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Day: March 25, 2026

Unreviewed Food Additives and Malaysia’s Imported Food Risk

The Consumers’ Association of Penang is concerned by a recent analysis by the Environmental Working Group (EWG), which highlights a structural weakness in the United States food regulatory system: more than 100 food-related chemicals entered the market without formal review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the national regulator. These substances were introduced under the...
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Alarming Drop in Sparrow Population in Urban Spaces

Sparrow decline in Malaysia raises concern over urbanisation, pollution and loss of habitat affecting ecosystems Once a familiar presence in homes and neighbourhoods, sparrows are now vanishing from Malaysia’s urban landscape, a quiet but alarming decline that could signal deeper environmental distress. As the world marked World Sparrow Day on 20 March 2026, concerns are mounting over the...
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FOOD FRAUD in Malaysia: A Persistent Threat

Increase Product Testing & Have Stricter Enforcement – CAP Food fraud – from fake honey to mislabelled supplements and dubious halal claims – continues to infiltrate Malaysia’s market, raising concerns over public health and eroding consumer trust. Adulterated and mislabelled food products remain a persistent threat, with enforcement gaps allowing questionable items to slip through....
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