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Where Schools are Not A Pressure Zone Smart learning beats long hours in Finland. While much of the world equates academic success with long hours, heavy homework, and relentless testing, Finland’s approach flows with balance, trust, and purpose. In Finland, children spend less time in school than in most countries – usually around 4–5 hours a day for younger grades. Children begin formal...

Today, 5 January 2026, we, the local community especially those living in Meru Valley together with Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) and Sahabat Ekologi Perak (SEP) have been invited to attend the Local Inquiry and Hearing Committee Meeting (Mesyuarat Jawatankuasa Siasatan Tempatan dan Pendengaran) - Draft Ipoh City Local Plan 2035 (Amendment) to clarify the objections that have been submitted. This...

At a “Speak Up” forum organised by 11 civil society organisations in Penang late last month, members of the public and various associations discussed their concerns, many of which involved the impact of mega infrastructure projects and development, which could cause flash floods and landslides. These, alongside concerns about rising heat on the island, the environmental impact of land...