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Encourage Culture of Reading in Malaysia – Jom Baca!

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...
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CAP: Don’t sacrifice health and lives of the people at the altar of company profits

We refer to the recent news report that the Penang authorities have rejected CAP’s proposal to restrict the hours of operation for 24-hour restaurants and eateries. Penang State government executive councillor Jason M.L. H’ng stated CAP’s proposal will “not only disrupt worker livelihoods but also lead to a domino effect on the economy”. He didn’t explain how. It is strange that the...
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SIMPLE ENERGY-SAVING TIPS (Part 14)

Connect with Your Family, Log Off from All Gadgets Let's dive deeper into the art of energy conservation and the beauty of family bonding! In a world buzzing with technological advancements, it is too easy to find ourselves glued to screens, immersed in the digital realm. But amidst the constant hum of gadgets, we often overlook the simple yet profound act of logging off and reconnecting with...
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Carbon Capture and Storage is Not a Solution to the Climate Crisis, but a Dangerous Distraction

This is a joint press release by Friends of the Earth Japan and 89 other civil organisations, including Sahabat Alam Malaysia and Consumers Association of Penang Kuala Lumpur/Tokyo - Today, 90 civil society organizations from 26 countries submitted a petition letter to the Japanese government demanding it not to export CO2 to other countries. The Japanese Diet is currently debating the CCS...
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Taking ANTIBIOTICS When You Don’t Need Them Puts You and Your Family at RISK

Antibiotic resistance is the world’s greatest health threat. Some bacteria have developed resistance to antibiotics that were once commonly used to treat them. These bacteria can also spread from person-to-person. A global study estimated that in 2019, almost 5 million deaths occurred with an infection involving antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Some 1.3 million would not have occurred if the...
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REFUSE SINGLE-USE PLASTIC

Refusing single-use plastic in your daily life can be as simple as bringing your own reusable water bottle and bag with you when you leave home. These small actions do add up, and send a message to companies and the world that you don’t want all this plastic. Source: Plastic Pollutes  
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6 JUICES THAT ARE GOOD FOR HEALTH

Fruits and veggies are rich vitamins, minerals and fibre and it’s best to consume them whole. Eating 2 cups of fruit and 2½ cups of vegetables every day may reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and cancer, while also helping to manage your weight. But if you struggle to eat enough fruits and vegetables each day – perhaps because you don’t enjoy them or you have certain health...
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