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Year: 2025

RETURN TO BASICS

They didn’t just sell us convenience. They sold us the idea that exhaustion is normal – and that dependence equals progress. Somewhere along the way, cooking turned into a chore instead of a ritual. Gardening became a “hobby,” not a birthright. Preserving food shifted from a survival skill to a lifestyle aesthetic. But that knowledge never disappeared. It was only interrupted. The soil...
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KINDNESS OVER LUXURY

Japanese Man Sells Ferrari to Build Animal Shelter After His Pet Dog Saved His Life A 54-year-old Japanese businessman, Hirotaka Saito, made a life-changing decision after his own dog saved him from ending his life: he sold his Ferrari and closed his company to open Wansfree, a free canine rescue in Yaizu, Shizuoka Prefecture. Specializing in “problematic dogs” – those with aggressive...
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Energy Conservation in School – Class Energy Monitors Lead by Example

In CAP’s energy-saving programmes for schools conducted this year, schools were advised to appoint “energy monitors” in classrooms to lead the initiative. This student-led behavioural programme is vital for fostering responsibility and creating a culture of energy conservation. Besides checking for lights, computers, and fans left on, and reminding peers and teachers, energy monitors...
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Lobbying of MPs over GEG Bill: CAP Reiterates Call for RCI

Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) has urged the government to establish a Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) after tobacco and vape industry representatives lobbied MPs in the Parliament building, undermining its role as a place where laws are enacted. CAP president Mohideen Abdul Kader said the lobbying efforts violated the World Health Organisation's Framework Convention on Tobacco Control...
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ADVANCING A JUST ENERGY TRANSITION IN MALAYSIA

CAP's Energy-Saving Efforts in Selected Schools in Penang In 2025, CAP initiated energy-saving programmes in twelve schools and one civil society organisation across the state of Penang.  The primary objectives of the project were to raise awareness among the target groups regarding climate change, highlight the importance of energy conservation and efficiency in mitigating its impact, and...
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NOT UNSHAKEABLE – Modern Cities Can be Reshaped by Silent Natural Forces

New research has confirmed that New York City is slowly sinking under its own weight, and the ocean is rising to meet it. A study published in the journal Earth’s Future reveals that the city is subsiding by 1-2 millimetres each year on average, with certain neighbourhoods sinking at nearly twice that rate. Scientists say that the immense weight of millions of tons of concrete, steel, and...
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The Secret to Japan’s Village Of Longevity

Nestled in the lush, subtropical hills of northern Okinawa, Japan, lies a small village that has captured the world’s attention for an extraordinary reason: its people live longer than almost anyone else on Earth. Ogimi Village, home to just over 3,000 residents, boasts the highest percentage of centenarians in the world, earning it recognition by the World Health Organization as the...
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DERORESTATION: Vanishing Trees, Lasting Consequences

Trees often require 30 years or more to mature, forming complex ecosystems that support wildlife, regulate climate, and stabilise soil. Modern logging equipment can remove that growth in minutes, leaving behind exposed land and fragmented habitats. Deforestation disrupts carbon cycles, accelerates erosion, and removes critical biodiversity that cannot be replaced on human timescales. Scientists...
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Life Is Not a To-Do List

Humans need more than just productivity; we need connection, joy, rest, and meaning, not just endless output. We need deeper living. We need to prioritise simple pleasures like sunsets and music, and to recognise our inherent worth beyond tasks. We are body (health), mind (choices and will), and soul (connectedness, purpose, meaning), so it’s important for us to live a balanced life. Here are...
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Helpful Insects That Support a Healthy Garden

A thriving garden depends on a diverse mix of insects. Some pollinate plants, while others help manage pests naturally. Together, they support a balanced and resilient ecosystem. 1 Bees. Key pollinators that transfer pollen between flowers, enabling fruit and seed production. 2. Ladybugs. Both adults and larvae feed heavily on aphids and other soft-bodied pests, reducing plant damage. 3. Praying...
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