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'Better Lives' is your one-stop section for all things concerning Social Sustainability.

This section will highlight the human dimensions of the sustainability narrative with interesting reads on topics such as social welfare, gender equality, humanitarian organisations, CSR initiatives and many more.

Nisshanthan Dhanapalan

Feb 5
3 min

Three UK-Malaysia partnerships receive grants worth RM166,000 for climate change projects

British Council’s A.R.C. Challenge Malaysia Grant aims to create dialogue and contextualise climate change, youth and cultural rights betw...

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Nisshanthan Dhanapalan

Mar 28, 2020
8 min

We asked 11 people to reflect on Earth Hour 2020 and here is what they have to say

In the midst of social distancing and restricted movement due to Covid-19, how can we commemorate Earth Hour better as we reflect on wher...

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Nisshanthan Dhanapalan

Mar 28, 2020
3 min

Earth Hour 2020: Our moment to reflect on the present

Opinions As most of us around the globe are quarantined and are practicing social distancing, we ask ourselves what can we do more for ou...

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TheLastStraw News

Mar 17, 2020
3 min

5 Fun Green Activities for Kids whilst Social Distancing

Here’s a special opportunity to keep your children occupied at home and learn valuable lessons in conserving the environment. The outbrea...

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Arivin Tiran

Mar 10, 2020
1 min

PUMA and FIRST MILE turn plastics to performance

Global sports brand PUMA and First Mile, a recycling company based in the UK, have co-created a sportswear collection made from recycled ...

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Arivin Tiran

Oct 31, 2019
1 min

Penang bids farewell to paper-based parking coupons

All Penang motorist and visitors who drive to Penang must now download the Penang Smart Parking (PSP) app.

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TheLastStraw News

Oct 23, 2019
2 min

Social Enterprise PichaEats Rebuilds Lives of Refugees

Social sustainability has often been overlooked considering how it receives the least attention in public dialogue. The concept behind so...

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TheLastStraw News

Oct 23, 2019
2 min

A Pathway Out of Poverty

Is education a right or a privilege? This is one of the most pertinent topics discussed. To address this topic we first need to understan...

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TheLastStraw News

Oct 23, 2019
2 min

Students celebrate Malaysia Day with Environmental Education Programme by Manjung Municipal Council

In light of the Merdeka Month celebration, the Manjung Municipal Council (MMC) along with the Manjung District Education Office held Saya...

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TheLastStraw News

May 8, 2018
3 min

Andrew Sebastian - Turning passion into profession

Andrew Sebastian - naturalist, environmentalist, activist and avid birdwatcher. He fell in love with nature at a young age and after deci...

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