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SLOW DOWN & RECONNECT

Lai Cheng October 1, 2024 0 Comments
Take a moment to read this 113-year-old poem, whose message is more relevant than ever today. Written in 1911, it teaches us to open the door to a richer, fuller existence – slow down and reconnect with the world. There are lessons in patience, grace, and harmony if we pause long enough to notice the world around us. The small moments where we simply stop to appreciate the beauty around us is...
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BANNED: 5 Cosmetic Products Found to Contain Poisons

Lai Cheng October 1, 2024 0 Comments
The Health Ministry has banned the sale of 5 cosmetic products after they were found to contain scheduled poisons. The 5 products are Karisma Aqua Birds Nest, which contains hydroquinone; Skin Revolution – PAP – Blemish Control Serum, which contains clindamycin; Skin Revolution – PAP – Blemish Fade Cream, which contains metronidazole; Ufora Daily Treatment 10g, which contains...
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Thousands of toxins from food packaging found in humans – research

Lai Cheng September 30, 2024 0 Comments
Metals and PFAS linked to serious health issues are among compounds found, highlighting need for further scrutiny More than 3,600 chemicals approved for food contact in packaging, kitchenware or food processing equipment have been found in humans, new peer-reviewed research has found, highlighting a little-regulated exposure risk to toxic substances. The chemicals have been found in human...
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TROUBLING TOXICS

Lai Cheng September 30, 2024 0 Comments
Many chemicals released throughout the plastics life cycle are hazardous and have been shown to pose threats to human health and the environment, and most of these chemicals are not regulated internationally. The IPEN briefing Troubling Toxics discusses approaches in the Plastics Treaty to establish criteria for a negative list of toxic chemicals associated with the production, use, and disposal...
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COLLECTIVISM OVER INDIVIDUALISM

Lai Cheng September 30, 2024 0 Comments
A Lesson from Japan Japanese culture is rooted in respect and courtesy. In Japan, it's common for employees who arrive early to park farther away, allowing those who come later to park closer to the building. This practice reflects a strong sense of mutual respect and consideration in the workplace. By giving latecomers easier access to parking, those who arrive early help reduce the stress of...
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MAKE CLOTHES LAST

Lai Cheng September 30, 2024 0 Comments
Fast fashion wants us to buy what's in trend, wear it for a month and forget about it when we buy the next trendy thing, until we do a wardrobe clean out and throw it all out. We say no! Let's buy clothes we can see ourselves loving forever, make sure they're high quality whenever possible, repair them when they break, and keep them all for as long as possible! Source: 1 Million Women  
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TENNIS BALL MASSAGE FOR BACK AND FOOT PAIN

Lai Cheng September 27, 2024 0 Comments
Having a foot pain from wearing high heels or standing all day? Try a tennis ball massage for quick relief. Massage therapists know this little secret. There are nerve roots that originate in the lower back and branch out until they reach the feet. A simple massage with a tennis ball can help release tension, improve circulation, strengthen the feet, and help loosen foot ligaments, reducing the...
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Green Action Week 2024 – Sharing Energy Saving Tips: Cooling Naturally

Lai Cheng September 27, 2024 0 Comments
In conjunction with Green Action Week 2024 (GAW 2024), the Consumers' Association of Penang (CAP) is glad to present this year’s theme: "Sharing Energy Saving Tips: Cooling Naturally." This initiative aims to raise awareness about the critical need for energy conservation and introduce practical solutions that benefit both the environment and our communities. Green Action Week is a global...
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CAP Applauds Government for Prioritising Public Health Over Vape Industry Interests in Smoking Control Law

Lai Cheng September 26, 2024 0 Comments
The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) commends the Malaysian government for implementing the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024, effective 1 October 2024. This progress comes despite a memorandum from five associations representing over 2,000 vape traders, urging amendments to the law in favour of the vape industry. While the vape industry claims to be a significant...
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