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Day: January 23, 2025

Day: January 23, 2025

Ministry of Health Orders Halt to Sales of Apple S Candies for Containing Banned Substance

Lai Cheng January 23, 2025 0 Comments
The Ministry of Health has ordered a halt to the sale of Apple S brand candies as they have been found to contain sibutramine, a substance used to suppress appetite. Sibutramine is a chemical compound that acts on the brain as an appetite suppressant and is commonly used in weight management products. The Ministry of Health (MOH) issued a statement today, confirming that sibutramine is a...
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STOP EXPORT OF MERCURY FILLINGS, 16 NGOs URGE AUSTRALIA

Lai Cheng January 23, 2025 0 Comments
16 NGOs from Asia and the Pacific – including Consumers’ Association of Penang and Sahabat Alam Malaysia – recently signed a petition to the federal government of Australia to ban dental amalgam exports as of 1 April 2025. (https://www.dropbox.com/.../16-civil-society-petitioners...) Civil society organizations in Bangladesh, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Malaysia, México, Philippines,...
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Go Organic: Stop Using Plastic Mulch

Lai Cheng January 23, 2025 0 Comments
In conjunction with the International Zero Waste Month (IZWM), the Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) would like to raise awareness on the effects of plastic mulching in farming and urges farmers and gardeners to use organic mulching methods. This year’s IZWM focuses on innovative organic waste management solutions to reduce food loss, waste, and methane emissions. Mulch is a layer of...
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TRY LIFESTYLE MEDICINE

Lai Cheng January 23, 2025 0 Comments
When your doctor offers you pills, ask about recipes and exercise plans. Sometimes they work better! In non-life-threatening situations, a healthful diet, movement, sleep, and stress management may bring greater returns with fewer side effects. Even if you still need a medicine, lifestyle helps! Source: @DrKristieLeong  
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