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WRONG TO APPROVE EIA FOR PENANG HILL CABLE CAR WITHOUT PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Lai Cheng March 18, 2024 0 Comments
Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) believes that it is wrong for the Director General (DG) of the Department of Environment (DOE) to approve the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report for the Penang Hill Cable Car project without public display and public feedback. This is because, under the Environmental Quality (Prescribed Activities) (Environmental Impact Assessment) Order 2015, all activities...
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WHY ALCOHOL IS SO DANGEROUS FOR YOUNG ADULTS’ BRAINS

Lai Cheng March 15, 2024 0 Comments
Alcohol is a toxin. Its dangers span fatal accidents, liver disease, and many kinds of cancer. Even small quantities can be carcinogenic, leading the World Health Organization to declare that "when it comes to alcohol consumption, there is no safe amount that does not affect health". Although beer and wine are commonly seen as safer drinks, as the US guidance states, the type of drink is not the...
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The dangers consumers face with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and what to do about it

Lai Cheng March 15, 2024 0 Comments
World Consumer Rights Day is a United Nations accredited campaign that has been celebrated annually on March 15 since 1983; and, this year’s focus is on the theme of “Fair and Responsible AI for Consumers”. This is an apt focus point as Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become extremely pervasive in our lives and our society. The truth is AI has been around for a long time but it is only...
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Time to End ‘Waste Colonialism’ Through a Global Plastics Treaty

Lai Cheng March 14, 2024 0 Comments
Developed countries need to stop exporting their plastic trash to Asian countries under the guise of “recycling.” By Mageswari Sangaralingam The global production and trade of plastic waste have drastically increased over the recent decades. Plastic waste is mostly traded under the banner of plastic “recycling.” This practice of exporting waste from higher-income countries to...
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CAP RAISES CONCERN AS RICE YIELD DECLINES

Lai Cheng March 13, 2024 0 Comments
Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) urges the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) to take immediate action to overcome the problems faced by paddy farmers in Kemubu Agricultural Development Board (KADA) to boost their income and the country's rice production. Besides infrastructure being one of the causes of the decline in rice yields in KADA, the depletion of rice paddy land due...
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Ramadhan – Avoid waste and practice charity

Lai Cheng March 12, 2024 0 Comments
The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) urges the public not to waste food in conjunction with the coming of Ramadan because a lot of food will end up in landfills. Studies show that food waste increases between 15% to 20% during Ramadan compared to the average in other months. It has been reported that in 2023 as much as 90,000 tons of food is trashed throughout the country during Ramadan....
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SIMPLE ENERGY-SAVING TIPS (Part 9)

Lai Cheng March 11, 2024 0 Comments
Iron Clothes Once a Week Did you know that ironing your clothes once a week not only keeps you looking neat but also helps reduce energy use? It is true! Here is how: Less Energy Consumption: Ironing clothes once a week means you are not constantly running the iron for just a few pieces. By setting aside some time once a week to iron your clothes, you are reducing the number of times you plug in...
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Plastic lodged in arteries may be linked to higher risk of heart disease and death

Lai Cheng March 11, 2024 0 Comments
Minuscule pieces of plastic lodged in the fatty deposits that line human arteries may be linked with higher risks for heart disease, strokes, and death, Italian researchers reported on Wednesday. Among 304 patients who underwent procedures to clear a major artery in the neck, 58% were found to have microscopic and nanoscopic “jagged-edged” pieces of plastic in the plaque lining the blood...
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