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Year: 2023

Year: 2023

LEAD PAINT POISONS CHILDREN

Lai Cheng October 27, 2023 0 Comments
There are no safe levels of lead exposure. Lead has irreversible and long-term effects on children’s brain development. Young children are particularly vulnerable to lead poisoning because they absorb 4-5 times as much ingested lead as adults from a given source. Moreover, children’s innate curiosity and their age-appropriate hand-to-mouth behaviour result in their mouthing and swallowing...
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6 WAYS TO MAKE BASKETS FROM UPCYCLED & NATURAL MATERIALS

Lai Cheng October 27, 2023 0 Comments
If you enjoy creating useful things made from recycled and upcycled materials, then basket-making might be for you. There are endless ways of making cool, practical, and useful baskets out of materials that you can find in nature or have lying around the house. Baskets make great storage and can even be used as waste-free wrapping for presents. The basket itself could be a wonderful part of that...
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A GLOBAL CALL TO END CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING

Lai Cheng October 26, 2023 0 Comments
22-28 October 2023 is the International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (ILPPW). The focus of this year’s campaign “End Childhood Lead Poisoning” reminds governments, civil society organizations, health partners, industry and others of the unacceptable risks of lead exposure and the need for action to protect children's health. Learn more & support the campaign. #ilppw2023
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Wildlife protection needs a good plan and political will

Lai Cheng October 25, 2023 0 Comments
The mid-term review of the 12th Malaysia Plan that promises increased protection for endangered species in Malaysia is welcomed by the Consumer's Association of Penang (CAP). We are in favour of the proposal which would involve enlarging protected areas, getting the involvement of local communities, stepping up enforcement operations to combat wildlife crimes, expansion of marine protected areas...
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LEAD – THE INVISIBLE THREAT IN OUR MIDST

Lai Cheng October 25, 2023 0 Comments
Lead and lead compounds have been used in a wide variety of products found in and around our homes, including paint, ceramics, pipes and plumbing materials, solders, gasoline, batteries, ammunition and cosmetics. Lead is particularly dangerous to children because their growing bodies absorb more lead than adults do and their brains and nervous systems are more sensitive to the damaging effects...
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Lynas operating licence: SAM disappointed with government’s U-turn

Lai Cheng October 25, 2023 0 Comments
Sahabat Alam Malaysia is most disappointed to learn about the MADANI government's latest decision with regard to extending Lynas’s operations till March 2026. We are baffled by the U-turn made by the government from its earlier decision. The government must explain why the change of heart, when earlier, it was concerned about the radioactive component of the company’s activities. According...
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CAP: Promulgate law to eliminate lead in paints

Lai Cheng October 24, 2023 0 Comments
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recognised 22–28 October 2023, as International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (ILPPW) to raise awareness and promote actions to address the health impacts of lead exposure.The theme for 2023 - End Childhood Lead Poisoning In conjunction with this occasion, the Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) calls on the Malaysian government to promulgate a law...
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Food Segregation Law Long Overdue

Lai Cheng October 23, 2023 0 Comments
To combat food waste, the Seberang Prai Municipal Council has initiated food waste segregation at the source, focusing on diverting organic waste from the general waste stream. On the other hand, the Penang Island City Council lacks a dedicated organic waste management programme. Here, the Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) has been active in promoting organic waste recovery through...
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OBJECTION OF BUILDING A 5G TELECOMMUNICATION TRANSMITTER ON BUKIT GELUGOR

Lai Cheng October 23, 2023 0 Comments
Residents of Bukit Gelugor, would like to highlight the following issues of their objection to the building of a 5G Telecommunications transmitter in their housing area and the health and safety concerns to the community of Bukit Gelugor. Building a 5G Telecommunications Transmitter without Consulting Residents It was been brought to our attention that the local authorities have given approval...
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SIMPLE ENERGY-SAVING TIPS (PART 1)

Lai Cheng October 23, 2023 0 Comments
Don’t Leave Your Electrical Appliances on “Standby” Every single step you take to save energy helps you save money and reduce your home’s impact on the environment. This includes switching off, or unplugging appliances that are not in use – something that’s often overlooked. Nearly all new electrical products – TVs, microwave ovens, air conditioners, and many more – draw power 24...
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