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THE BATANG KALI LANDSLIDE – A National Dilemma or Symptomatic Problem?

Lai Cheng January 18, 2023 0 Comments

by Gary Khaeril Zach, Director of EDUTREE Services Traditionally, December is the time people take time off to relax, retreat and recuperate, especially for the city weary folks of Klang Valley and the surrounding urban areas. However, in the cool and quiet hours of 16 December, when Malaysia was asleep a tragedy began to unfold. First and foremost and with all due respect, our deepest regret...

UNITED STATES MUST ACT RESPONSIBLY TO END CLIMATE INJUSTICE

Lai Cheng January 17, 2023 0 Comments

Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) wishes to respond to the recent statement by the United States Ambassador to Malaysia, Mr Brian Mcfeeters entitled ‘Partners in climate action’, that was featured in a major English daily (6 Jan, 2023, Letter to Editor, The STAR). While we agree with the US Ambassador that bold action to tackle climate change is more urgent than ever by everyone, the partnership...

CAP: Refrain from taking alcoholic drinks

Lai Cheng January 17, 2023 0 Comments

The Consumers Association of Penang, (CAP) calls on consumers to refrain from taking alcoholic drinks. This is in view of the statement by the World Health Organisation (WHO) which says that No amount of alcohol is safe to drink. Alcohol consumption is associated with the risks of cancer and other health conditions. The United Nations health body says alcohol is a toxic, psychoactive, and...

Health Benefits Of Aloe Vera

Lai Cheng January 10, 2023 0 Comments

DO YOU KNOW: Polysaccharides in Aloe Vera can help to boost immune system and destroy cancer cells. Studies suggest they also display potent macrophage-activating activities like producing large volumes of nitric oxide that has anti-tumour properties. (Source: @OrganicLiveFood)

Spring cleaning bad luck away? Sweep scams away too!

Lai Cheng January 10, 2023 0 Comments

Cleaning your home to usher in the new year? Be careful! Many scammers are looking to steal your money by offering fake cleaning services. If you are a victim of financial scams, IMMEDIATELY call your banks or the National Scams Response Centre at 997! (Source: Bank Negara Malaysia)

GABUNGAN KEDAULATAN NEGARA

Lai Cheng January 9, 2023 0 Comments

Invites Minister of International Trade and Industry (MITI) to a Dialogue on the Ratification of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Transpacific Partnership (CPTPP) Gabungan Kedaulatan Negara (National Sovereignty Coalition) has sent an invitation today to YB Senator Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz, Minister of International Trade and Industry (MITI), to participate in a dialogue on...

NGOs Reject Proposals in Penang Draft Local Plan

Lai Cheng January 5, 2023 0 Comments

PRESS CONFERENCE by Several Civil Society Organisations on Wednesday, 4 January 2023, to highlight PENANG LOCAL PLAN 2030 The following are the statements issued during the conference. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… JOINT Press Statement BANTAHAN TO ZONING IN DRTPP 2030 FOR PART OF LOTS 403 AND 728 AND 78,...

Show kindness during Rabbit Year by not keeping one

Lai Cheng January 3, 2023 0 Comments

Every lunar new year is associated with one of the 12 zodiac animals, each bringing with them their own good fortune and strengths. With just weeks to go before the year of the rabbit is ushered, the Consumer Association of Penang (CAP) urges the public not to be tempted into buying a pet rabbit on impulse. In a consumer-oriented society people are tempted to get the animal associated with the...

REVIEW MALAYSIA’S PARTICIPATION in the CPTPP Agreement – Memo to the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security

Lai Cheng December 29, 2022 0 Comments

Malaysia's participation in the CPTPP agreement should be reviewed for the benefit of farmers, fishermen and livestock breeders as well as the nation's food security. The Malaysia Food Sovereignty Forum has on 29 December 2022 submitted the following memorandum – signed by 54 organisations – to the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security YB Tuan Haji Mohamad bin Sabu on the matter....

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