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Month: December 2023

Month: December 2023

Alarm over rising online financial scams exploiting people’s vulnerabilities

Lai Cheng December 29, 2023 0 Comments
Experts call for urgent campaigns to counter fraudster syndicates in a more holistic and integrated manner. ONLINE financial fraud has become more prevalent across the globe as businesses adopt digital modes of payments and transactions. Malaysia is not spared from this growing threat. Fraudsters are continuously evolving their approaches to exploit the vulnerabilities of the current prevention...
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OUR WORLD IS STILL AWASH IN CHEMICALS… MORE THAN EVER

Lai Cheng December 28, 2023 0 Comments
Rachel Carson was a renowned nature author and a former marine biologist with the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Her 1962 book, “Silent Spring” exposed the hazards of the pesticide DDT, and questioned humanity's faith in technological progress. The book questions our attempt to control the natural world around us. It meticulously described how DDT entered the food chain and accumulated in the...
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9 HABITS THAT CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE

Lai Cheng December 28, 2023 0 Comments
  Our habits account for about 40% of our behaviours on any given day, studies show. Habits are your foundation, and if this foundation is weak, you won’t be happy with the way you live. Picking good habits and making it your routine can lead to many positive changes that contribute to a better life. Here are some simple habits to consider.    
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AN INSECT APOCALYPSE WILL BE OUR APOCALYPSE

Lai Cheng December 26, 2023 0 Comments
Generally unloved and disregarded, insects are in fact the most successful group of animals on Earth and have been for more than 400 million years. With a million described species (and a lot more still out there to find) and numbers measured in the quintillions, insects underpin almost all terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems. As Harvard biologist E. O. Wilson pointed out; “these are the...
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Commentary: The iPhone 15’s message about mindless consumerism

Lai Cheng December 26, 2023 0 Comments
By Mark Ko When the latest iPhone 15 series was released, tech writer and Apple fan Mark Ko eagerly stood by to pre-order the phone. Then he changed his mind. When the latest iPhone 15 series was released, many people eagerly submitted their pre-orders, hoping to receive it within a week. As a tech writer and enthusiast, I too succumbed to this temptation. I vividly remember setting my alarm...
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HOME REMEDY FOR COLD & SORE THROAT

Lai Cheng December 26, 2023 0 Comments
Have a cold, flu or sore throat? Try this natural remedy that uses just a few common kitchen ingredients: > Lemon is rich in protective Vitamin C and its juice has antibacterial properties. > Ginger soothes coughs and sore throats, and boosts immunity. > Cinnamon contains antioxidants that help fight infection and inflammation. > Honey has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory...
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Stop the genocide in Palestine!

Lai Cheng December 22, 2023 0 Comments
Sahabat Alam Malaysia is a member of Friends of the Earth International (FoEI) and we support the following statement released by Friends of the Asia Pacific in solidarity with our sister organisation Palestinian Environmental NGOs Network (PENGON)/Friends of the Earth Palestine, who have lost staff, family members and friends as well as their offices in Gaza over the last 10 weeks of assault by...
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SIMPLE ENERGY-SAVING TIPS – (Part 2)

Lai Cheng December 22, 2023 0 Comments
Grow Indoor Plants – They are Nature’s Cooling System Did you know that indoor plants are more than just stylish decor? They're eco-friendly allies in your mission to reduce energy use at home. Indoor plants don't just add a touch of green – they also play a cool role in regulating temperatures. Plants can keep your house cool because they lose water during transpiration, which cools the...
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WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO LISTEN TO YOUR CHILD

Lai Cheng December 22, 2023 0 Comments
It can be tempting to brush off our children’s problems, especially if we have had a bad day or if we are busy. But our children need to know that we are going to listen to them. This will make it more likely our children will talk with us about their hopes and problems when they are older. Active listening is a good way to improve your communication with your child, says the Centers for...
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