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PLASTIC NEVER DIES

Lai Cheng May 22, 2025 0 Comments

The plastic you use today never really goes away. Plastics can take anywhere from 20 to 500 years to decompose, depending on the material and structure. A plastic bottle made from PET takes around 450 years to decompose. Even your great-grandchildren’s great-grandchildren could find the plastic you threw out long ago. When plastic eventually breaks down, it never fully disappears; it just gets...

WALK & CYCLE IF YOU CAN

Lai Cheng May 21, 2025 0 Comments

Going on a short journey? Leave the car at home and walk or cycle instead. Getting out walking or cycling burns calories, gets your heart pumping and works your legs and abs. It can also lift your mood, put a smile on your face and improve your general health and wellbeing. By swapping short car journeys with cycling or walking, you can easily build exercise into your day and reap the health...

World No Tobacco Day Award 2025: Recognizing Contributions to Tobacco Control

Lai Cheng May 20, 2025 0 Comments

The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) would like to extend its heartfelt congratulations to all recipients of the World No Tobacco Day Award 2025 presented by the World Health Organization (WHO), especially to: YB Datuk Seri Dr. Haji Dzulkefly bin Ahmad, Minister of Health Malaysia; Dr. Noraryana Binti Hassan, Disease Control Division, Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH); and Dr....

Smart Meter: Smarter Energy, Smarter Living

Lai Cheng May 19, 2025 0 Comments

Discover how smart meters can change the way Malaysians use electricity – from real-time tracking to cost savings and eco-friendly habits. Take control of your electricity use anytime, anywhere. #SmartMeter #EnergyEfficiency #saveenergy #SmartLiving

GIVE CHILDREN REAL CHILDHOOD WITH OUTDOOR PLAY

Lai Cheng May 19, 2025 0 Comments

Children today spend significantly less time outdoors compared to previous generations. Increased screen time, advent of social media and urbanisation all contribute to this. The sun, mud, and made-up games in the backyard – the average child is missing out on all that today. They are living in a physically sterile and emotionally toxic virtual bubble instead, says an article in Screen Strong....

Hypertension: The silent killer

Lai Cheng May 17, 2025 0 Comments

World Hypertension Day is observed annually on May 17 with the aim of raising awareness on hypertension and spreading knowledge on this common cardiovascular condition. It was initiated by the World Hypertension League (W.H.L.) which is a non-profit international organization founded on January 4, 1984, dedicated to preventing and controlling hypertension. Hypertension, or high blood pressure,...

Protecting Malaysia’s Endangered Species: A National Responsibility

Lai Cheng May 16, 2025 0 Comments

In conjunction with the Endangered Species Day, which is observed each year on the third Friday of May, the Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) and Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) urge the government and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to jointly promote awareness and take concrete steps to protect Malaysia’s endangered species. Addressing the threats to these species requires a...

IT’S POSSIBLE TO GO 100% ORGANIC

Lai Cheng May 15, 2025 0 Comments

Sikkim in India Shows the Way What happens when an entire state goes organic? Wildlife returns, soil rejuvenates, and trash vanishes. Sikkim, a state in India, is a trailblazer in sustainable agriculture. In 2016, it became the first fully organic state in the world, converting all 760 square kilometers of farmland to certified organic practices. This shift was driven by a vision to protect...

PARENTS CAN HELP PREVENT CHILDREN’S EARLY DRINKING

Lai Cheng May 14, 2025 0 Comments

Almost 1 in 4 young people aged 15-19 drink alcohol. Those who have access to alcohol at home are more likely to drink earlier in life. Early drinking is linked to: Poor mental health Lower academic achievement Lifelong risks Rising alcohol consumption among young people leads to higher risks of heart diseases, liver inflammation, and certain types of cancer. Parents, you are your kid’s hero....

“FROGS = CLEAN WATER ALARM SYSTEM!”

Lai Cheng May 13, 2025 0 Comments

Here’s the wild truth: Frogs breathe through their skin – so even a little pollution can poison them. If frogs thrive in your pond, it’s a gold-star sign your garden’s water and soil are healthy! Why frogs matter: Nature’s warning system: Their sensitive skin makes them first responders to dirty water or chemicals. Ecosystem guardians: Frogs = balanced ponds, fewer pests, and a...

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