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Category: Featured Article English

PROTECT WILDLIFE HABITATS

What some call “unused land” is often the last safe refuge for countless lives. Wetlands like this are not empty spaces waiting to be filled. They are nurseries for birds, filters for our water, buffers against floods, and homes that wildlife cannot replace once they are gone. When these places disappear, species do not simply move somewhere else. Many vanish quietly, one habitat at a time....
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SAFE STREETS SAVE LIVES

More than 1.2 million people die on roads around the world every year. That is equivalent to roughly one person dying every 30 seconds, or over 3,400 people dying every single day of the year. Many of these deaths occur on urban roads and are preventable crashes caused by behaviour induced by street design. According to the World Health Organization, tens of millions of people are also injured...
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ASBESTOS – A Very Toxic and Harmful Mineral

Asbestos is a group of mineral fibres with widespread current and historical commercial uses. Once widely used for its heat resistance and durability, asbestos is now known to cause serious diseases, including lung cancer and mesothelioma. Asbestos’ unique properties – resistance to heat and fire, insulation capability, chemical inertness and strength – led to its widespread use for...
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Malaysia Reviewing Asbestos Ban, Says Minister

The government is aware of growing calls to ban asbestos and is reviewing the matter, with updates expected in the coming months, says Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup. In a recent joint statement, Building and Wood Workers’ International, the Consumers Association of Penang (CAP), Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) and the Health and...
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Lead With Peace, Love & Kindness

Below is part of the lyrics from "Masters of War", a 1963 song by Bob Dylan. The song condemns masters of war and political leaders who advocate for conflict. Its message is still relevant in these times. The song’s timeless lyrics pierce through the hypocrisy of war profiteers. No amount of wealth can redeem a soul stained by violence and destruction. Humanity must lead with peace, love and...
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Trees are Climate Machines

The most powerful climate technology already exists – and we walk past it every day. A tree is nature’s climate machine – one that captures carbon, runs on sunlight, builds itself, and gives life in return. It grows on its own, supports wildlife, enriches soil, and sustains life across generations. A tree silently pulls carbon dioxide from the air and stores it safely. It cleans and cools...
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REDUCE PLASTIC USE

Reducing plastic use protects ecosystems, safeguards human health, and ensures a sustainable future for all. Small wins add up. Here are a few plastic-free tips to try. Bring your own plastic-free reusable cup for drinks on the go. Bring your own metal fork from home so that you can skip plastic utensils. Say no to receipts (they contain BPA, a toxic industrial chemical used in plastic...
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Call for Transparency in Malaysia’s Highway Concession Agreements

It has been almost forty years since Malaysia first introduced tolled roads as part of its national privatisation drive, and the Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) is now calling on the government to declassify highway concession agreements as a step towards greater transparency in decision making. The shift towards tolled highways was driven primarily by practical and fiscal...
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Soft Drinks Can Harm Your Liver

Most people worry about alcohol damaging the liver – but according to scientists in China, excessive soda (i.e, soft drinks or fizzy drinks) consumption can be just as harmful… maybe even worse. Both regular and diet sodas significantly raise your risk of liver disease, says a new large-scale Chinese study. Scientists linked them to increased risk of metabolic dysfunction-associated...
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