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GET RID OF LIZARDS WITH PLANTS

Lai Cheng June 10, 2024 0 Comments
Annoyed by lizards and their droppings in your home? These little reptiles play a role in our ecosystem – they eat insects and keep insect populations at bay – so it’s best to drive them out rather than kill them. One natural way to keep them out of your home is by growing some indoor plants. Placing fresh garlic around the house helps too. Here are some plants that can keep lizards away,...
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WORLD OCEANS DAY

Lai Cheng June 10, 2024 0 Comments
National Fisheries Resources on the Brink of Destruction? World Oceans Day is an annual event established by the United Nations (UN) to raise awareness and commemorate the importance of protecting marine ecosystems around the world. June 8 is not just a day to celebrate. This celebration should be translated into an action plan to ensure that fisheries resources can be inherited and enjoyed by...
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50 WAYS TO CHILL

Lai Cheng June 7, 2024 0 Comments
Taking breaks helps you maintain your mental and physical health – and to cope better with the ebbs and flows of life. Here are 50 good ways to spend your time and be rejuvenated in body and mind. (Illustration via @LEAD_Coalition)  
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THE WEIGHT OF THE GLASS (A wisdom story)

Lai Cheng June 6, 2024 0 Comments
A psychology professor walked around on a stage while teaching stress management principles to an auditorium filled with students. As she raised a glass of water, everyone expected they’d be asked the typical “glass half empty or glass half full” question. Instead, with a smile on her face, the professor asked, “How heavy is this glass of water I’m holding?” Students shouted out...
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PUT OVERRIPE BANANAS TO GOOD USE

Lai Cheng June 6, 2024 0 Comments
Recycle overripe bananas by hanging them up in your garden. Here are the benefits of doing this. 1. Attracts Beneficial Insects. The sweet aroma of overripe bananas attracts butterflies, bees and ladybugs. 2. Nutrient-Rich Compost. After attracting insects, the banana can be added to your compost pile for nutrient-rich soil. 3. Natural Fertiliser. As the banana decomposes, it releases nutrients...
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CAP Calls for Careful Consideration of Solar Energy Adoption in Malaysia

Lai Cheng June 6, 2024 0 Comments
The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) urges the Malaysian government to consider all aspects of solar energy adoption carefully. In our recent memorandum submitted to relevant agencies on 23 May 2024, we have outlined the benefits, challenges, and key recommendations for the energy transition toward solar power. Our objective is to ensure that informed decisions are made, prioritizing...
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Textile and Tyre Industries Contributing to Microplastics Crisis

Lai Cheng June 5, 2024 0 Comments
The textile and tyre industries are among the major contributors of microplastics to the environment, says an academic. Universiti Sains Malaysia’s Applied Microbiology Professor Dr K. Sudesh Kumar said most of our clothes contain polyester, which is a type of plastic. “Every time we wash our clothes, large quantities of microfibres are released from the clothes. These microfibres then break...
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Microplastics Stay in the Body and Are Harmful

Lai Cheng June 5, 2024 0 Comments
Microplastics that are consumed, mostly through seafood, stay in the body and could negatively affect human health, say environmental experts. Environment and waste management expert Dr Theng Lee Chong said scientists have found that the interaction of microplastics in human bodies mostly through ingestion and inhalation can produce various kinds of toxicity, depending on the types of...
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Malaysians Eat the Most Microplastics Out of 109 Countries

Lai Cheng June 5, 2024 0 Comments
Malaysia ranks the highest among 109 countries in consuming microplastics, which are plastic particles smaller than 5 mm, a recent study found. The study, published in the Environmental Science and Technology journal, found that Malaysians eat an average of 502.3 mg of microplastics daily per capita. The report noted that more than 50% of Malaysia’s microplastic consumption was from fish...
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“LEAD-FREE” PAINTS WITH HIGH LEVELS OF LEAD

Lai Cheng June 5, 2024 0 Comments
Consumers, beware. “Lead-free” paints can still contain lead, warns Philippines toxics watchdog group Ecowaste Coalition in a recent press release. In its latest tests, the group detected illegal levels of lead on 7 colours of an imported spray paint brand despite the "no Pb" icon on the can (Pb is the symbol for lead from the Latin word, plumbum). The implicated products were new “made in...
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