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Floating Chariot Festival: Use Environment-friendly Alternatives Instead of Plastic

Lai Cheng February 26, 2026 0 Comments

The Penang State Exco for Housing and Environment, the Consumers Association of Penang (CAP), The Penang State Green Council (PGC), The Malaysia Hindu Sangam Penang State Council (MHSPSC) and the management of the Sri Singamuga Kaliamman Temple in Teluk Bahang, urge Hindu devotees not to use any kind of synthetic foam material or plastic during the celebration of Masi Maga Theppa Thiruvizha, a...

PLASTIC-PACKAGED READY MEALS: Hidden Health Risks

Lai Cheng February 25, 2026 0 Comments

We live busy lives. Many people rely on the convenience of reheating plastic-packed ready meals or hot takeaways in plastic trays. But there could be a hidden cost behind this convenience – a potentially dangerous dose of microplastics and chemical additives. Greenpeace International analysed 24 articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals and found that the plastics we use to package our...

OUR AMAZING LIVING EARTH

Lai Cheng February 23, 2026 0 Comments

The Earth is our home, and is full of life, mystery, and resilience. Here are more than a few reasons on why we should continue to protect it from plastic pollution and its toxic impacts! Scientists estimate that there are 8.7 million species on Earth! 165,000 of them are species of butterflies and moths. The Amazon rainforest is the largest forest in the world, spanning over 9 countries. On...

How the Global Flower Trade Poisons Workers

Lai Cheng February 23, 2026 0 Comments

Roses account for 66% of Ecuador's total flower output, a figure that propelled the country in 2024 to become the world’s third-largest exporter, with more than 2 billion stems sold annually, behind only the Netherlands and Colombia. However, Ecuadorian scholars and campaigners question whether the economic opportunities it offers can really secure producers’ futures – or perhaps trap them...

NATURE’S QUIET GOODBYE

Lai Cheng February 21, 2026 0 Comments

Next time you see a bee resting at dusk, take a moment to honour her – she is priceless. Even in their final hours, bees choose love, duty, and purpose over rest… Bees live their lives with purpose until their very last breath. As worker bees age, their wings fray, their flight weakens, and their energy fades. But instead of dying inside the hive, they quietly slip away to rest outside....

Prayer Can Change Your Brain, Science Says

Lai Cheng February 20, 2026 0 Comments

Recent research has confirmed something many people have believed for centuries. Prayer can change the brain in measurable and lasting ways. Scientists using brain scans have found that regular prayer or meditation activates certain areas of the brain that control focus, emotion, and self-awareness. In one study, participants who practised daily prayer showed increased activity in the frontal...

The True Price of Every ChatGPT Prompt

Lai Cheng February 20, 2026 0 Comments

Each time someone asks ChatGPT a question, the exchange feels nearly invisible: just text appearing on a screen. But behind that response lies a massive physical infrastructure drawing electricity, consuming water, and producing carbon emissions at an unprecedented scale. As generative artificial intelligence becomes embedded in everyday life, the environmental footprint of the system powering...

Food Safety Tips for the Festive Season

Lai Cheng February 18, 2026 0 Comments

Celebrations involve food. Keep these food safety tips in mind when you enjoy the festivities. Store meat in the fridge until cooking time. Wash fruits and vegetables with clean water. Do not wash raw meat, as this can spread harmful microorganisms to hands, surfaces, utensils, or other food. Separate raw and cooked food and use separate utensils and cutting boards for raw meat. Cook food,...

Instagram and Youtube Owners Built “Addiction Machines”, Landmark Trial Hears

Lai Cheng February 16, 2026 0 Comments

The world's largest social media companies have been accused of creating "addiction machines" as a landmark trial began in California examining the mental health effects of Instagram and YouTube. "This case is about two of the richest corporations in history who have engineered addiction in children's brains," said Mark Lanier, lawyer for a plaintiff suffered from mental health issues as a...

EVERY DAY IS A CHANCE TO BE BETTER

Lai Cheng February 13, 2026 0 Comments

Small and simple actions every day can lead to big results. Whether it’s saving money, eating healthier, or getting enough sleep or rest, just taking one tiny action today and sticking with it takes you one step closer to where you want to be tomorrow. “Habits are the compound interest of self-improvement,” says James Clear, bestselling author of the book, Atomic Habits. “If you can get...

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