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Home Nutrition Garden Training 2026

Lai Cheng April 15, 2026 0 Comments

The Consumers' Association of Penang (CAP) is conducting a hands-on training session to help you start your very own home nutrition garden! Whether you have a sprawling backyard or just a small balcony, this training is designed to give you the practical skills needed to grow healthy, organic vegetables right at home. What’s in it for you? Every registered participant will walk away with: >...

Organisations Call on Malaysian Government to Ensure That Lynas Rare Earth Operations Do Not Violate International Law

Lai Cheng April 14, 2026 0 Comments

In an open letter to the Prime Minister of Malaysia dated 13 April, 57 organisations, representing a diverse groups of Malaysian society sent a very strong message, opposing the agreement by Lynas Rare Earths Ltd to supply rare earth oxides to the United States Department of War . They said that “this arrangement, valued at approximately USD96 million over four years, directly links...

Scientists Warn: Humanity Has Pushed the Planet Past Its Limits

Lai Cheng April 14, 2026 0 Comments

By Flinders University Human population and consumption have surpassed Earth’s limits, increasing risks to climate and global stability. The Earth is already operating beyond its capacity to sustainably support the global population, according to new research highlighting growing strain on food systems, climate stability, and human well-being. Despite this, researchers say that slowing...

SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION

Lai Cheng April 13, 2026 0 Comments

Germany Transforms Discarded Toilets, Sinks and Broken Tiles into Stronger Roads In Germany, waste items like broken toilets and ceramic tiles are being reused in a way that benefits both infrastructure and the environment. These discarded materials are crushed into small particles and added into road construction. This method not only improves road quality but also reduces waste and supports...

Outrage Over Illegal Pangolin Consumption at Semporna Resort

Lai Cheng April 10, 2026 0 Comments

The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) expresses its deep concern and profound outrage over recent revelations that a resort in Semporna was implicated in serving pangolin meat, an act that is not only illegal under Malaysian and international law, but also morally reprehensible in every sense. Pangolins are among the most trafficked endangered species in the world. Across Asia and Africa,...

The Correct Way to Use Kitchen Scraps in Your Garden

Lai Cheng April 10, 2026 0 Comments

Kitchen scraps are useful in the garden, but the method matters as much as the material. The same ingredient that improves your soil used correctly can compact it or alter its pH dramatically if applied carelessly. EGGSHELLS. Whole eggshells break down over several years and release almost no calcium in the meantime. Crushed to a fine powder in a pestle and mortar or a blender, they become...

Health is a Choice You Make

Lai Cheng April 9, 2026 0 Comments

Too often, people blame age for health problems, forgetting that lifestyle choices play a far greater role in overall well-being. It’s easy to accept that ageing naturally leads to health issues, but the reality is that poor diet, lack of exercise, and stress often accelerate these problems. By embracing lifestyle changes like better nutrition, regular exercise, and mindfulness practices, you...

WAR ABROAD, RISING COSTS AT HOME: Malaysia Must Unite to Weather the Iran Crisis

Lai Cheng April 7, 2026 0 Comments

A call from Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) for solidarity, reform and responsible leadership The war involving Iran may be taking place far from our shores, but its consequences are already being felt by ordinary Malaysians. What begins as a geopolitical conflict in the Middle East can quickly arrive in our homes through higher fuel prices, rising food costs, more expensive medicines,...

CAP Urges Immediate Action on Sungai Marong, Jelebu Pollution

Lai Cheng April 6, 2026 0 Comments

The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) urges the Department of Environment (DoE) of Negeri Sembilan to take firm action against those responsible for the pollution, which has caused the water of Sungai Marong near Kampung Lakai in Jelebu to turn black and foamy. Commenting on the ‘Berita Harian’ newspaper report dated 3 April 2026, regarding this incident, CAP expressed regrets that...

LIVE MORE WITH LESS

Lai Cheng April 6, 2026 0 Comments

Require less in life. Don't just own less, want less. Consume less, reduce impulse buying, and create a smaller budget. Avoid getting into debt. Eliminate all excesses - excess needs, wants and possessions. Material possessions can control our lives through maintenance, debt, and emotional attachment. The less you own, the less that owns you. Simplifying choices and reducing desires bring...

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