Category: Environment EN

The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) calls on the authorities to establish a committee of experts, including civil society representatives, to study the root causes of the perennial flood problem and to make recommendations to remedy it. According to the Special Report on the Impact of Floods in Malaysia 2024 by the Department of Statistics Malaysia, it is estimated that Malaysia recorded...

The climate crisis is a health crisis and each of us has the power to act. > Choose clean transport > Try a plant-based diet > Shop locally > Call on governments to ensure clean air and adopt smart climate policies > Speak up about climate change > Demand suppliers to reduce emissions Every climate action counts. Source: World Health Organization  

The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) and Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) urge the Penang State Government to exercise caution regarding its enthusiasm over the recent discovery of rare earth elements purportedly valued at RM87 billion within the state. We advise the government to thoroughly assess the potential environmental, social, and economic impacts before making any decisions about the...

CROWS AND THEIR AMAZING INTELLIGENCE Crows are among the most intelligent birds on earth. In Japan, crows have mastered one of the most ingenious survival tricks ever observed in birds. They deliberately drop walnuts onto busy streets, patiently waiting for cars to do the hard work of cracking them open. Once the traffic light turns red and the cars stop, the crows safely swoop in to retrieve...

Planting a seed today is more than just a simple act; it’s an investment in the future. Every tree, flower, or vegetable we plant serves as a reminder of our responsibility to protect the Earth and its future. These tiny actions become the lungs of tomorrow, sustaining generations with fresh air, food, and beauty. By nurturing plants, we give back to the planet and its ecosystem, allowing the...

On the 16th of November 2025, Penang Suya Meiyarivagam (PSM) conducted its annual event for parents and volunteers at Sri Balathandayutabani Temple, Penang. The programme was attended by approximately 185 participants. The day was observed as Self-Achievement Day. As part of the event, an awareness session on energy conservation and energy efficiency was held, with emphasis on lifestyle changes...

It takes only minutes to cut down a forest, drain a wetland, or clear a grassland. But restoring what was lost isn’t measured in days or months – it’s measured in decades, sometimes centuries. A tree can be felled in seconds, but a healthy mature forest takes generations to grow. Wildlife displaced today may never return. Soil that’s stripped or compacted can take a lifetime to heal....

Most people, apart from those in the scientific community, have very limited knowledge and understanding of the crucial role that microorganisms play in enabling life on Earth to exist. Unlike other living things that can be seen and heard, microorganisms are invisible to the naked eye. As the earliest forms of life, they are found everywhere on the planet, from the frozen reaches of the Arctic...

Two Lungs. One Earth. One Future. In this striking image, Earth’s lungs take form – one thriving with green forests, the other alive with coral reefs and marine life. Together, they symbolise the delicate balance that sustains life on our planet. Forests and oceans aren’t just natural beauty – they are our planet’s life support systems. They breathe for us, purify the air, regulate the...