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CHARACTER, GOOD MANNERS & VALUES OVER ACADEMICS

Lai Cheng May 13, 2025 0 Comments

Japan's education system follows a unique approach by postponing formal exams until 4th grade, around age 10. Instead of focusing on academic performance in the early years, schools emphasise character development, social skills, and emotional intelligence. The first 3 years are dedicated to teaching children values such as respect, empathy, and discipline, fostering a strong moral foundation....

HIDDEN RISK OF TOUCHING STORE RECEIPTS

Lai Cheng May 13, 2025 0 Comments

Recent studies have revealed that holding paper receipts for just 10 seconds can lead to significant absorption of Bisphenol S (BPS) through the skin, surpassing the safety thresholds set by California's Proposition 65. BPS is known to be a harmful endocrine disruptor that may interfere with reproductive health and development. The chemical is used in thermal receipt paper to help ink appear...

PROTECT KARPAL SINGH DRIVE

Lai Cheng May 9, 2025 0 Comments

Reject Reclamation & Toxic Recycling! Protect Karpal Singh Drive, a community movement, is objecting to the proposed 160-acre reclamation project (90 acres landfill, 70 acres reclamation) at Jelutong Landfill extending to Karpal Singh Drive in Penang. There is scientific evidence that the massive development project threatens our environment, health, and quality of life, says Protect Karpal...

REVOKE APPOINTMENT OF SPAN CHAIRMAN TO AVOID CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

Lai Cheng May 9, 2025 0 Comments

Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) calls on the Prime Minister and the Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation to revoke the appointment of Abdul Kadir Din, who was recently appointed as chairman of the National Water Services Commission (SPAN), due to concerns over the possibility of conflicts of interest, given his connection to private water and waste management-related companies....

Safeguarding Migratory Birds: Malaysia’s Role on the Global Flyway

Lai Cheng May 9, 2025 0 Comments

This year’s theme for World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) 2025 is “Creating Bird-Friendly Cities & Communities,” highlighting the importance of adapting urban and rural environments to support the survival of migratory birds. Observed biannually on 10 May and 11 October, WMBD reflects the seasonal movement of birds across the globe, especially along routes like the East...

From Classrooms to Climate Action: Teachers Workshop on Energy Saving and Efficiency

Lai Cheng May 8, 2025 0 Comments

On April 17, the Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) organized a workshop for teachers on “Reducing Energy Consumption Through Implementing Energy Saving and Efficiency Measures in Schools.” The event was held at SJK(C) Union, and we are thankful to the school for warmly hosting us. A total of 94 teachers from schools in Penang island participated in the workshop, reflecting strong...

Don’t trade away Malaysians’ access to affordable medicines

Lai Cheng May 7, 2025 0 Comments

In the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff wars and growing global trade volatility, countries across the Global South, Malaysia included, have turned to free trade agreements (FTAs) to diversify markets and reduce economic risk. During the Special Parliamentary Session to discuss the US tariffs on 5th May, Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that Malaysia has...

AVOID THESE MONEY-DRAINING HABITS

Lai Cheng May 7, 2025 0 Comments

Source: The Little Shine

COPENHAGEN SHOWS CAR-FREE CITIES ARE POSSIBLE

Lai Cheng May 6, 2025 0 Comments

Car-free initiatives are often disregarded as utopian and difficult to implement on any meaningful scale. Critics will say they’re only good for small towns. If that’s the case, somebody should tell Copenhagen, Amsterdam, and Oslo, whose largely car-free centres prove that with proper planning, education, and infrastructure, car-free cities are indeed very possible and functional. Source:...

ARE YOU USING TOO MUCH TOOTHPASTE?

Lai Cheng May 5, 2025 0 Comments

Brushing your teeth? You don’t need to squeeze a ribbon of toothpaste along the length of your toothbrush, just a pea-sized amount is plenty. Young children under 3 should use even less, about the size of a rice grain. According to the Australian Dental Association, less is more for both adults and children when it comes to brushing your pearly whites. Most toothpastes contain fluoride, a...

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