Cultural EN – Consumers Association Penang

NATURE’S ENDURANCE: The Thinking Tree of Italy

Lai Cheng October 17, 2024 0 Comments

This ancient olive tree in Puglia, Italy – known as the "Thinking Tree" – is over 1,500 years old, some suggest it could be as old as 4,000 years. This ancient tree continues to produce olives! Its longevity and resilience make it a remarkable symbol of nature's endurance. But this tree is just one piece of a much larger story. Puglia, a land blanketed with millions of olive trees, has been...

COLLECTIVISM OVER INDIVIDUALISM

Lai Cheng September 30, 2024 0 Comments

A Lesson from Japan Japanese culture is rooted in respect and courtesy. In Japan, it's common for employees who arrive early to park farther away, allowing those who come later to park closer to the building. This practice reflects a strong sense of mutual respect and consideration in the workplace. By giving latecomers easier access to parking, those who arrive early help reduce the stress of...

“I AM BECAUSE WE ARE”

Lai Cheng September 23, 2024 0 Comments

We have to learn from them. Read and be inspired. (Image via Ancient Road)

HOW TREES ARE TRANSPLANTED IN JAPAN

Lai Cheng September 18, 2024 0 Comments

In Japan, when a tree is in the way of civil work or the construction of a new road, all necessary resources and efforts are dedicated to carrying out a proper transplant and ensuring its survival in its new location. This practice reflects a deep culture of respect for trees, their life and longevity. The picture below shows a 165-year-old tree ready for transplant in Japan. Source: Young Farmer...

Encourage Culture of Reading in Malaysia – Jom Baca!

Lai Cheng May 10, 2024 0 Comments

Reading is more than just literacy – it’s also about learning the skills needed to build a better world and a brighter future. But research shows that both reading habits and comprehension among young people worldwide are declining. To strengthen reading ability among young Malaysians, Swedish Ambassador to Malaysia Dr Joachim Bergstrom reached out to leading Swedish organisations involved...

Masjid Pengkalan Hulu the First Mosque in Perak to Ban Single-Use Plastics

Lai Cheng March 4, 2024 0 Comments

Masjid Jamek in Pengkalan Hulu, Perak has become the first mosque in the state of Perak to implement a ban on single-use plastics, including food and drink in plastic. The mosque committee in Pengkalan Hulu also organised an awareness programme on the dangers of single-use plastics. This awareness programme was initiated by the mosque committee after receiving advice from the Sultan of Perak....

THE BYSTANDER EFFECT

Lai Cheng December 4, 2023 0 Comments

The Bystander Effect is a phenomenon in which people are less likely to help someone in an emergency due to the presence of the people (bystanders) around them. Handphone use today takes this phenomenon to a whole new level.

107-year-old shares her secret to a long and happy life: Don’t wait for your dreams to come true

Lai Cheng October 2, 2023 0 Comments

American culture pushes people to dream big, stand out, and reach for the stars. That can make living a typical life feel underwhelming, or even like a failure. Nonsense, says Shirley Hodes, who celebrated her 107th birthday earlier this month at an independent living facility in North Carolina. “Not everyone has their dreams come true,” she tells CNBC Make It. If you want to be happy in...

Protect Children from Becoming Victims of Child Pornography

Lai Cheng July 14, 2023 0 Comments

Lately, there has been an increase in the number of reports about child pornography cases. The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) finds it very disturbing and frightening that the number of individuals accessing child pornography online has been increasing. This means that the number of children becoming victims of child pornography is also increasing. The Bukit Aman Sexual, Women and...

Break Only One Coconut during Thaipusam, Devotees urged

Lai Cheng February 7, 2023 0 Comments

Devotees celebrating Thaipusam on February 5th are urged to break fewer coconuts. The money used for breaking coconuts can be channelled to fulfil the various needs of a fraction of the Indian community that still lives below the poverty level. Breaking coconuts during Thaipusam is a cleansing ritual practised by Hindu devotees. It is a symbolic representation of surrendering one’s ego at...

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