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Day: August 6, 2026

Day: August 6, 2026

THE FOURTH MONKEY

Lai Cheng August 6, 2026 0 Comments
You have heard of the three wise monkeys who see no evil, hear no evil and speak no evil. Now meet the fourth monkey. The fourth monkey embodies the first three in a totally different way. He sees no one, hears no one and speaks to no one. He has his eyes on the phone screen all the time, isolates himself from others, and ignores real living. This satirical meme depicts digital addiction in our...
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How to Stop Cut Fruits from Turning Brown

Lai Cheng August 6, 2026 0 Comments
You cut an apple, a pear, or a banana, walk away for 20 minutes, and come back to find it already turning brown and unappetising. That browning is called enzymatic oxidation – the moment a fruit is cut and its flesh is exposed to oxygen in the air, a chemical reaction begins that changes its colour and starts breaking down its texture. The standard advice is to squeeze lemon juice on the cut...
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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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