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WHO: 2.6 million die annually due to alcohol

Lai Cheng June 26, 2024 0 Comments

Alcohol kills nearly three million people annually, the World Health Organisation said today, adding that while the death rate had dropped slightly in recent years it remained "unacceptably high". The United Nations health agency's latest report on alcohol and health said alcohol causes nearly one in 20 deaths globally each year, through drink driving, alcohol-induced violence and abuse, and a...

Ultra-processed foods: here’s how they may affect the way the immune system functions

Lai Cheng June 26, 2024 0 Comments

In our fast-paced world, convenience can often come at the cost of nutrition. This shift has led to an increased reliance on ultra-processed foods. But diets high in ultra-processed foods are increasingly being linked to numerous health issues – including obesity, metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular diseases. The poor nutritional profile of ultra-processed foods, which often lack...

Don’t waste your waste, recycle it for money with Trash4Cash

Lai Cheng June 26, 2024 0 Comments

The first Trash4Cash automatic drive-through recycling centre in Seberang Perai aims to not just offer convenience and promote recycling awareness, but also to help the public generate income from waste. Based on the DIY (do-it-yourself) concept, the centre operates round-the-clock with no operators and is equipped with CCTV cameras, lights, fans and WiFi powered by solar energy. Trash4Cash...

SAVE ENERGY – A Handy Resource for All Consumers

Lai Cheng June 26, 2024 0 Comments

Most energy sources produce pollution or greenhouse gases when burned and this is contributing to the climate crisis. Reducing energy use is crucial in the fight against climate change. When a large number of consumers actively participate in energy conservation efforts, the collective impact can be significant. We have a shared responsibility to save the environment. With this in mind, CAP...

CULTIVATE THE 6 P’s OF LIFE

Lai Cheng June 25, 2024 0 Comments

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Southeast Asian States’ Position in Global Plastics Treaty Negotiation: A Case of Maladministration?

Lai Cheng June 25, 2024 0 Comments

If governments abandon their responsibility to secure their citizens’ health through a strong Global Plastics Treaty, they could face legal liability. By Rayhan Dudayev and Fajri Fadhillah At the United Nations Environmental Assembly in March 2022, nearly 200 governments agreed to start creating a legally binding Global Plastics Treaty to stop plastic pollution. Two years later, we are...

Planet-first diet cuts risk of early death by nearly a third, study says

Lai Cheng June 25, 2024 0 Comments

Closely following a planet-friendly diet of mostly fruits, vegetables and whole grains reduces the risk of premature death by nearly one-third in people, while also dramatically cutting the release of greenhouse gases devastating the planet, a new study found. “Eating more whole plant foods, less animal foods, and less highly processed foods is better for people and planet alike,” said...

Hidden plastic deep in the ground

Lai Cheng June 25, 2024 0 Comments

Despite major operations to close down illegal dump sites in Kuala Langat, local activists are still finding places with plastic waste buried deep in the soil throughout the district. These organisations have also found new dump sites scattered throughout the area, with one containing plastic from ewaste. Kuala Langat Environmental Action Group’s Pua Lay Peng said despite state authorities...

Time to Reform the Pension Scheme for Elected Representatives in Malaysia

Lai Cheng June 24, 2024 0 Comments

The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) urges the government to exercise its role as stewards of public trust and fiscal responsibility by continually evaluating and adapting existing pension policies to serve the best interests of all Malaysians. We call for a comprehensive review and scaling down of the pension schemes for Ministers and elected representatives, including Members of...

‘Turn off the tap’ of plastic waste, govt urged

Lai Cheng June 24, 2024 0 Comments

A national approach to addressing plastic pollution should come with the reduced production of plastic materials, says an environmentalist.Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) research officer Mageswari Sangaralingam said that while the move to introduce new legislation to handle the problem is laudable, the issue needs to be addressed at source. “We agree there is a need to seriously look...

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