities; this mangrove forest reserve offers a grounded response to climate change, shaped by the people who live with the coast every day. It’s not about fixing climate change overnight, but about reducing harm and building resilience where it matters most.

This video was created by Nor Alya Khairina as part of the PANAS! Climate Change Stories in Malaysia initiative by Science Media Centre Malaysia, in collaboration with WWF-Malaysia, and supported by the British Council Alumni UK Climate Action Grant.

The project aims to equip journalists and content creators in Malaysia to tell climate stories that are evidence-based, human-focused, and solutions-oriented.

12/02/2026

Second video from PANAS! Climate Storytelling Content Creators from Bee-Man 🐝

12/02/2026

1 of 3 videos from PANAS! Climate Storytelling Content Creators. Stay tuned for more videos! 🔥

29/01/2026

A big thank you to Kementerian Sumber Asli dan Kelestarian Alam (NRES), Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (mgtc.my) and UNDP Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei Darussalam for inviting us to lead the second part of the media engagement workshop on communicating Malaysia’s NDC 3.0.

It was an incredible experience to hear directly from policy-makers about Malaysia’s shift toward an absolute emissions reduction of 15-30 million tonnes by 2035. Translating these technical milestones into impactful narratives is key to driving collective climate action.

During the session, we explored how to move beyond abstract data and "doom-and-gloom" narratives by using our "Laymanise, Humanise, and Solutionise" approach, building on lessons learned from our PANAS! Climate Change Stories in Malaysia initiative.

The highlight was seeing media participants brainstorm and pitch their own climate story ideas, while receiving real-time feedback from subject-matter experts.

This is only the beginning as we chart our national climate goals for the next 10 years. We look forward to future collaborations that continue to empower the media in telling Malaysia’s most important stories.

02/12/2025

[GRANT OPPORTUNITY] 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.

Expressions of Interest are now open until 14 December 2025, 11:59 PM MYT.

For full funding details and eligibility criteria, visit: https://www.monash.edu.my/jcsmhs/reach/home

Read more here: https://sciencemediacentremalaysia.com/media-release/2025/12/media-release-reach-asias-first-dedicated-hub-in-addressing-the-health-impacts-of-climate-change-launched/

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....

11/11/2025

🌏 What an inspiring weekend it has been! We wrapped up the PANAS! Climate Storytelling Workshop 2025 and panel discussion, a day filled with learning, storytelling, and meaningful conversations on reframing Malaysia’s climate narrative through evidence-based, human-centred, and solutions-driven reporting.

A huge thank you to the British Council Alumni UK Funds for making this event possible, to our collaborators WWF-Malaysia, and to the British Council Malaysia for their continued support in bridging science, creativity, and culture. Our heartfelt appreciation also goes to our incredible trainers and speakers, Patrick Lee from Critical2 TV and Jhericca Conny Justin from PACOS Trust, for sharing their expertise and passion.

The panel discussion, “Shifting the Climate Narrative: From Doom and Gloom to Evidence, Solutions, and Inclusion,” brought together an inspiring lineup of voices: Dr Marieanne Leong from ESGee Earth / Climate Action Sabah, Florence Lambert from the British Council Malaysia, and Aidil Iman from WWF-Malaysia, moderated by Satpal Kaler from The Fourth. Their discussion reminded us that climate change is not just a scientific issue, but also a human, cultural, and creative one.

We’re also grateful to the Alumni UK team: Tan Su Lin, Kevin Bathman and Natasha Joibi, for making this event a success, as well as Richie Kai Xian (photographer) and Vincent Tan (videographer), for capturing the spirit and energy of the day so beautifully! And, of course, to all our amazing participants, including journalists, communicators, scientists, and content creators, thank you for your enthusiasm, curiosity, and commitment throughout the workshop.

A big shoutout to our venue, Sustain.ed, and to Taste of Medan & Teh Thambi for keeping us fueled throughout the day!

This marks just the beginning. In the next phase, selected participants will begin developing their own climate solutions stories. Watch this space for the outcomes of their work, as we continue to amplify Malaysian voices and stories that showcase what’s working in the fight against climate change.

Together, let’s continue to build a more informed, inclusive, and solutions-focused climate conversation. 💪🌿

29/10/2025

📢 Last Call to Register for PANAS! Climate Storytelling Workshop 2025! Whether you're already a journalist keen on exploring climate stories, or an environmental reporter wanting to learn more about reporting the climate crisis through a solutions journalism lens, do sign up!

You also stand a chance to win a RM1,500 grant to produce your own story. Hurry, the deadline to register is 29 October, 11:59 PM.

Register here: tinyurl.com/PANASClimateStorytelling2025

28/10/2025

🌏 Join us for a panel discussion with speakers who are driving a more informed, inclusive, and solutions-focused climate conversation in Malaysia. This project is organised by Science Media Centre (SMC) Malaysia, in collaboration with WWF-Malaysia, and made possible by the British Council Alumni UK.

EVENT DETAILS

📅 Date: Saturday, 8 November 2025
🕘 Time: 3.30—5.00 PM
📍 Venue: Sustain.ed, 30, First Floor, Jalan Hang Kasturi, Kuala Lumpur

🎥 Moderator: Satpal Kaler — Multimedia Journalist and Co-founder of The Fourth. A storyteller bridging media, technology, and social justice, formerly with R.AGE and Greenpeace Asia-Pacific.

🌿 Aidil Iman — Climate Change and Environment Policy Analyst, WWF-Malaysia. He drives advocacy that elevates nature’s role in climate policy and champions youth as key rights-holders in climate governance.

🌏 Dr Marieanne Leong — Climate scientist and founder of ESGee Earth. Through Climate Action Sabah, an initiative by ESGee Earth, she connects lived experiences of climate change with scientific data to drive inclusive action.

🎭 Florence Lambert — Head of Arts and Creative Industries, British Council Malaysia. She champions the role of arts, culture, and heritage in shaping climate awareness and fostering creative collaborations between Malaysia and the UK.

Alumni UK Project Team: Tan Su Lin, Kevin Bathman and Natasha Joibi.

Join us for an engaging dialogue on how evidence, culture, and community stories can help reframe Malaysia’s climate narrative.

🔗 RSVP before 5 Nov. Link here: tinyurl.com/PANASPanelDiscussion