Consumers Association Penang

THINK BEFORE YOU BUY

Lai Cheng May 15, 2024 0 Comments

Each year, a staggering 2.12 billion tons of waste is generated worldwide. That's enough to circle the globe 24 times if loaded onto trucks! 99% of what we purchase ends up in landfills in just 6 months. Let's embrace sustainable consumption for a healthier planet. How to be a more conscious consumer? Start with these questions. Source: The Global Goals

Penang LRT: An unwise use of public funds?

Lai Cheng May 15, 2024 0 Comments

By Rosli Khan The projected passenger numbers, ranging from 5 million to 42 million, are unrealistic. FMT’s recent Penang LRT piece was very interesting to me in several ways. But let me comment on just one fundamental error, the passenger demand study, which stood out like a sore thumb. To my mind, the projected ridership numbers for the Penang LRT, ranging from five million to a staggering...

WHATEVER HAPPENED TO CHILDREN’S IMAGINATIVE PLAY?

Lai Cheng May 15, 2024 0 Comments

Healthy outdoor games used to be the norm for children. They mingled with kids in the neighbourhood and kept themselves occupied in simple, joyful games, some of which can be played indoors too. And they would often make up their own games. But many imaginative children’s games are now a thing of the past. If before, kids used to run around and play with just a simple box, today kids spend...

Parking in Penang is ‘Out of Control’

Lai Cheng May 14, 2024 0 Comments

The Consumers’ Association of Penang strongly urges the MBPP and the Traffic Police to promptly address the issue of motorists who disregard parking laws, including parking in no-parking zones and haphazard locations. Our recent survey conducted across various roads in Penang, notably Jalan Utama, Jalan Residency, Jalan Logan, Penang Road, Market Street, Penang Street, Beach Street, and...

AVOID PLASTIC BOTTLES

Lai Cheng May 14, 2024 0 Comments

The production of plastics poses significant threats to both human and planet. Around 117,000 plastic bottles will have been used by the time you finish reading this sentence. While it takes seconds to produce, a plastic bottle takes about 450 years to decompose. Source: PVA

CLIMATE-FRIENDLY BICYCLE LANES

Lai Cheng May 13, 2024 0 Comments

Bicycles are powered by human energy, emit no harmful pollutants and consume zero fossil fuels. Their production and maintenance have a significantly lower environmental impact compared to the manufacturing and operating of motor vehicles. Bike lanes promote sustainability, help reduce pollution and enhance the overall quality of urban life. They are a beacon of hope as cities grapple with...

CUT ONIONS WITHOUT TEARS

Lai Cheng May 13, 2024 0 Comments

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ARE YOU IN A CIRCLE OR A CAGE?

Lai Cheng May 10, 2024 0 Comments

Is your circle of friends, or those you regularly hang out with, a cage? The people you surround yourself with matter more than you know. Whether it’s your friends, colleagues or people you frequently spend time with, your circle determines your growth. “The people we surround ourselves with, the charities we volunteer for, the organisations we serve, and those we spend our time with should...

Encourage Culture of Reading in Malaysia – Jom Baca!

Lai Cheng May 10, 2024 0 Comments

Reading is more than just literacy – it’s also about learning the skills needed to build a better world and a brighter future. But research shows that both reading habits and comprehension among young people worldwide are declining. To strengthen reading ability among young Malaysians, Swedish Ambassador to Malaysia Dr Joachim Bergstrom reached out to leading Swedish organisations involved...

CAP: Don’t sacrifice health and lives of the people at the altar of company profits

Lai Cheng May 9, 2024 0 Comments

We refer to the recent news report that the Penang authorities have rejected CAP’s proposal to restrict the hours of operation for 24-hour restaurants and eateries. Penang State government executive councillor Jason M.L. H’ng stated CAP’s proposal will “not only disrupt worker livelihoods but also lead to a domino effect on the economy”. He didn’t explain how. It is strange that the...