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When Oil Prices Spike, Renewables Become More Than Just Climate Policy

Lai Cheng March 17, 2026 0 Comments

Every time oil prices surge, the world is reminded of a simple truth: fossil fuels are not just bad for the climate, they are dangerously volatile. The current energy crisis — fuelled by the conflict in the Middle East sparked by the United-States-Israel illegal attack on Iran — has left governments and households scrambling to absorb higher costs. But beneath the headlines lies a deeper...

9 FOOD REMEDIES for Common Body Problems

Lai Cheng March 16, 2026 0 Comments

1. LOW ENERGY – Chia Seeds Chia seeds are rich in fibre, omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and minerals like magnesium. They provide slow-release energy, help stabilise blood sugar levels, and prevent energy crashes. Soaking chia seeds improves digestion and nutrient absorption, making them ideal for daily energy support. 2. HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE – Garlic Garlic contains allicin, a powerful...

JELUTONG LANDFILL PROJECT – Time to Close It Down

Lai Cheng March 16, 2026 0 Comments

Four EIA rejections should mean the end for the Jelutong landfill site. No more time extensions should be given. The Penang state government must honour its promise made to transform the site into a quality public park for all the people of Penang. The Protect Karpal Singh Drive Action Committee (ProtectKarpal) calls on Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow to publicly reaffirm that no time...

What Nature Can Teach Us about Life

Lai Cheng March 16, 2026 0 Comments

Let’s take a minute to appreciate what nature can teach us about life. Nature offers us so many learnings that can only enrich our lives! Source: 1 Million Women

GROW LIKE BAMBOO

Lai Cheng March 16, 2026 0 Comments

No one claps in the waiting season. But that’s where the real work happens. Think about bamboo. 5 years of daily watering... nothing. Then in just 6 weeks, it shoots up 90 feet. Same effort. Same care. Different season. Consistency often looks like silence. But silence isn’t failure... it’s preparation. In a world obsessed with instant wins, remember: The strongest growth happens...

World Consumer Rights Day 2026: Addressing Asbestos Risks in Children’s Play and Craft Sand Products

Lai Cheng March 14, 2026 0 Comments

Ahead of World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) 2026 on March 15, themed “Safe Products, Confident Consumers”, the Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) calls on the Malaysian government to ensure that all play and craft sand products available in the Malaysian market are free from asbestos, one of the ten chemicals or groups of chemicals of major public health concern, according to the World...

Educational Visit on Obesity and Diabetes Awareness by SK Jelutong to Consumers’ Association of Penang

Lai Cheng March 13, 2026 0 Comments

On 25 February 2026, a group of 27 students (15 females & 12 males) and 6 teachers, including the headmaster from SK Jelutong school, visited the Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP). The visit was organised as an educational visit to create awareness among students from Young Doctors Club about obesity and diabetes, as well as to help them understand the causes, health impacts, and ways...

Awareness Raising Programme on Plastics and Composting for Trainee Teachers from IPG Kampus Tuanku Bainun at CAP on 5 March 2026

Lai Cheng March 11, 2026 0 Comments

On 5 March 2026, a group of 14 trainee teachers (9 females & 5 males) and 5 lecturers from IPG Kampus Tuanku Bainun, Bukit Mertajam, Penang visited the Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP). The visit was organised as an educational visit to create awareness among trainee teachers about the impacts of single-use plastic usage, as well as to help them understand the benefits and ways to do...

GLOBAL OUTCRY: Do Not Join UPOV 1991

Lai Cheng March 11, 2026 0 Comments

Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) and the Malaysian Food Sovereignty Forum (FKMM) have submitted an international petition to the Malaysian Prime Minister, Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim. This petition signed by 97 international, regional, and national based organisations from across the globe urge the Malaysian government to carefully reconsider the intention to join the UPOV 1991 Convention. Through the...

Where Books are Unguarded, Yet Not Stolen

Lai Cheng March 10, 2026 0 Comments

In the heart of Baghdad, Iraq, lies Al-Mutanabbi Street, a historic centre for bookselling that dates back centuries. It is the intellectual soul of the city, where stacks of books line the sidewalks, often reaching several feet high. What is most remarkable is that at night, many of these books are left outside, completely unguarded. When asked why they don't worry about theft, the locals share...

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