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Address Solar Panel Waste Management and Promote Energy Saving

Lai Cheng June 5, 2024 0 Comments
In conjunction with World Environment Day on June 5, 2024, it is time for us to reflect on our role in safeguarding our planet. This year, the Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) highlights the growing importance of managing solar panel waste and adopting energy saving practices. The adoption of solar energy is a positive step towards reducing reliance on fossil fuels and combating climate...
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FRUITS HAVE PROTEIN TOO

Lai Cheng June 4, 2024 0 Comments
Mention fruit and we think of health-giving antioxidants and fibre. But do you know: fruits have protein too. Although not commonly consumed for their protein content – they provide less protein than vegetables, beans, nuts, and other high protein foods; hence they don't fall under the category of high-protein foods – fruits can add additional protein to your diet, every little bit counts....
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WHAT THE DATE LABELS ON YOUR FOOD ACTUALLY MEAN

Lai Cheng June 4, 2024 0 Comments
Most of us would check the dates on a packaged food before making a decision on whether to keep or toss it out. But do you know: Dates on food labels are the manufacturers’ best guess about how long a food will taste freshest; after that date, the quality gradually declines. Most date labels tell you about a food's quality, not safety, US food experts say. “There is nothing concrete for...
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LISTEN TO UNDERSTAND (A wisdom story)

Lai Cheng June 4, 2024 0 Comments
A disciple asked his Master: “What should a decent and respectful human being do to understand the real-world situation? What makes a human being out of touch with reality?” After a few moments of quiet stillness, the Master answered, “Always listen wholeheartedly to both sides and you will be enlightened; listen to only one side and you will be left in the dark.” (Moral of the story:...
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Ministry of Health bans sale of two types of spice products from India

Lai Cheng May 31, 2024 0 Comments
The Health Ministry has issued an order to stop the sale of two spice products from India suspected of containing ethylene oxide, an active ingredient in detergents. "Any traders, including online traders, who have stocks of these products are directed to stop the sale of the related products. "All e-commerce platforms and social media are requested to immediately cease advertisements for these...
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Lack of recognition of farmers’ rights by Malaysian government is worrying

Lai Cheng May 31, 2024 0 Comments
The following statement released by the Malaysian Food Sovereignty Forum is endorsed by 34 Malaysian organisations – including Consumers Association of Penang and Sahabat Alam Malaysia. We refer to the response of the Government of Malaysia1 to the communication document issued by Michael Fakhri2 , the Special Rapporteur on The Right to Food regarding the proposal for Malaysia to join the 1991...
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Enact the Generational End Game (GEG) law without delay

Lai Cheng May 31, 2024 0 Comments
Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) urges the government to enact a Generational End Game (GEG) which was adopted by the previous parliamentary special committee. It provides the roadmap to eliminate the social disease of smoking and vaping. The National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS): Adolescent Health, Malaysia 2022 reveals that “65.7% had initiated cigarette smoking, and 48.5% had...
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HOW TO REDUCE TRAFFIC BOTTLENECKS

Lai Cheng May 29, 2024 0 Comments
More roads = more traffic. This is known as "Induced Demand". Studies have shown that expanding road capacity often results in a proportional increase in traffic volume, negating the initial benefits. Expanding road infrastructure encourages car usage, leading to higher greenhouse gas emissions and environmental degradation. That’s a bad environmental impact. Investing in public transport...
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