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Day: December 23, 2024

Coconut Price Increase Drastic

The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) is deeply concerned about the rapid increase in the price of coconuts sold in Penang markets. CAP's market survey conducted in Penang shows that the price of coconuts has gradually risen from RM2.00 to RM2.50, with larger-sized coconuts reaching RM3.30 each. The increase in coconut prices has also led to higher prices for coconut milk, which has gone...
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OUR FOOD SUPPLY – IN WHOSE HANDS?

For thousands of years of human agriculture, the intrinsic nature of a seed – the capacity to reproduce itself – prevented it from being easily commodified. Grown and resown by farmers, seeds were freely exchanged and shared. All that changed in the 1990s when laws were introduced to protect new bioengineered crops. Today, 4 corporations – Bayer (formerly Monsanto), Corteva (formerly...
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MAKE THE HOLIDAY SEASON GREEN

As we gear up for the festive season, let's not forget our commitment to the planet. Learn how to make this holiday season an environmentally-friendly one. > Choose gifts that give back to the planet. > Minimise waste with thoughtful planning. > Host eco-friendly gatherings. Source: UNEP                    
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LIFE IS SHORT, MAKE THE MOST OF IT

In the blink of an eye another day is gone, In the blink of an eye another week is gone. In the blink of an eye another month is gone, In the blink of an eye another year is gone. And in the blink of an eye I'll be gone too, And not just me but also you. So maybe we should be wishin' and hopin', That we could just keep our eyes open. And see and appreciate all that we can see, And learn how we...
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