Welcome to EcoMalaysia, Malaysia's first environmentally friendly, green lifestyle magazine. Ecomalaysia.org is the first of it's kind: a non profit making, online magazine that focuses entirely on environmental issues exclusive to Malaysia, reflective of all facets of our individual lives and is available free of charge worldwide.

Our aim is to be inclusive, information rich, contemporary, contentious, creative, inventive and eclectic in image and design.

The initial idea was to fill a gap in the market with a conventional hard copy, turn page, magazine such as can be found at any news stand. This way of providing a magazine leaves too many carbon footprints; one that requires the cutting down of trees to provide paper and the use of fossil fuels and motor vehicles for the distribution of the hard copy; not to mention the use of chemical inks for the printing process; hence the alternative idea to publish on the internet.

EcoMalaysia highlights current issues that impact on the environment both positively and negatively. Topics such as organic farming and sustainable crops, deforestation and urban reforestation, eco resorts, food production, governmental recycling initiatives, national policy, fair trade fashion, interior design and architectural developments accenting solar and environmental design ideas, will be showcased within our magazine. Green technology including hybrid cars and the use of friendly fuel will be examined and promoted.

Individuals, companies, and organisations who make a difference and set an example for green living will be given a platform. Sponsored fashion, art, photography and writing competitions will be hosted by EcoMalaysia on a regular basis encouraging participation from old and young, from all walks of life.

We aim to provide an open forum for information concerning green and ethical issues, a stage for individuals and commercial enterprises who live and work by these principles and are concerned with environmentally sound practices. Contributions will be welcomed and actively sought from those who have an opinion to express.

We hope that our small endeavour will be a catalyst to greater and weightier thoughts and activities concerning green and ethical issues in Malaysia, as well as being fun, entertaining, absorbing, resourceful and innovative. We are actively searching for contributors, sponsors and initiative makers, small and large. Please email us your thoughts!

Welcome to EcoMalaysia and here is to a greener future!

Team EcoMalaysia

Managing Director & Editor: Sean Hurley BA, PGCE

Sean is from the UK and has an extensive background in training and education, at many levels. He has lived and worked for many years in South East Asia, is a published author and enthusiastic and informed environmental activist.

Creative Director & Editor: Linda Holman PGCE

Former associate dean of a private university in Malaysia, Linda now teaches Design and Technology, Textiles at Malaysia's prestigious Garden International school. She is passionate about green issues and is a promoter of environmentally friendly lifestyle, textiles, fashion and interior design. She is responsible for all creative input, research into ethical practices and fair trade issues. Linda is from Devon, in the South West of UK

Chief Technology Officer: Dan Gibas

Dan who is also from the UK, formed his first company in 2002 and has since directed and overseen the development of hundreds of websites mostly in Europe and South East Asia for a variety of private, public listed companies and celebrities. Dan project manages the EcoMalaysia website as well as all other technical aspects of the magazine. He is also a keen naturalist and environmentalist and in his spare time is an avid tour guide for small groups who want to experience the hidden beauty of nature within Malaysia!

• Dan's EcoMalaysia Profile

Other Team Members

Product Development & Web Editor: Jack Hurley

Web Editor: Elieen Ang

Elieen joined EcoMalaysia as a volunteer and ensures content is kept up to date and formatted correctly. She also moderates the user generated content such as comments and the forum topics.

Valued Contributors

The following people have contributed content to EcoMalaysia magazine and their contributions are much appreciated. To join us and add your name to the list please contact us and contribute articles or photos.

• Cass Shan
• Jacqueline Koay
• Leong Siok Hui
• Evelyn Kaur
• Fiona Mulvaney
• Laurence Myers
• Zoe Hurley
• Ken Yeong
• Sarah Jane Evans
• Teck Wynn
• Dave Bakewell
• Mandy Lee
• Wendy Chin
• Eunice Tan Vern Shing