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CAP: Toxic toys in the market

Lai Cheng December 12, 2023 0 Comments
The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) calls on parents to avoid plastic toys for their children as it was found to contain poisonous chemicals called chlorinated paraffin. Chlorinated paraffins, classified based on their carbon chain lengths, are highly toxic chemicals used in many types of plastics, including in plastic children’s toys. Evidence shows they may cause damage to the...
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6 HEALTHY VEGGIES TO EAT

Lai Cheng December 11, 2023 0 Comments
Vegetables are high in vitamins, minerals and essential nutrients – they’re some of the most nutrient-dense foods available. Eating a variety of vegetables can go a long way in preventing sickness and supporting the immune system. Dark green leafy vegetables for example, are an excellent source of fibre, folate and carotenoids. These vegetables also contain Vitamins C and K and the minerals...
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Indigenous residents’ associations in Sarawak urge the government to resolve the problems faced by rural communities

Lai Cheng December 11, 2023 0 Comments
On November 28, 2023, we, the representatives of nine residents’ associations of villages in Marudi, Baram Tengah, Bakong and Niah attended a meeting organised by Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) in Marudi to discuss several development issues faced by the residents of our villages. As a result of this meeting, today, in conjunction with the celebration of the Human Rights Day 2023, a memorandum...
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SEEKING A LIFE WITH LESS PLASTIC WASTE

Lai Cheng December 8, 2023 0 Comments
Malaysia is one of the top plastic polluters in the world. Reducing, repurposing and reusing are part of the country’s circular economy plan for managing plastic waste, along with recycling. However, the Malaysian recycling rate is sub-par, so reducing the amount of plastic waste going into landfills by any means is a good thing. The zero waste, or low-waste lifestyle of reusing, repurposing...
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THE BEST TIME TO EAT RICE

Lai Cheng December 8, 2023 0 Comments
When you eat is as important as what you eat. Plan your meals so that your biggest are the first two of the day, and eat a lighter dinner (eg: a salad with a small portion of protein). Eating bigger meals (eg: rice) early in the day helps our bodies process energy more efficiently. According to the book, “What to Eat When: A Strategic Plan to Improve Your Health and Life Through Food”,...
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HOW TO BOOST YOUR MOOD & ENERGY

Lai Cheng December 7, 2023 0 Comments
Feeling sluggish, tired and sleepy? Instead of plopping down in a chair, take a walk. Walking for just 10-15 minutes can leave you feeling energised for hours. Walking increases oxygen flow through the body. It also increases levels of cortisol, epinephrine and norepinephrine – hormones that help elevate energy levels. That is why going for a walk when you’re tired may be a more effective...
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PLASTICS TREATY NEGOTIATIONS – ON A ROAD TO NOWHERE?

Lai Cheng December 7, 2023 0 Comments
In March 2022, a global commitment was made to negotiate a comprehensive plastics treaty, addressing the entire life cycle of plastic. Now at the end of 2023, countries are still grappling with disagreements, particularly from "low-ambition" nations disputing fundamental terms like "plastics" and "life cycle." Despite some progress, such as increased support for tackling harmful additives, the...
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WHY HEART ATTACKS ARE MORE COMMON IN THE MORNING

Lai Cheng December 7, 2023 0 Comments
You’ve heard of people getting a heart attack in the middle of a crisis, during intense physical activity, or when they are seriously stressed. But do you know, we are more likely to have a heart attack in the morning than any other time of day? Doctors have long known that people are more likely to have a heart attack around the time when they are waking up from sleep than at other times....
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CAP’s Energy Conservation & Energy Efficiency Programme at SJK (C) Union

Lai Cheng December 7, 2023 0 Comments
Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) went to SJK (C) Union on 6 December 2023 to give a talk on Energy Conservation and Energy Efficiency. SJK (C) Union was classified as an eco-school, which made a lot of effort to promote sustainable and environmentally friendly approaches. About 832 primary school students attended the talk. Saraswathi Devi Odian, an education officer from CAP, was the...
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CAP: Take action against those responsible for purchasing defective ventilators

Mei Cheng December 6, 2023 0 Comments
The Consumers Association of Penang calls on the authorities to take action against those responsible for purchasing the defective ventilators* procured by the Ministry of Health (MOH) during the Covid-19 pandemic. During the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 the Cabinet was informed of the need for 800 ventilators, following which the Health Ministry had approved RM30 million to a company...
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