Year: 2025

SCHOOL UNIFORMS MADE FROM BANANA FIBRE Some schools in Vietnam are now using school uniforms made from banana fibre, a biodegradable fabric derived from discarded stalks. The material is breathable, moisture-wicking, and durable, keeping students cool in classrooms without air conditioning. This makes it an ideal alternative to synthetic materials like polyester, which can trap heat and take...

ANT PHILOSOPHY Ants never quit. Block their path – they’ll climb over. Flood it – they’ll swim. Cover it – they’ll dig. They don’t stop. They don’t complain. They just find another way. While the world rests, they prepare. Ants think winter all summer. While the sun is warm, they prepare for the cold ahead. They never mistake comfort for security. When the world freezes, they...

The Consumers' Association of Penang (CAP) urges Hindus who are celebrating Deepavali to make this year's Deepavali a plastic-free occasion. Plastics are a scourge on the world. Plastic pollution is one of the most pervasive and insidious threats to our environment and public health. Deepavali celebrates the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness. In today's era, the challenge is to...

In Japan, schools approach education differently by focusing first on character and social development. The idea is to help children grow into respectful and responsible individuals. During the first 3 years, students learn the importance of empathy, respect, cooperation, and discipline. Schooling during this time focuses less on academics and more on social responsibility and moral development....