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Unreviewed Food Additives and Malaysia’s Imported Food Risk

Lai Cheng March 25, 2026 0 Comments

The Consumers’ Association of Penang is concerned by a recent analysis by the Environmental Working Group (EWG), which highlights a structural weakness in the United States food regulatory system: more than 100 food-related chemicals entered the market without formal review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the national regulator. These substances were introduced under the...

Alarming Drop in Sparrow Population in Urban Spaces

Lai Cheng March 25, 2026 0 Comments

Sparrow decline in Malaysia raises concern over urbanisation, pollution and loss of habitat affecting ecosystems Once a familiar presence in homes and neighbourhoods, sparrows are now vanishing from Malaysia’s urban landscape, a quiet but alarming decline that could signal deeper environmental distress. As the world marked World Sparrow Day on 20 March 2026, concerns are mounting over the...

FOOD FRAUD in Malaysia: A Persistent Threat

Lai Cheng March 25, 2026 0 Comments

Increase Product Testing & Have Stricter Enforcement – CAP Food fraud – from fake honey to mislabelled supplements and dubious halal claims – continues to infiltrate Malaysia’s market, raising concerns over public health and eroding consumer trust. Adulterated and mislabelled food products remain a persistent threat, with enforcement gaps allowing questionable items to slip through....

CSOs Demand Transparency On MACC Investigations Into The DG Of Environment Over E-Waste Management

Lai Cheng March 24, 2026 0 Comments

On 29 January 2026, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) detained the Director-General and Deputy Director-General of the Department of Environment (DOE) to assist investigations into alleged corruption and abuse of power linked to electronic waste (e-waste) management. According to the MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki, the arrests were made after the officials presented...

Fix Nagging Problems

Lai Cheng March 24, 2026 0 Comments

Small things, unmanaged over time, become big problems. It's often the small, ignored things that slowly wear us down and cost us more in the long run. They add up and affect our mental clarity and focus. Big problems announce themselves. Small ones quietly ruin your focus, your mood, your day. It’s not the lion that breaks you. It’s the flea you ignore. (Thriving Studio) Keep an eye on the...

Too Much Hair Dyeing Destroyed Her Kidneys

Lai Cheng March 24, 2026 0 Comments

A Chinese woman developed kidney disease after changing the colour of her hair every month just to follow the style of her favourite star. The 20-year-old developed symptoms such as red spots on her legs, joint pain and stomach ache. She was diagnosed with inflammation of the kidneys. Her doctor, Tao Chenyang, at the Zhengzhou People’s Hospital, said the woman went to the hair salon to have...

The Interconnected Web of Life

Lai Cheng March 24, 2026 0 Comments

In this serene forest scene, we are reminded that every animal, insect, and worm contributes to the ecological balance of the planet. These creatures may be small, but their impact is immense. Whether pollinating plants or decomposing organic matter, their work is vital to sustaining life on Earth. Humanity, in its quest for dominance, often forgets its place in the natural world. We must learn...

Stop throwing away perfectly good food!

Lai Cheng March 19, 2026 0 Comments

Most “expiration dates” are about quality, not safety. You might be tossing out groceries that are still totally fine to eat. Check this guide before your next kitchen clean-out and save money while reducing food waste. (Info and illustration: Fb/Coachdebsona)

EDUCATIONAL VISIT on Consumer Rights and Product Safety by INTI International College Penang students

Lai Cheng March 17, 2026 0 Comments

On 12 March 2026, in conjunction with World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) themed “Safe Products, Confident Consumers”, a group of 10 students (8 females & 2 males) and 1 lecturer from INTI International College, Penang visited the Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP). The programme was organised as an educational visit to enhance students’ understanding of consumer rights, product...

Consumers Must Practise Prudence Amid Oil Price Uncertainty

Lai Cheng March 17, 2026 0 Comments

The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) urges Malaysians to be more financially prudent in the current climate in order to withstand geopolitical uncertainties in the Middle East, particularly in light of the ongoing conflict in Iran that began on 28 February. Although the government has maintained the subsidised price of RON95 petrol at RM1.99 per litre since the introduction of the BUDI...

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