Category: Lifestyle EN

Don’t believe everything you see on online. That perfect picture, polished look, or flawless portrayal of people you see online, particularly on social media, is not truly representative of real life. What’s presented is a curated, idealised version of beauty or reality. Nothing on social media shows the full, or real story. As has been wisely pointed out: There are people with 5 likes that...

Do you know: A garbage truck load of clothes is dumped or burned every second. That’s the equivalent of 92 million tonnes of textile waste pile-up yearly. This wasteful system is harming people and the planet. It's time to rethink fashion and #BeatWastePollution. Source: UN Environment Programme  

Happiness is a choice, and habit we choose to make every day. Good habits breed happiness. And the happiest people make happiness a habit. There are 2 types of happiness: transient happiness (that exciting burst of pleasure that flares up but fades quickly – eg: from holidays or gifts) and sustainable happiness (the kind of daily happiness that’s long-lasting and enduring, built on your...

In Denmark, a groundbreaking forest school replaces walls with wild landscapes where kids learn math, science, and art beneath open skies. Nature becomes their classroom, lab, and playground. From measuring trees to storytelling with clouds, every lesson sparks curiosity, creativity, and resilience. This living, breathing school proves that real education grows best where roots run deep –...

Prolific Danish author of fairy tales Hans Christian Andersen once said, “The whole world is a series of miracles, but we're so used to them we call them ordinary things.” A leaf, a raindrop, a flower, laughter, a ray of sunshine, or a heartbeat are all examples of everyday miracles. The simple act of waking up, breathing, seeing colours, or experiencing the natural world are all miracles...

Do you know: Coconut palm fronds can be utilised to make grocery baskets – a natural and sustainable alternative to plastic bags. These natural baskets, often woven by hand, are suitable for markets, farms, or even as decorative containers for fruits and vegetables at home. The open weave of the baskets allows for air circulation, which can help keep produce fresh longer by preventing moisture...

In too many cities, kids are growing up surrounded by traffic, concrete, and "private property" signs – instead of parks, safe sidewalks, and green public spaces. The result? Screen time replaces play time. Movement, creativity, and social interaction take a hit. Urban design isn’t just about buildings – it’s about childhood, freedom, and the right to play. Cities must plan with children...

In times past, outdoor play dominated children’s lives, and hanging out with friends was a favourite activity with teens. Today, kids live in their own world, eyes glued to their handphones all the time. Social psychologists have described this as the great rewiring of childhood. Here’s a pictorial comparison of how children spent time in past decades and what children have become today....

Not its Size or Price, but the People and Warmth Within We live in a world that often measures worth by appearance, cars, clothes, and especially homes. People are quick to judge others based on where they live. If someone lives in a small or simple house, some may assume they are less successful or less happy. But this kind of thinking misses what truly matters in life. A big house doesn’t...

George Town - Veteran anti-smoking advocate and education officer of the Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) N. V. Subbarow, was today honoured with the Tobacco Control Icon Award for nearly three decades of public education on the dangers of smoking and substance abuse. The award was presented by Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad during the 2025 National Tobacco Control Conference...