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PROMOTING CONSUMER ACTION FOR JUST ENERGY TRANSITION IN MALAYSIA

Lai Cheng September 6, 2024 0 Comments

Energy Saving Initiatives in Selected Schools in Penang – a CAP Project Report The Consumers' Association of Penang (CAP) is proud to share the report of our recently completed project, “Promoting Consumer Action for Just Energy Transition in Malaysia” in schools. This project aimed to raise awareness among consumers and school communities, about the importance of energy saving and energy...

Understanding PFAS: Environmental Persistence and Human Health Concerns

Lai Cheng September 6, 2024 0 Comments

What is PFAS and where is it used? PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a large group of over 4,700 synthetic organic substances that are widely used in consumer and professional products. This category includes chemicals such as perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), some of which have been in commercial use since the 1940s. PFAS are highly stable...

CAP Urges Government to Reject Misinformation from ENDS and HTP Industry, Citing Public Health Risks

Lai Cheng September 5, 2024 0 Comments

The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) urges the government to reject the arguments presented by the electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) (inclusive of e-cigarettes and vapes) and heated tobacco products (HTPs) industry. The arguments proffered by the ENDS and HTP industry and their lobbyists echo those previously employed by the tobacco industry, which is now heavily regulated...

DON’T LET THE MIRROR DEFINE YOU

Lai Cheng September 5, 2024 0 Comments

You’re worth more than what the mirror shows. The mirror reflects only your appearance, not your inner values and who you really are. Don’t let the media, including social media, define your self-image too. The World Counts website revealed these sobering truths: > One study conducted a test on women. 3 out of 4 said that they were overweight. In reality, only 1 out of 4 really was. >...

The Double-Edged Sword of Plastics in Asia’s Healthcare

Lai Cheng September 4, 2024 0 Comments

PPE, syringes, and other single-use plastics in the medical sector are a major contributor to the plastic problem. But the industry can be part of the solution, too. By Michelle Reyes and Donna Mae Ocmeja The global attention on plastic pollution largely centers around plastics used in consumer products, such as packaging and single-use wrappers. However, the contribution of the healthcare...

HOW TO USE ORANGE PEELS TO DETER INSECTS & PESTS

Lai Cheng September 4, 2024 0 Comments

Don’t throw away those orange peels. Repurpose them into a household bug spray. The essential oils in orange peels repel mosquitoes and flies. Just cut the peels up and put them in a jar covered with white vinegar for a few days, then strain and use. Orange peels can also be used to make a garden spray to deter and get rid of pests like slugs, aphids, ants, whiteflies and fruit flies. Just...

THE PALE BLUE DOT: OUR SHARED HOME

Lai Cheng September 3, 2024 0 Comments

Make it a Happy Place Do you know, human beings are just tiny specks in a massive universe. And Earth viewed from space is just a pale blue dot. What this means: On the grand scale of the universe, every human being and every single thing we own on earth is microscopic or insignificant. Embrace humility and awe. We share this small world together, so let’s all get along. Learn the ways of...

ARE YOU AN IMPULSE BUYER?

Lai Cheng September 3, 2024 0 Comments

Impulse buying can create unnecessary spending and overconsumption, which drives climate change (increasing our greenhouse gas emissions) By taking a breath before we buy something, asking ourselves whether we really do need it, we are thinking of our Mother Earth and prioritising her. Here are things you could do when you feel stressed/bored instead of resorting to shopping for a thrill: >...

HEALTHCARE STARTS WITH YOUR PLATE

Lai Cheng September 2, 2024 0 Comments

In a modern world dominated by Western science, technology and philosophy, protecting our health has increasingly emphasised medical solutions. What people need to hear is this: Healthcare doesn’t begin in the doctor’s office but in the kitchen. Up to 80% of chronic illness could be prevented through lifestyle. A primary driver of disease is chronic inflammation, and this can arise from poor...

BEFORE THE COFFEE GETS COLD

Lai Cheng September 2, 2024 0 Comments

Life is a fleeting dance, a delicate balance of moments that unfold before us, never to return in quite the same way again. Regret is a bitter pill to swallow, a weight that bears down upon the soul with the burden of missed chances and unspoken words. So, let us not leave anything for later. Let us seize the moments as they come, with hearts open and arms outstretched to embrace the...

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