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ANOTHER FACIAL CREAM FROM THAILAND FOUND TO HAVE MERCURY

Lai Cheng May 11, 2023 0 Comments

Consumers, beware. A Thai-made facial cream has been found to be contaminated with mercury, the Philippines toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition reveals. The product, 4K Plus 5X Whitening Cream, was loaded with 3,058 parts per million (ppm) of mercury in violation of the trace amount limit of 1 ppm for mercury in such cosmetics under the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive. Mercury use in cosmetic...

2,500 acres of reclamation are unacceptable

Lai Cheng May 11, 2023 0 Comments

This is still unacceptable as 2,500 acres of reclamation still is very large and will affect the fishery spawning grounds and the environment. Plus it will involve large volumes of sand for the reclamation from Penang or Perak waters, causing more damage. It is not correct to say a smaller number of fishermen will be affected as it is about destroying mudflats, coral reefs affecting the marine...

EAT COLOURFUL FRUITS & VEGGIES FOR GOOD HEALTH

Lai Cheng May 10, 2023 0 Comments

Eat fruits and vegetables of different colours every day. A diet rich in colourful foods or simply fruits and vegetables can reduce the risk of cancer and other chronic diseases. Red, orange, yellow, green, white, blue and purple – each of these colours has health benefits, including: improved vision; decreased inflammation; reduced risk of chronic diseases, including cancer, heart disease and...

WHAT THOSE “GRAIN” LABELS ON FOOD PACKAGING MEAN

Lai Cheng May 10, 2023 0 Comments

Many of the following labels on a food product might seem to convey a perception of “whole grains”, but that might not always be the case. > “MULTIGRAIN” products are not necessarily whole grain. The term refers to products made using a mixture of grains. It could mean that the product uses various types of flour, like the refined wheat and barley flours that are often used to make...

“REFORM THE ROTTERDAM CONVENTION” – A call by Unions and Public Interest Groups Worldwide

Lai Cheng May 10, 2023 0 Comments

On 9 May 2023, an open letter from a group of unions and public interest groups worldwide, including Consumers Association of Penang and Sahabat Alam Malaysia, was handed over to Ana Berejiani, the President the Conference of Parties to the Rotterdam Convention. The letter proposed a reform of the Convention’s ‘prior informed consent’ – Right to Know – rules, to ensure governments,...

NO AMOUNT OF ALCOHOL IS SAFE

Lai Cheng May 9, 2023 0 Comments

Alcohol is a toxic and psychoactive substance with dependence-producing properties. Because alcoholic beverages are so commonly consumed, it is easy to overlook or discount the health and social damage caused or contributed to by drinking. Alcohol consumption contributes to 3 million deaths each year globally as well as to the disabilities and poor health of millions of people. Overall, harmful...

SUPER FOODS FOR YOUR BONES

Lai Cheng May 9, 2023 0 Comments

It’s commonly known that good sources for calcium include dairy products such as milk, yoghurt, and cheese, along with dark leafy greens such as kale and broccoli. But do you know, many other foods are also rich in calcium and are good for your bones. Learn how to build strong bones – and stave off osteoporosis – through a diet rich in high-calcium foods that might surprise you. Read more:...

HEALTH BENEFITS OF NATURE

Lai Cheng May 9, 2023 0 Comments

Being in nature is good for your physical and mental health. Studies have shown that nature boosts your mood, reduces stress, improves creativity and problem solving, may protect against anxiety and depression, and is good for heart health. Spending 2 or more hours a week in nature will provide incredible health benefits (Longevity Lifestyle). But many people still spend over 90% of their life...

‘The Malaysian Connection’ embarrassment

Lai Cheng May 9, 2023 0 Comments

The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) calls it a national embarrassment to Malaysia when the Australian Federal Police (AFP) intercepted a 336kg shipment of heroin worth RM795 million from Malaysia to Brisbane. The seizure was described as Australia’s “second largest bust on record”. Had the AFP not discovered the shipment, the 336kg would have destroyed the lives of thousands of...

Firecrackers and fireworks traumatise pets and wildlife

Lai Cheng May 8, 2023 0 Comments

The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) fully supports the call by the Chairman of the Selangor Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), Christine Chin to protect pets from explosive firecrackers and fireworks during festive seasons. Fireworks and firecrackers, a feature during Malaysian festivals, have always traumatised animals and left them quivering from fear....

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