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Year: 2025

Focus on Real Issues, Not Honest Mistakes

The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) urges Malaysians not to be drawn into unnecessary outrage over the recent incident of the Malaysian flag being accidentally displayed upside down. The person responsible has acknowledged the mistake and issued an apology. That should be sufficient. It is deeply troubling when such matters are seized upon and politicised, turning an honest error into an...
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CHILDREN NEED MENTAL PLAY TOO

Play isn’t just running, jumping, or building with friends... It can look like sitting still, watching quietly, or thinking through an idea no one else can see. A child observing shadows, replaying a memory, or creating a story in their head is still playing. The learning is real, even when we can’t see it. But this kind of play often gets dismissed, says We Skoolhouse, which guides and...
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NOT A MIRROR OF REALITY – Online Isn’t Real

Don’t believe everything you see on online. That perfect picture, polished look, or flawless portrayal of people you see online, particularly on social media, is not truly representative of real life. What’s presented is a curated, idealised version of beauty or reality. Nothing on social media shows the full, or real story. As has been wisely pointed out: There are people with 5 likes that...
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EXCESS BODY WEIGHT CAN AFFECT YOUR KNEES

Obesity and overweight can affect health in many ways. But do you know: Excess body weight can also wreak havoc on your knees. Osteoarthritis, also called wear-and-tear arthritis – is a condition in which the cartilage or natural cushioning between joints wears away. This causes the joints to rub more closely against one another since there are fewer shock-absorbing benefits of cartilage....
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PHONE BOOTH GARDEN

Repurposing Old Infrastructure for Public Good In Austria, creativity and sustainability come together in a charming project that transforms old, unused phone booths into free public mini-greenhouses. Once vital for communication, these booths were left abandoned in the age of mobile phones – but instead of being scrapped, they are now repurposed into small glass gardens filled with herbs,...
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Carbon offsetting projects run the risk of becoming a new form of landgrab

In conjunction with the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples that will fall on August 9, SAM would like to call on the federal and state governments to ensure that indigenous customary territories in the country are not included in any carbon offsetting projects, without the free, prior and informed (FPIC) consent of impacted communities. Central to this call is the principle...
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WASTEFUL FASHION

Do you know: A garbage truck load of clothes is dumped or burned every second. That’s the equivalent of 92 million tonnes of textile waste pile-up yearly. This wasteful system is harming people and the planet. It's time to rethink fashion and #BeatWastePollution. Source: UN Environment Programme  
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Ensuring Equity and Accountability in the 13th Malaysia Plan

The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) welcomes some segments of the 13th Malaysia Plan, such as those addressing key issues such as stagnated wages, affordable housing, transportation, healthcare and food sustainability. While the initiative is commendable for aiming to improve the living standards of those in the B40 and M40 income groups, the government must ensure close monitoring of...
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“COOLING FOOD & DRINKS” – A Handy Guide

Cooling the body naturally through food and beverages is a simple yet powerful way to maintain health, especially in hot climates. By incorporating water-rich fruits, herbal drinks and light, refreshing meals, one can prevent heat-related illnesses, support digestion and boost overall well-being. Unlike artificial cooling methods such as air conditioning, which can cause dryness and consume large...
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6 WAYS TO HAPPINESS

Happiness is a choice, and habit we choose to make every day. Good habits breed happiness. And the happiest people make happiness a habit. There are 2 types of happiness: transient happiness (that exciting burst of pleasure that flares up but fades quickly – eg: from holidays or gifts) and sustainable happiness (the kind of daily happiness that’s long-lasting and enduring, built on your...
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