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Appeal to Federal and State government not to proceed with Penang South Reclamation project

Lai Cheng September 1, 2023 0 Comments

The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) and Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) strongly appeal to both the Federal and State governments not to proceed with the Penang South Reclamation (PSR) project. We deeply regret to learn that the State government has just revealed that the work on the project will start today, 1st September, after the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the project was...

DATES ARE GOOD FOR HEALTH

Lai Cheng September 1, 2023 0 Comments

Dates are very nutritious – they are rich in vitamins and minerals (eg: iron, potassium, magnesium, and B vitamins) as well as fibre. They also contain antioxidants (flavonoids, carotenoids and phenolic acid) that may help prevent the development of certain chronic illnesses, such as heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s, and diabetes. However, as dates are high in sugar – they are a natural...

WHY COLOUR VARIETY MATTERS WITH FRUITS & VEGETABLES

Lai Cheng September 1, 2023 0 Comments

“Eat the rainbow” – or rather, eat a variety of colourful fruits and vegetables – is a fundamental healthy eating tip. Each colour in fruits and vegetables is created by specific phytonutrients, which are natural compounds that help protect plants from germs, bugs, the sun, and other threats. And each colour indicates an abundance of specific nutrients. In fact, the variety of vitamins,...

Do Not Sacrifice Malaysians’ Future to the Vape Industry

Lai Cheng August 30, 2023 0 Comments

Vaping will be the scourge of the future and will be difficult to eliminate just like smoking unless it is banned now. Therefore, the Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) urges the government to seriously consider banning it altogether. Vape traders are exploiting school children by selling vape products to them illegally. CAP found many school children admitting that they vaped and this brings...

ARE YOU WASHING YOUR HANDS RIGHT?

Lai Cheng August 30, 2023 0 Comments

Clean hands save lives. Regular handwashing is one of the best ways to remove germs, avoid getting sick, and prevent the spread of germs to others. Whether you are at home, at work, traveling, or out in the community, handwashing with soap and water can protect you and your family. (US Centers for Disease Control, CDC) But are you washing your hands properly? One US Department of Agriculture...