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Children today spend significantly less time outdoors compared to previous generations. Increased screen time, advent of social media and urbanisation all contribute to this. The sun, mud, and made-up games in the backyard – the average child is missing out on all that today. They are living in a physically sterile and emotionally toxic virtual bubble instead, says an article in Screen Strong....

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....

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....