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Year: 2023

Year: 2023

Prohibit mining in environmentally sensitive areas

Lai Cheng September 12, 2023 0 Comments
Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) calls on the federal and state governments to prohibit mining including of rare earth elements (REE) in environmentally sensitive areas (ESAs) such as in permanent forest reserves. This is in response to the government’s new policy to ban the export of REE to safeguard the resources' value chain to build midstream and downstream industries. It is good there is an...
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ASBESTOS: Still Around, Still Deadly

Lai Cheng September 12, 2023 0 Comments
Asbestos is a serious health hazard commonly found in our environment today. What is it? How are we exposed to it? How does it harm us? Asbestos is the name for a group of naturally occurring mineral fibres. Asbestos includes chrysotile, amosite, crocidolite, tremolite asbestos, anthophyllite asbestos, actinolite asbestos, and any of these materials that have been chemically treated and/or...
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SIMPLE TRICK TO CONTROL YOUR APPETITE

Lai Cheng September 11, 2023 0 Comments
Do you gobble down food? Eating fast can lead to food overconsumption and obesity as well as poor digestion. Eat slowly to control appetite: When you eat, it takes about 20 minutes before you start to feel full. Try to eat more slowly and attentively. A study presented at a meeting of the North American Association for the Study of Obesity showed that overweight men and women took in fewer...
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LOCAL RICE SHORTAGE

Lai Cheng September 8, 2023 0 Comments
CAP’s recent survey in Penang Island found that the local rice is experiencing a serious shortage in the market.   Shelves in supermarkets were also found to be empty. There are claims that some traders are stockpiling local rice and selling it at a higher price, up to RM30 per 10kg, to foreigners while the price set by the government is only RM26.00. Such a situation shows Malaysia’s...
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REAL FOODS ARE NOT ADVERTISED

Lai Cheng September 8, 2023 0 Comments
Ever wondered why food advertised on billboards or social media pop-ups never looks the same as the real thing? The industry uses photoshop and photo editing techniques to make the product look better than it really is. These marketing strategies can be harmful, as they often aren’t entirely honest about telling consumers, particularly young consumers, what’s really in the food they are...
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A HEALTHIER WAY TO EAT TOMATO

Lai Cheng September 8, 2023 0 Comments
Tomatoes are full of healthy nutrients. They’re a great source of potassium and Vitamin C and are a hydrating food due to their high moisture content. Tomatoes are also packed with health-promoting antioxidants and phytochemicals, including several beneficial forms of vitamin A such as lutein, zeaxanthin, and lycopene. Tomatoes are one of the best sources of lycopene, which helps reduce...
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CAP’S URBAN GARDEN BOUNTY

Lai Cheng September 7, 2023 0 Comments
The picture below shows ash gourd harvested from CAP’s urban farm, each fruit weighing from 6 to 8 kg. Ash gourd, also known as winter melon and wax gourd, is commonly taken as a vegetable as well as a juice. It provides a cooling effect to the body. Grow your own fresh, healthy food; save money on groceries; and reduce your carbon footprint.  
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Cancer On the Rise in Under-50s

Lai Cheng September 7, 2023 0 Comments
9 in 10 of all cancers affect people over 50 but research shows a worrying rise in early onset cases There are many upsides to growing old, but one of the downsides, unfortunately, is a higher risk of developing cancer. Increasing age is a key risk factor. And with more of us living longer worldwide, millions of older people will have to contend with the disease. Now a new study adds weight to...
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