In Phnom Penh, an independent economic impact assessment report was released, recommending a comprehensive ban on asbestos in Cambodia.

16 representatives from six Asia-Pacific nations – Cambodia, Laos, the Philippines, Fiji, Indonesia, and Malaysia – travelled to Sydney to participate in the 2026 Asbestos Conference.

Ban asbestos campaigners in Malaysia have united to form a ban asbestos network. This coalition comprises trade unions, consumer associations, and health civil society organisations that have come together to form a unified voice in support of the Malaysian government’s efforts to enact a ban on asbestos.

In a welcome decision, the Jakarta High Court has rejected an attempt by the asbestos industry to silence and financially cripple consumer organisations and health advocates speaking out about the dangers of chrysotile asbestos.

In Kuala Lumpur, 10 unions and health advocates from across the Asia-Pacific region came together for the 3rd ITUC-AP Asbestos Conference, co-convened by Union Aid Abroad–APHEDA, ACTU, and BWI. Participants planned a new round of trade union actions for 2026, building on recent progress to push governments to transition away from asbestos, raise public awareness, […]

Cambodia’s Minister of Health, His Excellency Prof. Chheang Ra, reaffirmed his commitment to leading the country toward a transition away from asbestos.