CAP is a grassroots non-profit, non-governmental organization linking consumer issues with environment and development issues. It was established in 1969 to promote critical awareness and responsible action among consumers in order to uphold their inherent rights and interests against abuse and malpractice in the marketplace. CAP is a fearless advocate of the people's right to a healthy and sustainable environment. It has championed the interest of citizens and communities against corporate lies and insatiability, toxic pollution and unsustainable use and management of land and other natural resources.

SAM was founded in 1977 to combat worsening environmental deterioration triggered by the country's rapid development. SAM joined Friends of the Earth International in 1983, and publishes a number of books in English and in Bahasa Malaysia. The group's campaign work encompasses pollution, land-use, deforestation, fisheries, energy, water, dams, agriculture, indigeneous people's rights and tourism. It has offices in Penang and Sarawak. It has offices in Penang and Sarawak (http://www.foei.org/groups/members/malaysia.html ) In 1988, SAM received the Right Livelihood Award "...for their exemplary struggle to save the tropical forests of Sarawak."