The Last Straw
The First Time I met Hope and Doris
Hope and Doris. Photograph by Peter Ong By Peter Ong One always remembers the firsts with particular clarity. The first aeroplane ride....
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Husna Khaidil
- Aug 28
- 8 min
5 Organisations that pave the way for youth engagement in sustainable literacy
Climate change is the fight of our lives – and young people have been on the frontlines leading the charge for climate justice. The...
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Arivin Tiran
- May 25, 2022
- 2 min
Report: Prioritising anti-deforestation in supply chains can help companies save up to US$80b
Kuala Lumpur, 25 May 2022 - The Accountability Framework initiative (AFi) and CDP's latest research have shown that companies cannot...
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Arivin Tiran
- Apr 29, 2022
- 2 min
doTERRA Malaysia Celebrates Five Years of Positive Community Impact
Leading health and wellness company doTERRA celebrated its fifth anniversary in Malaysia via a virtual event that brought together over...
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Nisshanthan Dhanapalan
- Mar 26, 2021
- 4 min
British Council Connects A.R.C. Challenge Malaysia Grant Winners with Potential Investors
Pitching Session Held to Ensure Scalability of Intercultural Climate Change Projects As part of the ongoing A.R.C. Challenge Malaysia...
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Nisshanthan Dhanapalan
- Jan 11, 2021
- 1 min
Corporate sustainability - Why companies should develop policies on sustainability
Sustainability has become a buzzword in recent years, taking on increasing significance among corporates. But what exactly is corporate...
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The Last Straw
- Jun 16, 2020
- 4 min
Global business must follow Germany’s private sector in linking COVID-19 aid to climate action
Opinions by Datuk (Dr) Vinod Sekhar This article was originally published in Euronews. COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on the global economy....
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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...
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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...
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Nisshanthan Dhanapalan
- Mar 3, 2020
- 6 min
10 endangered species that require your attention
We explore 10 animals that are on the brink of extinction and who do you reach out to help. Today is World Wildlife Day. According to the...
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The Last Straw
- Oct 23, 2019
- 2 min
10 Sustainable Business Practices you can implement today
Sustainable businesses are the buzz of the day in line with global sustainable development. According to the UN, “global sustainable...
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The Last Straw
- Oct 23, 2019
- 2 min
Coral Reefs in Popular Malaysian Tourist Destinations are facing Serious Threats
Article contributed by Julian Hyde, General Manager of Reef Check Malaysia The coral reefs of popular island destinations in Pulau Redang...
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The Last Straw
- Oct 23, 2019
- 5 min
Lessons from the jungle - Nation -building
The intrinsic value of forests was recently brought to the fore of public dialogue, with images of a burning Amazonian forest shocking...
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Arivin Tiran
- Oct 23, 2019
- 2 min
The Bajaus - The real Aquam(e)n
The Bajau people live across the southern Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia and, according to BBC’s rough estimates, number about one...
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The Last Straw
- 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...
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The Last Straw
- 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...
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