Category: Environment EN

ENERGY MONITORS AND THE PATH TO A SUSTAINABLE SCHOOL SMK (P) Methodist proudly collaborated with CAP to implement electricity-saving measures, building on the school’s ongoing energy conservation practices. Teacher Puan Nur Nadia Zafirah binti Mohd Zamri provides the following encouraging update: Our school was delighted to collaborate with CAP when the idea of implementing electricity-saving...

From Classrooms to Homes: THE RIPPLE EFFECT OF ENERGY SAVING SK Bukit Gelugor is proud to have collaborated with CAP on the Energy Saving Programme, an initiative that has actively engaged the entire school community in conserving energy. Puan Siti Salmah binti Hashim, Senior Assistant for Co-curriculum in the school, shares the following: The school feels extremely proud and honoured to have...

EMPOWERING STUDENTS AS CHAMPIONS OF ENERGY SAVING CAP’s energy-saving and conservation programmes in schools this year have yielded encouraging results. Schools that participated in our programmes are now making conscious decisions every day to find ways to save energy and practising efficient energy use. SJK(C) Shih Chung Cawangan supports CAP’s energy-saving initiative, seeing it as both a...

Here’s something you probably didn’t know. Oysters have a tremendous ecological value – acting as natural water purifiers by filtering and removing pollutants from the sea. Oysters, clams, and other shellfish help remove excess nitrogen from waters by incorporating it into their shells and tissue as they grow. Oysters also filter these pollutants by consuming them or shaping them into...

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...