How the arts in Malaysia plays a role in climate change awareness


A view of the 'Haze: Coming Soon' activist art exhibition at REXKL in May this year, which drew over 6,000 visitors, including policymakers. Photo: Annice Lyn  

You've seen it in the news: stories about the impact of climate change and environmental degradation on various parts of the world – out-of-control wildfires and unexpected floods wreaking havoc on affected communities, wildlife species and habitats pushed to the brink of extinction.

Increasingly, you’re feeling the effects of it yourself – from the recent poor air quality due to haze to the scorching El Nino heatwave in May and June.

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