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Month: July 2024

Month: July 2024

THE “STOLEN” AXE

Lai Cheng July 31, 2024 0 Comments
(A wisdom story) A woodcutter went out one morning to cut some firewood and discovered that his favourite axe was missing. He couldn't find it anywhere. Then he noticed his neighbour's son standing near the woodshed. The woodcutter thought, "Aha! That boy must have stolen my axe. I see how he lurks about the shed, shifting uneasily from foot to foot, greedy hands stuffed in his pockets, a guilty...
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OPEN THE WINDOWS WHEN IT RAINS

Lai Cheng July 30, 2024 0 Comments
We often close the windows as soon as it starts raining, but this is a common mistake. If it's raining during a warm season (and rainwater doesn’t splash in), open the windows for at least a few minutes. Rain has an oxygenating effect that purifies the air in our homes, bringing in that fresh "rain smell" we all enjoy. The scent of rain comes from ozone particles that help clean the air...
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SAY NO TO LIFELESS LAWNS

Lai Cheng July 29, 2024 0 Comments
If you live in a landed home, why not create a vibrant habitat. Say no to lifeless lawns and yes to thriving gardens! Lawns consume resources and offer little ecological value, while diverse gardens create life, attracting pollinators and supporting biodiversity. Transform your space into a vibrant habitat that benefits both the environment and your community. Interesting fact: A well-planned...
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INVESTING IN CYCLING HAS BIG RETURNS

Lai Cheng July 29, 2024 0 Comments
The Dutch invest €500M – €30 per capita – per year in cycling. What is the return? Over 1,000 km and 60 hours of cycling per capita per year; preventing 6,500 deaths and €19B in healthcare. Don’t ask whether you can afford to invest in cycling. Ask whether you can afford not to. – Melissa & Chris Bruntlett, authors of “Building the Cycling City: The Dutch Blueprint for Urban...
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TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF

Lai Cheng July 29, 2024 0 Comments
Take time each day for things you enjoy and to stay connected with those you > Keep in touch with people you care about. > Think about what you can do for others. > Reach out to a trusted person or health worker if you need help. Source: WHO  
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PLANT TREES, PLANT HOPE

Lai Cheng July 29, 2024 0 Comments
Trees: we eat their fruit, they provide us with shade and they are nature's power plants. From the carbon dioxide that we exhale, they make the oxygen that we breathe. But above all, trees are beautiful and worth protecting – and the older they get, the more valuable they are. Plant trees, plant hope. Source: Mathea’s Garden  
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Prevent Young Children from Going Missing

Lai Cheng July 26, 2024 0 Comments
The nation breathed a sigh of relief when it was announced that the 6-year-old girl who had gone missing in Johor Bahru recently has been found. She and her family must be traumatised and they will need much time and therapy to heal. Children can go missing for many reasons. Teenagers may choose to leave the home due to conflict with parents or guardians, running away from an abusive...
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CAP welcomes prioritization of social protection and career advancement for Malaysia’s gig workers, raises concerns about implementation challenges

Lai Cheng July 25, 2024 0 Comments
The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) lauds the announcement that the Gig Workers Commission (GWC) will prioritize social protection, contract disputes, and career advancement for the 1.16 million gig workers in Malaysia. Although it was earlier announced that the GWC Bill would be tabled in Parliament in July, it has been pushed back to October. Establishing an independent Commission is...
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