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Author: Lai Cheng

SMOKING KILLS, With or Without a Filter

Filters are a marketing trick to make cigarettes seem less dangerous. Smoking kills, with or without a filter. They make it easier to start smoking and harder to quit. Filters have even contributed to a rise in an aggressive type of lung cancer. Let’s unmask the appeal and call for a ban on filters. #TobaccoExposed Source: World Health Organization (WHO)  
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Grave folly to reverse current policy on hillslope development in Penang – SAM

Sahabat Alam Malaysia is strongly opposed to any review of the present policy in the 2030 Penang Structure Plan, that prohibits any development on hillslopes above 76m or above 25- degree slope gradient. We are very troubled to learn that the state is mulling changes to this policy in preparation for the 2040 Structure Plan, by allowing a relaxation of this rule to allow for hillslope...
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SK Dato Kramat

Energy-Saving Practices: A STEP TOWARDS A GREENER GENERATION Ms Dhanyalakshmi Arjunan, Senior Assistant for Cocurriculum, SK Dato Kramat shares the following: Throughout the year, SK Dato Kramat (SKDK) has organised a variety of activities and programmes under the Co-curriculum Unit. The focus has not only been on sports and games, clubs and societies and uniformed units, but also on creating a...
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SJK C Union

NURTURING SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH ENERGY-SAVING INITIATIVES We at SJK C Union are truly grateful for the opportunity to explore and implement electricity saving measures in the school in a more structured and meaningful way, says Ms Lee Ting Hui. We believe this initiative has raised awareness and encouraged a shift in attitude towards responsible energy use among the school community. To begin...
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RESPECT EVERYONE – Every Person Matters

Real respect isn’t about status – it’s about seeing people, honouring their presence, and choosing kindness every time. Make it a habit to respect people – not for their position, but for their presence. You don’t need a nameplate to deserve kindness. You don’t need a title to be seen. Respect is not a reward for status – it’s a reflection of your character. Because status fades,...
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SMK Kampong Kastam

PROUDLY LEADING THE WAY IN ENERGY-SAVING PRACTICES SMK Kampong Kastam warmly welcomed CAP’s idea of introducing electricity-saving measures, as it supports and strengthens the school’s ongoing efforts to reduce energy consumption. Several steps and activities have been carried out to raise awareness and promote the practice of energy saving among pupils and the school community (see table of...
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SMK (P) Methodist

ENERGY MONITORS AND THE PATH TO A SUSTAINABLE SCHOOL SMK (P) Methodist proudly collaborated with CAP to implement electricity-saving measures, building on the school’s ongoing energy conservation practices. Teacher Puan Nur Nadia Zafirah binti Mohd Zamri provides the following encouraging update: Our school was delighted to collaborate with CAP when the idea of implementing electricity-saving...
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Empowering Kenaf Farmers Toward Value-Added Production

The National Kenaf and Tobacco Board Act 2009 (Act 692) came into force on 1 April 2010 with the purpose of modernising and strengthening the kenaf and tobacco industries. With the dissolution of the National Tobacco Board, the newly established National Kenaf and Tobacco Board (LKTN) assumed responsibility for developing a sustainable kenaf sector that covers everything from cultivation to...
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AVOID TRANS FATS IN FOOD

Trans fats are commonly found in margarines, vegetable shortening, baked and fried foods and pre-packaged snacks. A recent WHO study found that every 2% increase in energy intake from trans fats significantly raises the risk of: heart disease by 25% death from any cause by 14% Source: World Health Organization (WHO)  
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SK Bukit Gelugor

From Classrooms to Homes: THE RIPPLE EFFECT OF ENERGY SAVING SK Bukit Gelugor is proud to have collaborated with CAP on the Energy Saving Programme, an initiative that has actively engaged the entire school community in conserving energy. Puan Siti Salmah binti Hashim, Senior Assistant for Co-curriculum in the school, shares the following: The school feels extremely proud and honoured to have...
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