May 2025 – Consumers Association Penang

Joint Statement led by Consumers’ Association of Penang and Third World Network on 31 May 2025 in Kuala Lumpur

Lai Cheng May 31, 2025 0 Comments

Consumer, patient and civil society groups strongly object to new charges by GPs and are calling on the government to stay firm on enforcing the Drug Price Display Order under Act 723 The undersigned 40 organisations and 43 individuals urge the Prime Minister, Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim, to stand firm in supporting the implementation of the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering (Price Marking for...

CAP’s Subbarow Honoured with Tobacco Control Icon Award for Three Decades of Advocacy

Soon Lian May 31, 2025 0 Comments

George Town - Veteran anti-smoking advocate and education officer of the Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) N. V. Subbarow, was today honoured with the Tobacco Control Icon Award for nearly three decades of public education on the dangers of smoking and substance abuse. The award was presented by Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad during the 2025 National Tobacco Control Conference...

World No Tobacco Day 2025: Unmasking the Appeal, Exposing Industry Tactics on Smoking Products

Lai Cheng May 31, 2025 0 Comments

Consumers must be made aware of the ‘Legacy Documents’, a vast archive of internal records from major tobacco companies made public following US litigation in the 1990s. The over 14 million files (more than 80 million pages) reveal how the industry manipulated science, marketing, and public policy to protect its profits. The documents are housed in the Legacy Tobacco Documents Library (LTDL)...

HOW TO BE NATURALLY HEALTHY & WELL

Lai Cheng May 30, 2025 0 Comments

Synchronise Your Daily Routines with Your Inner Body Clock Most of us live life guided by the clock on the wall. But there’s another important clock that is important for our survival, which we tend to ignore in our busy lives – our body’s own clock. Our body clock is a powerful tool that can make us healthier, happier, and live longer and more productive lives. To get these benefits, we...

BICYCLE LANES CREATE LIVEABLE CITIES

Lai Cheng May 30, 2025 0 Comments

Bicycle lanes are more than just paint on the road. They are a vital piece of the puzzle for building efficient, sustainable, and human-centred cities. As part of an integrated mobility system, they connect neighbourhoods, reduce car dependency, and promote healthier, low-carbon transport choices. When bicycle lanes are safe, protected, and well-connected: > More people cycle > Traffic...

AN ELEPHANT’S COMPASSION

Lai Cheng May 29, 2025 0 Comments

(A true story) In 2014, a male elephant in West Bengal's Purulia district destroyed a house. But as it turned to leave, a sound stopped it in its tracks – the cry of a baby trapped beneath the rubble. According to the Times of India, the elephant turned back and “carefully removed every last bit of stone, brick and mortar from the infant’s body before heading back to the forest”. The...

Earth Day Exhibition 2025 – A Celebration of Action, A Commitment to the Planet

Lai Cheng May 27, 2025 0 Comments

This year 22nd April marked Earth Day with more than just words at Komtar, Penang through an impactful collaboration with the Penang Green Council (PGC). The programme turned words into action, ideas into initiatives, and passion into progress. The Earth Day Exhibition brought together students, teachers, community members, civil society organisations and passionate changemakers to honour our...

SK Dato Kramat Penang Students Step Up as Energy Savers of the Future

Lai Cheng May 26, 2025 0 Comments

On 16 April 2025, the Consumers' Association of Penang (CAP) conducted an energy-saving talk at SK Dato Kramat, engaging almost 50 energetic students. The session’s objective is to raise awareness among students about the value of energy conservation. Ung Jun Min, CAP research officer, shared practical energy-saving tips that students could easily apply at home and in school. She encouraged...

Nurturing Tomorrow’s Eco Leaders: SJKC Union’s Energy-Saving Journey

Lai Cheng May 24, 2025 0 Comments

On 21 March 2025, the Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) conducted an engaging energy-saving awareness session with almost 60 eager Energy Monitor students at SJK(C) Union, Penang. It was a continuation of our mission to build environmental awareness among young minds and encourage them to take responsibility for the world they live in. This initiative began on 21 March 2024, when CAP...

SMK Sungai Ara Students Lead the Way in Energy Conservation

Lai Cheng May 23, 2025 0 Comments

On 23 April 2025, the Consumers' Association of Penang (CAP) conducted an engaging energy-saving talk at SMK Sungai Ara, reaching out to a vibrant crowd of nearly 300 students. The session aimed to spark awareness and encourage a culture of energy efficiency among young learners, as part of the broader effort to combat climate change. CAP’s research officer, Ung Jun Min, shared a variety of...

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