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Instagram and Youtube Owners Built “Addiction Machines”, Landmark Trial Hears

Lai Cheng February 16, 2026 0 Comments

The world's largest social media companies have been accused of creating "addiction machines" as a landmark trial began in California examining the mental health effects of Instagram and YouTube. "This case is about two of the richest corporations in history who have engineered addiction in children's brains," said Mark Lanier, lawyer for a plaintiff suffered from mental health issues as a...

EVERY DAY IS A CHANCE TO BE BETTER

Lai Cheng February 13, 2026 0 Comments

Small and simple actions every day can lead to big results. Whether it’s saving money, eating healthier, or getting enough sleep or rest, just taking one tiny action today and sticking with it takes you one step closer to where you want to be tomorrow. “Habits are the compound interest of self-improvement,” says James Clear, bestselling author of the book, Atomic Habits. “If you can get...

CAP’s Deep Concern Over Escalating Corruption

Lai Cheng February 11, 2026 0 Comments

The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) expresses grave concern over the increasing number of individuals charged in court for corruption related offences from 2025 through to early 2026. The sums involved run into billions of Ringgit, funds that could have benefited Malaysians through the maintenance or upgrading of infrastructure, rather than being uncovered by Malaysian Anti-Corruption...

THE BEST ARCHITECT IN THE WORLD

Lai Cheng February 9, 2026 0 Comments

Birds – and also insects – are among Nature’s master architects. Using just their beaks and starting out with one piece of grass, they are able to build functional homes in which to live, reproduce, and care for their young. The recycled sticks, branches, grass, and mud they use to construct their shelters are true masterpieces that keep them safe from predators. The weaver bird family...

BROKEN BUT BEAUTIFUL

Lai Cheng February 7, 2026 0 Comments

Don’t Hide Imperfections, Display Them with Pride Feeling broken? There are many teachings, practices and philosophies that can help you deal with disappointment, embrace imperfection and remain optimistic. One such practice is the Japanese art form of Kintsugi, which means joining with gold. It has attracted a great deal of attention in recent years as both an art technique, a worldview and...

Spain to Ban Social Media Access for Children Under 16

Lai Cheng February 6, 2026 0 Comments

Spain will ban social media for under-16s and require platforms to employ strict age verification tools, joining Australia, France and Denmark in moves to curb the influence of digital platforms on children. “Our children are exposed to a space they were never meant to navigate alone. A space of addiction, abuse, pornography, manipulation and violence,” Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez...

CAP Welcomes KPDN’s Move to Block Foreigners and Streamline Purchases through MyKad Scans

Lai Cheng February 6, 2026 0 Comments

The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) welcomes the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living’s (KPDN) decision to gazette regulations prohibiting non-citizens from purchasing subsidised packet cooking oil effective March 1, as well as the use of MyKad scans to streamline purchases. This is a timely step to ensure that government subsidies reach the intended beneficiaries, particularly...

SAM & CAP welcome ban on e-waste imports and urge strict measures to curb smuggling

Lai Cheng February 5, 2026 0 Comments

Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) and the Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) welcome the announcement by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) that Malaysia has imposed an immediate and absolute ban on the importation of electronic waste (e-waste) effective 4 February 2026. It was reported that the second meeting of the Special Task Force on the Enforcement Management Roadmap for...

Are You Eating Too Much Salt?

Lai Cheng February 3, 2026 0 Comments

Most people eat twice as much salt as the 1 teaspoon per day recommended by WHO, putting them at higher risk of heart disease and other medical conditions. As much as 70% of that salt is hidden within processed foods and condiments. Salt is a seasoning that can flavour food and act as a preservative. It is an ingredient commonly added by food manufacturers to processed food products – a chief...

Plant a Tree, Leave a Legacy

Lai Cheng February 1, 2026 0 Comments

The act of planting a tree is far more than just adding beauty to your yard — it’s a gesture of hope for the future. Trees provide a wide range of benefits to our environment, from purifying the air to supporting wildlife. They are natural carbon sinks, absorbing CO2 from the atmosphere and helping to mitigate climate change. Each tree planted is a step toward a more sustainable world. But...

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