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Category: Environment EN

“FROGS = CLEAN WATER ALARM SYSTEM!”

Here’s the wild truth: Frogs breathe through their skin – so even a little pollution can poison them. If frogs thrive in your pond, it’s a gold-star sign your garden’s water and soil are healthy! Why frogs matter: Nature’s warning system: Their sensitive skin makes them first responders to dirty water or chemicals. Ecosystem guardians: Frogs = balanced ponds, fewer pests, and a...
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HIDDEN RISK OF TOUCHING STORE RECEIPTS

Recent studies have revealed that holding paper receipts for just 10 seconds can lead to significant absorption of Bisphenol S (BPS) through the skin, surpassing the safety thresholds set by California's Proposition 65. BPS is known to be a harmful endocrine disruptor that may interfere with reproductive health and development. The chemical is used in thermal receipt paper to help ink appear...
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PROTECT KARPAL SINGH DRIVE

Reject Reclamation & Toxic Recycling! Protect Karpal Singh Drive, a community movement, is objecting to the proposed 160-acre reclamation project (90 acres landfill, 70 acres reclamation) at Jelutong Landfill extending to Karpal Singh Drive in Penang. There is scientific evidence that the massive development project threatens our environment, health, and quality of life, says Protect Karpal...
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From Classrooms to Climate Action: Teachers Workshop on Energy Saving and Efficiency

On April 17, the Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) organized a workshop for teachers on “Reducing Energy Consumption Through Implementing Energy Saving and Efficiency Measures in Schools.” The event was held at SJK(C) Union, and we are thankful to the school for warmly hosting us. A total of 94 teachers from schools in Penang island participated in the workshop, reflecting strong...
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COPENHAGEN SHOWS CAR-FREE CITIES ARE POSSIBLE

Car-free initiatives are often disregarded as utopian and difficult to implement on any meaningful scale. Critics will say they’re only good for small towns. If that’s the case, somebody should tell Copenhagen, Amsterdam, and Oslo, whose largely car-free centres prove that with proper planning, education, and infrastructure, car-free cities are indeed very possible and functional. Source:...
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Southeast Asian Farmers’ Groups Reject Foreign Influence in Plant Variety Protection Discussions

Press Release   Davao, Philippines – 2 May 2025 – Farmers' groups across Southeast Asia today express their strong rejection of the ongoing involvement of government officials from our nations in the East Asia Plant Variety Protection Forum (EAPVPF), facilitated by the UPOV (International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants) Secretariat and heavily sponsored by Japan. We,...
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CAP: Bottled water does more harm than good

An advertised promise for safer, purer and healthier water has led Malaysians to consume an average of 150 litres of bottled water annually. Convenience, health considerations and a lack of trust in municipal tap water quality, have propelled this trend. Over the past two decades, bottled water has become a part of every social function. Gone are the days when water was served from a jug. But in...
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PLANT A TREE, BUILD A PLANET

It’s not just shade. It’s a birdhouse, a squirrel highway, a pollinator pantry, and an oxygen factory – all in one. From nesting birds to climbing insects, one tree can host hundreds of species. When you plant a tree, you create a living community – and you’re building a planet. – Info and picture from Home & Garden Tips  
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Youth Powered Sustainability Takes Root at Methodist Girls School, Penang

On 9 April 2025, the Consumers' Association of Penang (CAP) inspired a group of 65 enthusiastic students of Methodist Girls School in Penang with an engaging energy-saving awareness talk. This initiative aimed to instill a strong sense of responsibility and awareness about energy conservation among the youth. CAP research officer Ung Jun Min led the session, sharing easy-to-follow tips on how...
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