Social

Providing economic opportunities to unrecognised refugees — The Picha Project’s approach through food

by JC Ker • September 19, 2018

Helping communities that are cut off from lawful employment make a living.


Epic’s new look and renewed resolve

by JC Ker • September 6, 2018

CEO John-Son Oei shares insights on Epic’s journey so far, and how we plan to keep pushing forward.


Interview: Activist Syed Azmi talks about the power of individuals

by JC Ker • July 4, 2018

“Small Lamb” Syed Azmi Alhabshi shares what drives him to help others and how others can do it too.


When “feeding the homeless” does more harm — Soup kitchen NFN highlights the importance of coordinating social work

by JC Ker • June 27, 2018

Tips on making sure efforts from your place of privilege contribute to actual positive outcomes.


Opinion: Are you really helping? Here’s how you can make the most of community engagement

by JC Ker • June 14, 2018

The overlooked value of listening, how it empowers, and what you can do to champion the voices of others.


Through beautiful drawings, VERNADOC wants to spread vernacular architecture awareness

by JC Ker • June 6, 2018
Through beautiful drawings, VERNADOC wants to spread vernacular architecture awareness VERNADOC Malaysia aims to make vernacular architecture appealing to non-architects and architects alike, and keep the heritage alive. By Charlene Liaw | June 6, 2018 VERNADOC Malaysia wants to also shine the spotlight on hand-drawn technical drawing before it fades as a practice in the [...]

Not quite paper, not plastic… How do you recycle beverage cartons?

by JC Ker • May 23, 2018
Not quite paper, not plastic… How do you recycle beverage cartons? The CAREton Project handles the recycling of used drink packs, turning them into roof tiles. By Hannan Barakbah and Aizyl Azlee | May 23, 2018 More stories on: As the practice of recycling becomes more and more common in homes, there are still many [...]