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Month: August 2026

Month: August 2026

CAP’s “Asbestos Awareness” Programme in Island Glades, Penang

Lai Cheng August 6, 2026 0 Comments
The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) conducted an asbestos awareness programme in Island Glades, Penang on 19 July 2026. The programme was co-organised with Penang Suya MeiyArivagam, a local NGO. A total of 35 persons, comprising 20 females and 15 males, including nine youths, attended this programme. Four CAP staff and one intern were involved in the programme. The programme started...
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The Link between Colorectal Cancer and Ultra-Processed Food

Lai Cheng August 6, 2026 0 Comments
The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) calls upon consumers to avoid consuming ultra-processed food (UPFs) as there is strong evidence to suggest a relationship between consuming UPFs and colorectal cancer. Ultra-processed foods are high in energy, added sugar, sodium, and unhealthy fats, while being low in fibre, protein, and micronutrients.  One of the most popular UPFs in Malaysia is...
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Reject MSCSPGA’s Calls to Publish Cigarette Registry

Lai Cheng August 4, 2026 0 Comments
The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) urges the government to reject the recent call by the Malaysia Singapore Coffee Shop Proprietors’ General Association (MSCSPGA) to make the registry of legally registered cigarette brands public. Furthermore, the authorities must critically evaluate the source and credibility of the survey claims cited by the MSCSPGA that “68.8% of Malaysians...
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Low salaries require structural reform, not short-term fixes

Lai Cheng August 3, 2026 0 Comments
Low salaries remain one of the most pressing concerns facing Malaysians today. Despite decades of economic growth and Malaysia's emergence as an upper-middle-income economy, many workers continue to struggle with rising living costs, housing affordability and financial insecurity. While the economy has expanded considerably, the Consumers' Association of Penang (CAP) observes that wages have not...
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