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Month: August 2025

Month: August 2025

THE DARK SIDE OF THE FAST-FOOD INDUSTRY

Lai Cheng August 29, 2025 0 Comments
Fast food meals seem cheap and convenient, but they come at a higher price than you might think. Find out about the dark side of the fast-food industry. The fast-food industry’s secrets can keep you wanting more but are detrimental to your health, says Dr Eric Berg, a respected social media health educator and author of the best-selling book “The Healthy Keto Plan”. In an online video that...
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6 Reasons to Be Grateful for Bees

Lai Cheng August 29, 2025 0 Comments
Many people are afraid of bees. And why not? They have stingers that hurt more than you would expect and some people are very allergic, even deathly allergic, to them. But contrary to our fears, bees are not aggressive insects and do not go after humans unprovoked. And if you knew all that bees do for you, you would be happy to share your food or drink with them. Here are 6 reasons to be...
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Dressing for Comfort

Lai Cheng August 29, 2025 0 Comments
THE COLOUR OF YOUR CLOTHES MATTER When it comes to staying comfortable in hot weather, the colour of your clothes plays a crucial role. The science behind this lies in how different colours absorb or reflect sunlight. Light-coloured clothing, such as white, beige, or pastels, reflects most of the sun's rays. This means less heat is absorbed by your clothes, helping to keep your body cooler...
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URBAN ORCHARDS

Lai Cheng August 29, 2025 0 Comments
Where Fruit Trees Belong to the Public Across cities like Auckland, Nelson, and Waiheke Island in New Zealand, fruit trees are intentionally planted in public spaces, including sidewalks, parks, and berms, so anyone can pick fresh produce for free. According to OurAuckland, these trees include apples, plums, feijoas, figs, and even bananas, all grown with support from local councils and...
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Genetically Modified Crops in the Malaysian Food System

Lai Cheng August 29, 2025 0 Comments
Approvals for the import into Malaysia of genetically modified (GM) crops for food and feed have increased markedly in recent years. Most of these crops are of the herbicide-tolerant and/or insect-resistant varieties, giving rise to health concerns of exposure to herbicide residues and insecticidal toxins via food consumption. The food safety risks are compounded by the proliferation of...
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THE ESSENCE OF A LAKE

Lai Cheng August 27, 2025 0 Comments
Lakes are vital to life on Earth. They provide essential freshwater for drinking, agriculture, and industry. They also support diverse ecosystems and habitats for plants and animals. A flourishing lake turns dry earth into a haven of green and blue. When a lake thrives, it cradles birds, fish – and dreams alike. Lakes also showcase the beauty of the natural world through their still waters and...
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CAP’s Community Health Awareness Programme on Danger of Plastics

Lai Cheng August 26, 2025 0 Comments
On 17 August 2025, in conjunction with Green Action Week, approximately 56 teachers, parents and students from Penang Suya Meiyarivagam (PSM) attended an informative talk on the dangers of toxic plastic. The programme was organised by the Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) and featured a presentation by Ms Hatijah Hashim from CAP. In her talk, Ms Hatijah explained how plastic toxicity has...
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CAP: Captive Wildlife at Risk from Obesity

Lai Cheng August 25, 2025 0 Comments
The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) would like to draw attention to a recent public concern over Apoh, a black panther at Zoo Negara, after photographs circulated in news reports and on social media showed the animal appearing overweight. While Zoo Negara has stated that the panther is healthy, the incident highlights wider concerns about the risks of obesity in captive wildlife,...
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Towards a Plastic-Free Future

Lai Cheng August 25, 2025 0 Comments
CAP’S SCHOOL SUSTAINABILITY ACTIVITIES WITH STUDENTS On 20 August 2025, the Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) organised an awareness programme regarding plastic pollution at SMK Jalan Damai in Bukit Mertajam, Penang. The programme, part of CAP’s Green Action Week activities in 2025, aimed to educate students about the pressing issue of plastic pollution and encourage sustainable...
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“TURTLE TUNNELS” FOR ANIMAL SAFETY

Lai Cheng August 25, 2025 0 Comments
In a heartwarming move for wildlife conservation, Japan has started building "turtle tunnels" beneath busy railway tracks – specially designed to help small animals like turtles, frogs, and crabs cross safely without getting crushed by passing trains. These tunnels, placed near known animal crossing zones, guide creatures toward safety and prevent fatal collisions, which were becoming a...
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