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CAP: Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR): Nip it in the Bud

Lai Cheng February 20, 2025 0 Comments

Malaysia ranks among the top global consumers of poultry meat, with per capita consumption of 50.5 kilograms in 2023. According to Seasia Stats, Malaysia now leads Southeast Asia in chicken meat consumption per person. However, this high demand for poultry has raised significant concerns regarding the rampant use of antibiotics in the livestock industry. Over the years, surveys conducted by the...

FAMA should actively resolve the ongoing coconut shortage

Lai Cheng February 19, 2025 0 Comments

The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) urges the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA) to overcome the coconut shortage issue. A recent market survey in Penang revealed that coconut milk and coconut traders were concerned about the reduced supply of coconuts, which has resulted in a sharp rise in prices. Imported coconuts have seen a gradual price increase, now reaching RM4.00...

PROTECT SOIL – IT’S A PRECIOUS INHERITANCE

Lai Cheng February 19, 2025 0 Comments

The story of soil is one of remarkable transformation and fragile persistence. Over hundreds of years, lifeless mineral particles slowly evolve into a complex, living ecosystem teeming with biodiversity. This fertile layer, mere inches thick, is the foundation of terrestrial life, capable of sustaining countless generations when treated with care and respect. Yet, this slowly-crafted miracle can...

PLASTIC BANS AROUND THE WORLD

Lai Cheng February 19, 2025 0 Comments

Plastic is toxic and its use is being discouraged in many countries around the world today. More and more countries are regulating plastic use, and have introduced bans and restrictions on a wide array of single-use plastics in daily use. This follows greater awareness of plastics’ negative impact on human health and the environment. What plastics have been prohibited where? Here’s a quick...

FOREVER CHEMICALS IN SMARTWATCH AND FITNESS TRACKER BANDS

Lai Cheng February 18, 2025 0 Comments

A new study from researchers at the University of Notre Dame reveals a hidden concern: wristbands on fitness trackers and smartwatches might expose you to harmful "forever chemicals" (PFAS). Many high-end bands are made with fluoroelastomer, a material prized for its strength, flexibility and resistance to sweat. However, products made with this material contain toxic PFAS linked to health risks...

YOUR DIET IS NOT ONLY WHAT YOU EAT

Lai Cheng February 18, 2025 0 Comments

You are what you constantly feed your mind with. Just as your body absorbs what you eat, your mind absorbs what you feed it. The ideas and thoughts you allow to enter your mind create your belief and experiences; they make you the person you are. Since what you feed your mind becomes your reality, it’s important to feed your mind with good stuff. “Nurture your mind with positive thoughts:...

30 THINGS YOU CAN DO TO PROTECT OUR PLANET EVERY DAY

Lai Cheng February 17, 2025 0 Comments

(Source: 1 Million Women)

ANCIENT JAPANESE WISDOM ON LIVING

Lai Cheng February 17, 2025 0 Comments

Japan’s rich cultural heritage is home to many life philosophies that foster balance, well-being, and mindfulness. These time-tested concepts have influenced people worldwide, helping them live with purpose and intention. In an article in Medium (10 September 2024), Daniel CF Ng wrote about 6 transformative Japanese concepts that can guide anyone toward a more meaningful and fulfilling life....

Stern Action Should Be Taken Against the Sales of Dangerous Car Accessories

Lai Cheng February 15, 2025 0 Comments

On 12th February, 2025, Free Malaysia Today (FMT) reported that the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) has issued a warning against the use of dummy buckles as seatbelt alarm stoppers, which can compromise a car's safety features, particularly in the event of an accident. MIROS has highlighted that “A road safety activist has urged the government and police to reveal the...

FROM CAR-CENTRIC TO PEDESTRIAN-FRIENDLY CITY

Lai Cheng February 14, 2025 0 Comments

The historic city of Dusseldorf in Germany has shown that better, more liveable cities can be built – and that highways are a fixable mistake. The graphic below shows 2 photos of a highway in Dusseldorf. The first photo is from 1990, showing a multi-lane highway curving down the waterfront. The image is grey and bleak. The second photo, in comparison, shows a bright and sunny 2019 shot of the...

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