Category: Environment EN

Biodiversity is the web of life that connects us all and the foundation of our well-being. We rely on it for the food we eat, the water we drink, the medicine we use, a stable climate, economic growth, and so much more. Yet, human activity is driving biodiversity loss at unprecedented rates. Urgent action (habitat restoration, species reintroduction, reducing pollution, and promoting sustainable...

In Japan, the reverence for nature runs so deep that even trees over a century old are not carelessly cut down for construction – rather, they are carefully and respectfully relocated. One remarkable example is the relocation of a 150-year-old camphor tree in Osaka, where engineers and arborists worked together for months to ensure the tree’s survival during a major station renovation. These...

This year 22nd April marked Earth Day with more than just words at Komtar, Penang through an impactful collaboration with the Penang Green Council (PGC). The programme turned words into action, ideas into initiatives, and passion into progress. The Earth Day Exhibition brought together students, teachers, community members, civil society organisations and passionate changemakers to honour our...

On 16 April 2025, the Consumers' Association of Penang (CAP) conducted an energy-saving talk at SK Dato Kramat, engaging almost 50 energetic students. The session’s objective is to raise awareness among students about the value of energy conservation. Ung Jun Min, CAP research officer, shared practical energy-saving tips that students could easily apply at home and in school. She encouraged...

On 21 March 2025, the Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) conducted an engaging energy-saving awareness session with almost 60 eager Energy Monitor students at SJK(C) Union, Penang. It was a continuation of our mission to build environmental awareness among young minds and encourage them to take responsibility for the world they live in. This initiative began on 21 March 2024, when CAP...

On 23 April 2025, the Consumers' Association of Penang (CAP) conducted an engaging energy-saving talk at SMK Sungai Ara, reaching out to a vibrant crowd of nearly 300 students. The session aimed to spark awareness and encourage a culture of energy efficiency among young learners, as part of the broader effort to combat climate change. CAP’s research officer, Ung Jun Min, shared a variety of...

Trees provide us with incredible benefits – reducing heat, purifying air, offering shade, and even influencing rainfall. Let's cherish and protect these natural treasures. Source: Young Farmer

On 23 April 2025, the Consumers' Association of Penang (CAP) brought an eye-opening energy-saving programme to SK Bukit Gelugor, reaching nearly 300 students. The initiative aimed to instill a strong sense of responsibility toward energy conservation among the younger generation. During the session, CAP research officer Ung Jun Min shared a series of practical, easy-to-follow energy-saving tips...

The plastic you use today never really goes away. Plastics can take anywhere from 20 to 500 years to decompose, depending on the material and structure. A plastic bottle made from PET takes around 450 years to decompose. Even your great-grandchildren’s great-grandchildren could find the plastic you threw out long ago. When plastic eventually breaks down, it never fully disappears; it just gets...