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Month: June 2024

Month: June 2024

What is ‘Net Zero’, anyway? A short history of a monumental concept

Lai Cheng June 20, 2024 0 Comments
Last month, the leaders of the G7 declared their commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050 at the latest. Closer to home, the Albanese government recently introduced legislation to establish a Net Zero Economy Authority, promising it will catalyse investment in clean energy technologies in the push to reach net zero. Pledges to achieve net zero emissions over the coming decades have...
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Temporary Egg Subsidies Welcome, But Broader Food Security Issues Must Be Addressed

Lai Cheng June 20, 2024 0 Comments
The government's initiative to subsidize egg prices should be viewed as a temporary measure, given that long-term subsidies are not sustainable. The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) supports efforts to lower food prices but urges the government to address Malaysia’s deeper, long-standing food security challenges. Malaysians consume over 940 million eggs per month, making eggs a vital...
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A program meant to help developing nations fight climate change is funnelling billions of dollars back to rich countries

Lai Cheng June 19, 2024 0 Comments
Wealthy countries sent climate funding to the developing world in recent years with interest rates or strings attached that benefited the lending nations, a Reuters data analysis found. A Reuters Special Report By Irene Casado Sanchez and Jackie Botts Japan, France, Germany, the United States and other wealthy nations are reaping billions of dollars in economic rewards from a global program...
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DON’T DRINK YOUR LIFE AWAY

Lai Cheng June 19, 2024 0 Comments
“Drink and be merry”? Think again. Alcohol may seem harmless and fun, but it takes a serious toll on lives and health. The United Nations has warned that alcohol kills millions of people every year and poses serious health risks, including liver damage, cancer, heart disease and poor mental health. According to the World Health Organisation: > The harmful use of alcohol causes more than...
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CAP’s Energy Saving & Efficiency Workshop for Teachers

Lai Cheng June 19, 2024 0 Comments
On 8 June 2024, the Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) successfully hosted an impactful Energy Saving and Efficiency Workshop for teachers at SMK Datuk Hj Mohamed Nor Ahmad, in Gelugor, Penang. We had 96 passionate teachers from 34 schools in Penang Island, all dedicated to learning and bringing back valuable knowledge to their students to combat climate change. We were honoured to have Dr...
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CAP: PRICE TAGGING LAWS MUST BE ENFORCED

Lai Cheng June 18, 2024 0 Comments
The Consumers' Association of Penang (CAP) urges the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living to enforce the Price Control Act 1946 Amendment 1973, Section 8(1), which mandates traders to display price tags on goods intended for sale. CAP conducted a survey across Penang Island, revealing widespread non-compliance with this requirement among various types of vendors including food stalls,...
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Plastics in the Human Body

Lai Cheng June 18, 2024 0 Comments
Plastics are in our blood, brain , lungs , heart , and in the testicles. If this is not a clear sign to reduce plastic production, then we don't know what is! Visit breakfreefromplastic.org to learn more about the plastics crisis and what we can do. Source: Break Free From Plastic                         #BreakFreeFromPlastic #plasticpollution #plasticsinthebody  
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BE-E THANKFUL TO THIS SMALL INSECT WITH A BIG SACRIFICE

Lai Cheng June 18, 2024 0 Comments
Bees are tiny heroes. Do you know: The honeybee is responsible for nearly a third of crop pollination (a wide range of fruits, vegetables, nuts, and oilseeds). They also produce 6 hive products — pollen, honey, beeswax, royal jelly, propolis, and venom. These are all collected and used for nutritional and medical purposes by humans. Bee populations have been declining globally over recent...
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