The world of Tzu Chi June 2025 (Vol.154)

2025 • 06 34 ocal News In celebration of World Earth Day, which falls on April 22 each year, Tzu Chi Seremban held a “Healthy Vegetarian” eco-market at the Tzu Chi Jalan Labu Recycling-cum-Education Centre on that weekend. Combining vegetarianism promotion with environmental education and charity fundraising, the event featured over 20 booths offering vegetarian food, enzyme education, waste sorting knowledge, and pre-loved goods sales. Speaker Teng Kaw How shared insights on eco-conscious diets and enzyme benefits, encouraging visitors to embrace low-carbon lifestyles. With support from over 100 visitors, the event successfully raised more than RM8,000, which will go towards rebuilding efforts for Myanmar earthquake survivors. To mark the 35th anniversary of Tzu Chi’s Environmental Protection Mission, Tzu Chi Muar partnered with “Muar River Times” to launch “The Ocean Plastic Pollution” exhibition at the Muar Tzu- Chi Jing Si Hall. Featuring compelling installations, videos, and educational displays, the exhibition illustrates how domestic refuse flows through waterways to the oceans, ultimately harming marine ecosystems and human life. Volunteer guides are on hand to promote eco- friendly practices, such as using reusable bags, utensils, and water bottles to reduce plastic consumption. Running until August 31, the exhibition aims to heighten environmental awareness and inspire collective action towards restoring our planet’s health. Muar I 11.05.2025 Seremban I 26.04.2025 Did You Hear the Ocean Sobbing? Earth Day, Love Beyond Borders By Yo Choon Yen Photo by Wee Xiao Xiang By Wong Siew Chin & Kan Sou Fong Photo by Siow Yau Chu Translated by the Translating Team