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Month: May 2024

Month: May 2024

Parking in Penang is ‘Out of Control’

Lai Cheng May 14, 2024 0 Comments
The Consumers’ Association of Penang strongly urges the MBPP and the Traffic Police to promptly address the issue of motorists who disregard parking laws, including parking in no-parking zones and haphazard locations. Our recent survey conducted across various roads in Penang, notably Jalan Utama, Jalan Residency, Jalan Logan, Penang Road, Market Street, Penang Street, Beach Street, and...
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AVOID PLASTIC BOTTLES

Lai Cheng May 14, 2024 0 Comments
The production of plastics poses significant threats to both human and planet. Around 117,000 plastic bottles will have been used by the time you finish reading this sentence. While it takes seconds to produce, a plastic bottle takes about 450 years to decompose. Source: PVA  
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CLIMATE-FRIENDLY BICYCLE LANES

Lai Cheng May 13, 2024 0 Comments
Bicycles are powered by human energy, emit no harmful pollutants and consume zero fossil fuels. Their production and maintenance have a significantly lower environmental impact compared to the manufacturing and operating of motor vehicles. Bike lanes promote sustainability, help reduce pollution and enhance the overall quality of urban life. They are a beacon of hope as cities grapple with...
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ARE YOU IN A CIRCLE OR A CAGE?

Lai Cheng May 10, 2024 0 Comments
Is your circle of friends, or those you regularly hang out with, a cage? The people you surround yourself with matter more than you know. Whether it’s your friends, colleagues or people you frequently spend time with, your circle determines your growth. “The people we surround ourselves with, the charities we volunteer for, the organisations we serve, and those we spend our time with should...
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Encourage Culture of Reading in Malaysia – Jom Baca!

Lai Cheng May 10, 2024 0 Comments
Reading is more than just literacy – it’s also about learning the skills needed to build a better world and a brighter future. But research shows that both reading habits and comprehension among young people worldwide are declining. To strengthen reading ability among young Malaysians, Swedish Ambassador to Malaysia Dr Joachim Bergstrom reached out to leading Swedish organisations involved...
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CAP: Don’t sacrifice health and lives of the people at the altar of company profits

Lai Cheng May 9, 2024 0 Comments
We refer to the recent news report that the Penang authorities have rejected CAP’s proposal to restrict the hours of operation for 24-hour restaurants and eateries. Penang State government executive councillor Jason M.L. H’ng stated CAP’s proposal will “not only disrupt worker livelihoods but also lead to a domino effect on the economy”. He didn’t explain how. It is strange that the...
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SIMPLE ENERGY-SAVING TIPS (Part 14)

Lai Cheng May 9, 2024 0 Comments
Connect with Your Family, Log Off from All Gadgets Let's dive deeper into the art of energy conservation and the beauty of family bonding! In a world buzzing with technological advancements, it is too easy to find ourselves glued to screens, immersed in the digital realm. But amidst the constant hum of gadgets, we often overlook the simple yet profound act of logging off and reconnecting with...
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Carbon Capture and Storage is Not a Solution to the Climate Crisis, but a Dangerous Distraction

Lai Cheng May 9, 2024 0 Comments
This is a joint press release by Friends of the Earth Japan and 89 other civil organisations, including Sahabat Alam Malaysia and Consumers Association of Penang Kuala Lumpur/Tokyo - Today, 90 civil society organizations from 26 countries submitted a petition letter to the Japanese government demanding it not to export CO2 to other countries. The Japanese Diet is currently debating the CCS...
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