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Category: Featured Article English

Objection to the Proposed Land Use Change from Forest Zone to Housing and Agriculture Zone at Lot 559526 Near Meru Valley Golf Club in Perak

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...
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Just 5 Minutes of Anger Can Age Your Brain Significantly

Anger doesn’t just ruin your mood – it rewires your brain. Science shows that every burst of rage floods your brain with stress hormones that literally kill neurons in the prefrontal cortex – the part responsible for logic, focus, and decision-making. Scientists estimate that just 5 minutes of intense anger can cause the equivalent of 6 hours of brain aging in terms of damage and decline....
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SUCCESSFUL ELEPHANT CONSERVATION

When Systems Protect, Recovery Is Possible Across Kenya’s savannas, something extraordinary is happening, a surge of new life that wildlife officials are calling one of the greatest conservation successes in modern history. In a single year, 140 elephant calves were born within one national park, a number so high it has shattered previous records and renewed hope for a species that once stood...
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Penang’s Ecosystem in Danger If Development is Left Unchecked

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...
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FEED PEOPLE, NOT LANDFILLS

…. but First, Don’t Buy and Stock Up More than is Needed Today, far from celebrating food, many of us have adopted wasteful habits. One-fifth of food produced for human consumption is lost or wasted globally. This amounts to 1 billion meals a day. Globally, about 79 kg of food is wasted per person annually. The top priority for addressing wasted food is source reduction: businesses and...
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THE SECRET TO GROWTH

Here’s a truism to keep in mind as we head into 2026 with new resolutions for growth and progress. A man asked a gardener why his plants grew so beautifully. The gardener replied, "I don't force them to grow. I remove what stops them." The gardener’s wisdom: Growth comes from eliminating obstacles (weeds, bad soil) rather than forcing, a lesson applicable to life by removing limiting beliefs...
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Grow Your Own Vegetables for Future Generation

The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) organised “Grow Your Own Vegetables for Future Generation” programme, a New Year initiative aimed at promoting sustainable chemical-free urban farming, environmental awareness, and community empowerment. The programme was officiated by the Mayor of Penang Island, Dato' Ir. Rajendran P. Anthony, demonstrating the shared commitment to nurturing a...
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A GOOD CITY STREET DESIGN

This is what a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable city street looks like Picture this: A modern tram system gliding quietly along dedicated tracks, offering fast, clean public transport. Beside it, a separated bike lane – safe, wide, and shaded by rows of trees that not only cool the city but invite people to cycle year-round. At the heart of this design: A bike-sharing station, ready for...
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CSOs and Workers Union Welcome New NRES Minister Arthur Joseph Kurup: A Call to Finalize Ban on Asbestos and Lead ASEAN

Building and Wood Workers’ International (BWI), the Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP), Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) and the Health and Safety Advisory Centre (HASAC) welcome the appointment of YB Dato’ Sri Arthur Joseph Kurup as the new Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES). The four organizations call on the Minister to finalize a comprehensive ban on...
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