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Day: September 29, 2025

Yes to prescribing medicine by its generic name

A recent policy circular issued by a third-party administrator (TPA) responsible for handling private health insurance claims instructed doctors to prescribe medicine by indicating the active ingredients of medicines only, commonly known as the generic name. This has triggered discussion, particularly within the private healthcare sector. The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) is concerned...
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New Food Safety Concerns

PLASTICS FOUND INSIDE VEGETABLE TISSUES Plastic pollution is not only a problem for oceans and wildlife. It may also be affecting the very food we eat. A new study highlights how nanoplastics can penetrate crops, raising questions about food safety and human health. Researchers have now shown that some of the smallest plastic particles can move into edible vegetable tissues. Using radishes as...
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GREEN ACTION WEEK 2025: Break Free from Plastic

“A Meaningful Initiative that Benefits Everyone” Cik Nur Nadia Zafirah, a teacher from SMK Methodist Girls, Penang shares her experience of attending CAP’s recent Green Action Week (GAW) event: “Through this programme, I gained valuable knowledge, especially on effective ways to reduce plastic usage while adopting natural and sustainable alternatives. “I was already aware of the...
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THE EMPTY JAR THEORY

(Pearls of Wisdom) Life is like a jar. Every single day, you choose what fills it. The big rocks are what truly matter – your health, your relationships, your purpose, your growth. The pebbles are the smaller goals, tasks, and commitments. The sand is everything else – the distractions, the noise, the endless busywork. When you start with the sand, there’s no room left for the rocks. But...
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