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Why nicotine belongs to the Poisons Act

Mei Cheng April 5, 2023 0 Comments
The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) urges all Members of Parliament to support the Poisons Board in retaining nicotine as a controlled substance in the Poisons Act. We urge the government to pass the Generational End Game (GEG) bill to prohibit tobacco and vaping for anyone born after 2007 without any changes to the original content. The call for GEG is grounded in current events and...
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WHAT TO EAT TO BEAT MUSCLE CRAMPS

Lai Cheng April 4, 2023 0 Comments
  Muscle cramps happen when your muscles tense up and you can’t relax them. While painful, usually you can treat them yourself. Exercise, dehydration, and menstruation are common causes. One way to stop cramps is to stretch or massage your muscles and to eat enough of these key nutrients: potassium, sodium, calcium, and magnesium. They’re called electrolytes, and you can find them in the...
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ARE YOU BURNED OUT?

Lai Cheng April 4, 2023 0 Comments
  Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. It occurs when you feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and unable to meet constant demands. Burnout occurs in stages. The initial stages may not feel like much, but they can eventually lead to a habitual stage that, if left unaddressed, makes it difficult for you to function....
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It looks like it’s all about the money, not health

Lai Cheng April 4, 2023 0 Comments
“The health minister’s decision to exclude nicotine from being a controlled substance under the Poisons Act has had the unfortunate effect of allowing even children to use nicotine-laced vape ... Through this move, the ministry seems to be signalling that health is nowhere near as important as money.” – Dr M. Murallitharan, a public health physician who leads various medical professional...
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Ministry must ensure the Kedah state government does not approve rare earth mining activities in Bukit Enggang Forest Reserve in Sik, Kedah

Lai Cheng April 4, 2023 0 Comments
Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) urges the Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change (NRECC) to ensure that the Kedah State Government does not approve the mining of non-radioactive rare earth element (NR-REE) mineral resources in Bukit Enggang Forest Reserve (HS Bukit Enggang) in the District of Sik, Kedah. Although Article 74 (2) of the Federal Constitution read together with...
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HOW STRESS AFFECTS YOUR BODY

Lai Cheng April 3, 2023 0 Comments
It’s one thing to feel occasional stress, but constant pressure increases your risk of developing serious illness. Stress causes inflammation, affects your digestive tract, messes with your immune system, muddles your brain, and makes you feel crummy all over. Here’s what you need to know about the long-term effects of living a stressed-out life. Read more:  
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