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Month: February 2021

Month: February 2021

Broad based groups call for Malaysia to unequivocally support temporary suspension of WTO intellectual property enforcement

Admin February 4, 2021 0 Comments
Twenty-eight organisations including the Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) and three community activists have called for Malaysia to join other developing countries in a global effort to remove monopolies on crucial medical products in the fight against COVID-19. A letter was sent to Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin bin Hj Mohd Yassin today as members of the World Trade Organization (WTO)...
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ASTHMA-AGGRAVATING CHEMICAL used to PRESERVE FOODS

Admin February 4, 2021 0 Comments
Sulphites — can severely aggravate asthma in sensitive people. Besides it can cause stomach problems, blurred vision, dizziness, irregular breathing, breathlessness and nervous irritability. Also drastically reduces Vitamin B1 levels in people whose diet is deficient in vitamins. Sulphur dioxide — linked to mutations and cancer. SULPHITES & SULPHUR DIOXIDE > Sodium sulphite (E221)...
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Resolve the Sungai Kereh Pollution Issue Urgently

Admin February 4, 2021 0 Comments
The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP), Penang Sustainable Natural Heritage Association (LEKAS) and Sungai Kereh Pollution Protest Action Body hope that the Sungai Kereh pollution caused by pig farming activities in Kampung Selamat, Tasek Gelugor, Penang will be resolved immediately because the residents here have been plagued by the pollution of this river for more than 40 years. CAP,...
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Consumers be particularly wary when buying laptops or computers during the pandemic

Admin February 3, 2021 0 Comments
With the emergence of online businesses and students having to study via online, there has been a spike in demand for laptops or computers. There is also a pressure to have these to compete under the current challenging situation. However, the Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) wants to caution people wanting to purchase such devices or equipment to be wary of (1) scams, (2) warranty, and (3)...
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NON-COMPLIANCE OF SOCIAL DISTANCING RULES  

Admin February 2, 2021 0 Comments
CAP urges The Malaysian National Security Council and Police to take stern action against the people who still failed to comply with social distancing rules. This is one of the three basic preventive measures to adhere to besides hand washing and wearing of face mask. Surveys conducted on several wet markets in Penang found that most buyers only focused on the selection of goods and completely...
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Eat WHOLE FRUITS not JUICED

Admin February 2, 2021 0 Comments
FRUITS should be eaten whole (and with their skins if possible) and not juiced, for better health benefits. Here’s why. > Freshly made juices — although an excellent source of natural vitamins and minerals — LACK FIBRE, which is present in whole fruits. Fibre adds bulk to the stool (and are mild natural laxatives) and also eases the rate of passage of materials through the large...
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Live Simply, and You’ll Live Richly

Admin February 1, 2021 0 Comments
by Martin Khor LIVE simply, and live more richly. What’s more, you’ll be doing everyone else a favour, and contributing to the survival of our world. This may sound like a simple message; some may even say “simplistic”. But as you may know, the most profound things may also be the most simple. To lead a simple life may also be to live a pro¬found and happy one. People today spend so...
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Stop blaming foreigners for the escalating Covid-19 cases

Admin February 1, 2021 0 Comments
Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) is surprised by the statement given by the Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob who said that the management of residential areas and condominiums are allowed to make Covid-19 swab tests a compulsory requirement for tenants, especially foreigners before they are allowed into the premises. The Strata Management Act (SMA) 2013 has...
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Towards Zero Waste in Penang – The Journey Continues

Admin February 1, 2021 0 Comments
The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) has leveraged the existing #waste segregation-at-source policy in the state of Penang, which has been enforced since the 1st June 2017. The policy was limited to separation and collection of dry and clean recyclables such as paper, plastic, glass, aluminium cans, and metals, among others. There is still room for much improvement though, as organic...
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