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Author: Lai Cheng

It Doesn’t Make Sense to Delay GEG

The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) finds it outrageous that in Parliament the tobacco and vape industry lobbyists met members of parliament (MPs) seeking support for the vape industry agenda recently. The lobbyists have been actively involved in derailing the Generational End Game (GEG) legislation. We wish to point out that the government has the responsibility to protect their public...
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PROTECT FORESTS FOR ANIMALS

Forests matter for nature – they are home to over 80% of terrestrial biodiversity, including 80% of amphibians, 75% of birds and 68% of mammals. Wildlife depends on trees and forests. Trees provide nesting sites, food, habitat and shelter for a wide variety of animals. From the smallest insects to large predators, everything is represented. (Green is a Mission) “Forests provide habitats for...
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Should you charge your phone overnight? Will ‘overcharging’ make it explode? Common battery myths debunked

In the world of lithium-ion batteries, smartphones take centre stage. Yet they’ve also sparked an ongoing debate: does prolonged (or overnight) charging wreak havoc on your battery? A number of factors determine a phone battery’s lifespan, including its manufacturing age and its chemical age. The latter refers to the battery’s gradual degradation due to variables such as fluctuations in...
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STRESSED OUT? WATCH & LISTEN TO BIRDS

Stressed? Anxious? Watch and listen to birds. Spending even a small amount of time outdoors being near birds is good for you. Just seeing them improves mental health and well-being. “Everyday encounters with bird life are associated with long-lasting (up to 8 hours) improvements in mental well-being. Improvements in not only in healthy people but also in those with a diagnosis of...
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TRASH TALK

There is a massive island of trash in the Pacific Ocean that is estimated to be the size of the US state of Texas. While conservationists have tried to curb pollution, many nations have made trash into a profitable business, with some countries evading their own environmental laws to export their waste to developing nations. The Modus Operandi’s Manila Chan speaks to Consumers Association of...
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Speech by Mr Mohideen Abdul Kader, President of Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) in conjunction with Green Action Week, 2023

Greetings and welcome to CAP’s Green Action Week (GAW) 2023 fair.  The GAW theme this year is “sharing community” which aims to promote sustainable, collaborative, equitable, and creative ways of being in the world.  CAP is focusing on seed sharing this year wherein we have organised several events to raise public awareness regarding community and farmers’ seed systems which enshrine...
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NEED A MOOD BOOST? GO BANANAS

Bananas have multiple health benefits.  This sunny yellow fruit also has a happy superpower: it can serve as a substantial mood-booster. Here's the science, from a researcher who specialises in the links between nutrition and mood. Shawn Talbott, PhD, a nutritional biochemist, offers the following insight on bananas. One banana contains 20% of your recommended daily allowance of Vitamin B6....
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WHAT’S IN A HEALTHY PLATE?

What’s for your lunch today? A healthful, balanced lunch should have these food groups: lean protein, whole grains, and fruits and vegetables. Harvard Health has the following advice for a healthy plate: > Fully half your plate should contain fruits and vegetables. Aim for a variety of colours and types. (Note that for these purposes, potatoes – including French fries – don’t count as...
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Sahabat Alam Malaysia and Greenpeace Call for Genuine Reform of the Energy Sector, No To Nuclear Power Pathway

Joint Statement by Sahabat Alam Malaysia and Greenpeace Malaysia regarding the International Nuclear Science, Technology and Engineering Conference (iNuSTEC2023) & Nuclear Youth Competition 2023 (NYC2023). Recently, Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) and Greenpeace Malaysia were invited to speak at a dialogue session at the International Nuclear Science, Technology and Engineering Conference...
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