Sabah's "Green Man" Muthu among four environmentalist honoured

Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christiana Liew (centre) with SEPA president Alexander Yee (third from right) at the presentation of the ECO Guardian Award.

KOTA KINABALU: The late SM Muthu, known as the "Green Man," was among four environmentalists honoured with the inaugural ECO Guardian Award by the Sabah Environmental Protection Association (SEPA).

Muthu, who passed away on June 30 last year at the age of 75, was recognised for his unwavering dedication to environmental conservation and social justice, providing a voice that influenced policymakers.