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Month: May 2011

Month: May 2011

Strict safety measures needed for electric bicycles

admin May 25, 2011 0 Comments
CAP opines that as long as all necessary safety measures are strictly followed, a certain category of electric bicycles may be introduced in Malaysia. There are many definitions and categories of electric bicycles and the laws in different countries differ accordingly. There are electric bicycles that are capable of attaining a top speed of 60Kph. Since they travel silently at such high speed and...
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Who is in charge of Lynas? DoE? AELB?

admin May 21, 2011 0 Comments
The Lynas plant in Kuantan is unravelling into a nightmare. The Lanthamide concentrates (rare earths) from Australia that Lynas will import into Malaysia contain thorium AND uranium, which the processing in Kuantan will produce massive amount of radioactive wastes. Further, there appears to be a serious disconnect in the entire review process of the Lynas plant. There seems to be two separate...
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Lynas Review Panel must be reformed

admin May 18, 2011 0 Comments
On 14 May, the Minister for the International Trade and Industry (MITI), Datuk Seri Mustapha Mohammed announced the independent panel to review the proposed Lynas rare earth processing plant in Gebeng, Pahang. Since the review involves environmental and public health and radiation safety issues, concerning a hazardous facility, it does not fall under the jurisdiction of the MITI. We are thus...
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The Malaysian Government should pay heed to IPCC’s findings on the potentials of renewable energy

Admin May 13, 2011 0 Comments
In light of the recent events with significant impact on combating the global crises of energy security and climate change, Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) and CAP are pleased that the world is finally taking cognisance of the burgeoning need to curtail the devastating effect of fossil fuels on the environment. The release of the landmark report by the Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change...
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The Malaysian Government should pay heed to IPCC’s findings on the potentials of renewable energy

admin May 13, 2011 0 Comments
In light of the recent events with significant impact on combating the global crises of energy security and climate change, Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) and CAP are pleased that the world is finally taking cognisance of the burgeoning need to curtail the devastating effect of fossil fuels on the environment. The release of the landmark report by the Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change...
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The many uses of vinegar

Admin May 5, 2011 0 Comments
From killing bacteria, dissolving warts, growing plants, killing weeds, cleaning lime deposits and stained pots, unclogging your drains, to relieving coughs ... vinegar can be used. Kill bacteria in meats Marinating meat in vinegar kills bacteria and tenderises the meat. Use 1/4 cup vinegar for a 2-3 pound roast, marinate overnight, and then cook without draining or rinsing the meat. Add herbs to...
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What happens when our main source of knowledge is ads?

Admin May 5, 2011 0 Comments
By Ed Ayres Recently I recalled a TV commercial I had seen, in which it was suggested to us that eating fast food while watching solitary TV is a good way to “get on with your life”. I thought that ad was “criminal”. In retrospect, I think maybe my use of that term was too impulsive. The commercial I described probably didn’t break any laws. When you’re paying US$2 million for 30...
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Disposing of household nasties – safely

admin May 5, 2011 0 Comments
Wondering what to do with all those chemical nasties lurking in your cupboards? Here's how to dispose of them safely.   Next time you have a big clean-up, stop and consider what happens to all those old medicines, pesticides, pool chemicals, cleaners, paint thinners and batteries after you've thrown them in the bin or down the sink, or hosed them down the gutter.   Some...
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Save water — and money

admin May 5, 2011 0 Comments
Our growing population, agricultural needs, inefficient appliances and sometimes inconsiderate consumer behaviour put pressure on our water supplies. Here are some tips on how you can conserve water — and save money. For most of us, water is there at the turn of the tap. We easily take it for granted — and may waste it. These days most water authorities urge people to reduce their...
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Making compost the easy way

admin May 5, 2011 0 Comments
Turning kitchen leftovers into compost   Get a plastic bin as container. Make holes in the bottom and cover of the pail. Then place the leftovers such as the leaves, roots, stalks of vegetables, remains of fruit in the container. Mix one portion of such leftovers with one portion of clean soil or existing compost. When the container is full turn over the contents once every 20 days. After...
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