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Month: March 2024

Month: March 2024

CAP RAISES CONCERN AS RICE YIELD DECLINES

Lai Cheng March 13, 2024 0 Comments
Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) urges the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) to take immediate action to overcome the problems faced by paddy farmers in Kemubu Agricultural Development Board (KADA) to boost their income and the country's rice production. Besides infrastructure being one of the causes of the decline in rice yields in KADA, the depletion of rice paddy land due...
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Ramadhan – Avoid waste and practice charity

Lai Cheng March 12, 2024 0 Comments
The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) urges the public not to waste food in conjunction with the coming of Ramadan because a lot of food will end up in landfills. Studies show that food waste increases between 15% to 20% during Ramadan compared to the average in other months. It has been reported that in 2023 as much as 90,000 tons of food is trashed throughout the country during Ramadan....
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SIMPLE ENERGY-SAVING TIPS (Part 9)

Lai Cheng March 11, 2024 0 Comments
Iron Clothes Once a Week Did you know that ironing your clothes once a week not only keeps you looking neat but also helps reduce energy use? It is true! Here is how: Less Energy Consumption: Ironing clothes once a week means you are not constantly running the iron for just a few pieces. By setting aside some time once a week to iron your clothes, you are reducing the number of times you plug in...
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Plastic lodged in arteries may be linked to higher risk of heart disease and death

Lai Cheng March 11, 2024 0 Comments
Minuscule pieces of plastic lodged in the fatty deposits that line human arteries may be linked with higher risks for heart disease, strokes, and death, Italian researchers reported on Wednesday. Among 304 patients who underwent procedures to clear a major artery in the neck, 58% were found to have microscopic and nanoscopic “jagged-edged” pieces of plastic in the plaque lining the blood...
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DON’T BE AFRAID TO FAIL

Lai Cheng March 11, 2024 0 Comments
Do you have a fear of failure? It’s clinically known as atychiphobia – a condition that can immobilise you and stop your progress in life. It makes you scared to try new things, take risks or embrace growth for fear of failure. As a result, you can’t move forward to achieve your goals. Many people may keep this fear to themselves or may not recognise they have it. American figures show 1...
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PROMOTING SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH URBAN GARDENING & ENERGY CONSERVATION

Lai Cheng March 9, 2024 0 Comments
Sharing Knowledge with Schools and Educators What an enriching day it was at our urban garden! Guided by the passionate Green Educators' Workgroup (Grew) and orchestrated by the dedicated efforts of Saraswathi Devi & Theeban Gunasekaran, our urban garden welcomed a vibrant group of 10 primary school students, 20 secondary school and university students, and 10 dedicated teachers on 23...
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STATES MUST NOT BE ALLOWED TO WEAKEN ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

Lai Cheng March 8, 2024 0 Comments
Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) is very concerned with the statement of the Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg that Sarawak will have absolute control in managing its own environment, published by the Borneo Post on 5 March 2024. The ‘environment’ has not been mentioned in the federal constitution as a subject matter for either federal or state jurisdiction. This lack...
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Preventing dengue is a collective effort

Lai Cheng March 8, 2024 0 Comments
Health Director-General Datuk Dr. Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan stated that 18,247 cases were recorded during the first five weeks of 2024, up 65.6% compared to the 11,127 cases in the same period last year. As one of the deadly tropical diseases, dengue is affecting a substantial global population size due to factors including globalization, human settlement, and possibly climate change. Due to...
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