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FOODS THAT NOURISH YOUR VITAL BODY PARTS

Lai Cheng April 24, 2024 0 Comments

Eating a wide variety of nutritious foods, including fruit, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and lean protein can help support your overall health. A balanced diet will ensure that you get the various nutrients needed by the body to function well. Certain foods are beneficial for the various organs in your body. Here are some foods that nourish your vital body parts.

Investigate food that has been discarded at a dumping area

Lai Cheng April 23, 2024 0 Comments

Consumers Association of Penang urges the relevant authorities to investigate the recent actions of former Deputy Home Minister Ismail Mohamed Said who discarded rice and other food items near Rumpun Makmur-Kampung Gunung Senyum, Pahang. Investigating such instances is not only about rectifying past wrongs but also about preventing future abuses and restoring public trust in institutions. It is...

5 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT PLASTIC

Lai Cheng April 23, 2024 0 Comments

Plastic pollution is more than just a waste management issue. > It's a climate issue. > It's a nature issue. > It's a health issue. This Earth Day, here are 5 facts you need to know to beat plastic pollution! Source: UNDP

GROW A FOOD GARDEN AND BE HEALTHY

Lai Cheng April 23, 2024 0 Comments

Growing your own food is very gratifying. Planting seeds, nurturing them to seedlings, watering and feeding them as they grow into crops, then picking them fresh to cook and eat, and sharing them with others can bring much satisfaction and joy. Food gardening saves you money on grocery bills, connects you with nature and is good for the environment. And do you know: Gardening also keeps you...

CAP: Repeal 24-hours operating license for eateries

Lai Cheng April 22, 2024 0 Comments

The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) supports the move taken by some eateries to shorten the operating hours however this should made mandatory as presently there are still restaurants operating for 24 hours. The authorities should repeal the 24-hour, operating license given to eateries as studies have shown that there are negative effects of late-night meals such as weight gain, sleep...

ARE YOU STRESSED?

Lai Cheng April 22, 2024 0 Comments

Being angry, irritated, moody, or frustrated can all be signs of stress. These are the emotional signs your body gives you when you experience too much pressure. There are physical signs too that you may not easily recognise as stress. Here’s how stress shows up in the body. (Image via The Realm of Wisdom)

HOW TO RELIEVE A SORE THROAT

Lai Cheng April 22, 2024 0 Comments

Gargling with warm salt water is a natural home remedy for sore throat. But do you know: You can also make a drink to take to ease throat discomfort, using simple kitchen ingredients. Here’s a recipe you can try. (Image: Organic Live Food)

URGENT NEED TO CLEAN PENANG DRAINS

Lai Cheng April 20, 2024 0 Comments

Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) urges the City Council of Penang (MBPP) and Seberang Perai City Council (MBSP) to increase efforts in cleaning up drains in Penang to prevent the spread of diseases. CAP’s recent survey at various locations found many clogged drains. They have not been cleaned and were also covered with grease. Waste thrown in the drains clogged them up and produced foul...

CSOs Call for ASEAN Leadership for a Successful Global Plastics Treaty to End Plastic Pollution

Lai Cheng April 19, 2024 0 Comments

CSOs urge ASEAN leaders to take a strong stance in the ongoing negotiations to develop an international legally binding instrument to address plastic pollution, including in the marine environment. 18 April 2024; Jakarta, Indonesia— Today, the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) Asia Pacific, together with other civil society organizations including Environmental Justice...

New Data Shows Recycled Plastic Pellets from Malaysia Contains Hundreds of Toxic Chemicals

Lai Cheng April 18, 2024 0 Comments

Recently published data from thirteen countries including Malaysia identified nearly 500 chemicals in recycled plastic pellets, including pesticides, industrial chemicals, PCBs, and other toxic substances. In pellets from Malaysia, a total of 123 chemicals were detected in two samples that were analyzed. The data is especially relevant now as government officials from Malaysia will be...

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