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FEED PEOPLE, NOT LANDFILLS

Lai Cheng January 2, 2026 0 Comments

…. but First, Don’t Buy and Stock Up More than is Needed Today, far from celebrating food, many of us have adopted wasteful habits. One-fifth of food produced for human consumption is lost or wasted globally. This amounts to 1 billion meals a day. Globally, about 79 kg of food is wasted per person annually. The top priority for addressing wasted food is source reduction: businesses and...

THE SECRET TO GROWTH

Lai Cheng January 2, 2026 0 Comments

Here’s a truism to keep in mind as we head into 2026 with new resolutions for growth and progress. A man asked a gardener why his plants grew so beautifully. The gardener replied, "I don't force them to grow. I remove what stops them." The gardener’s wisdom: Growth comes from eliminating obstacles (weeds, bad soil) rather than forcing, a lesson applicable to life by removing limiting beliefs...

Grow Your Own Vegetables for Future Generation

Lai Cheng December 31, 2025 0 Comments

The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) organised “Grow Your Own Vegetables for Future Generation” programme, a New Year initiative aimed at promoting sustainable chemical-free urban farming, environmental awareness, and community empowerment. The programme was officiated by the Mayor of Penang Island, Dato' Ir. Rajendran P. Anthony, demonstrating the shared commitment to nurturing a...

A GOOD CITY STREET DESIGN

Lai Cheng December 30, 2025 0 Comments

This is what a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable city street looks like Picture this: A modern tram system gliding quietly along dedicated tracks, offering fast, clean public transport. Beside it, a separated bike lane – safe, wide, and shaded by rows of trees that not only cool the city but invite people to cycle year-round. At the heart of this design: A bike-sharing station, ready for...

CSOs and Workers Union Welcome New NRES Minister Arthur Joseph Kurup: A Call to Finalize Ban on Asbestos and Lead ASEAN

Lai Cheng December 29, 2025 0 Comments

Building and Wood Workers’ International (BWI), the Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP), Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) and the Health and Safety Advisory Centre (HASAC) welcome the appointment of YB Dato’ Sri Arthur Joseph Kurup as the new Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES). The four organizations call on the Minister to finalize a comprehensive ban on...

THE GREAT BANYAN – A Symbol of Sustainability

Lai Cheng December 29, 2025 0 Comments

This one tree is so massive it’s like an entire forest! Imagine standing beneath a 250-year-old tree that spans across 3.5 acres of land, with its branches reaching out like a massive, living network. This is the Great Banyan tree, located in India's Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden in Howrah, near Kolkata. It’s not just any tree – it’s the largest tree in the world in...

Parents’ Smartphone Use Can Affect Baby’s Development

Lai Cheng December 29, 2025 0 Comments

We already know excessive smartphone use affects people’s mental health and their relationships. But when new parents use digital technologies during caregiving, they might also compromise their baby’s development. Smartphone use in the presence of infants is associated with a range of negative developmental outcomes, including threats to the formation of a secure attachment. The transition...

PROTECT NATURE’S GIFTS

Lai Cheng December 29, 2025 0 Comments

The earth gives us its greatest treasure: clean air, fresh water, abundant life, and endless beauty. These gifts shared with us – every day, year after year – sustain us, inspire us, and remind us of our place in nature. Forests give us the air we breathe, the shade we seek, and a home for countless creatures. The ocean gives us the fish we eat, the oxygen we need, natural barriers like reefs...

This Holiday Season…

Lai Cheng December 29, 2025 0 Comments

SPEND SENSIBLY, BUY WITH PURPOSE The most expensive part of the holidays isn’t the gifts. It’s the regret after the lights are gone. Sales are everywhere. Everything feels urgent. Every promo looks like a “once-in-a-lifetime” deal. But when you buy something your budget can’t really afford, the happiness doesn’t last. January comes with bills. Money feels tight. And the stress hits...

How Cigarettes Affect Your Health

Lai Cheng December 29, 2025 0 Comments

Smoking is injurious to health – it harms nearly every organ in your body. Quitting puts you and your body on the path back to health. Check out the video below for the details.

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