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Make those responsible for Batang Kali tragedy accountable   

Lai Cheng December 19, 2022 0 Comments
Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) express our deepest condolences to the families who lost their loved ones in the Batang Kali landslide tragedy. It is one of the worst tragedies in recent times and should serve as a wake-up call to the authorities to take measures to ensure the safety of campsites and recreational grounds near hill slopes. The tragedy occurred due to the collapse of the...
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Drinks Manufacturers Rolling out NUTRI-GRADE LABEL IN SINGAPORE Ahead of Dec 30 Deadline

Lai Cheng December 19, 2022 0 Comments
In Singapore from December 30, pre-packaged drinks with higher sugar and saturated fat content must be labelled with a Nutri-Grade mark in a scheme announced by the Health Ministry in 2019. The mark comprises 4 grades classifying drinks from A to D, with D being the unhealthiest. The products include fruit juices and juice drinks, soft drinks, milk and yogurt drinks, and instant powdered...
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A CULTURE OF SEED SAVING & SHARING

Lai Cheng December 19, 2022 0 Comments
Farmer Mr Cheah Sin Chor's organic Kacang Itek seeds from Kelantan have been shared with Sam, a local home gardener who grew it in his garden and brought back the seeds to CAP to be shared with others. Thank you, Mr Cheah and Sam. This is seed saving and sharing! (Picture shows Mr Cheah on the left, and Sam on the right) Agroecology Fund  
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“AGROECOLOGY FOR ALL: Initiatives in Malaysia” – CONSUMERS ASSOCIATION OF PENANG

Lai Cheng December 19, 2022 0 Comments
N.V. SUBBAROW Bringing Agroecology into the Lives of Malaysians – the Success Story For Malaysian consumers, N.V. Subbarow is synonymous with the Consumers Association of Penang (CAP). He joined the rganisation in 1981 and has since immersed himself in all its activities. He championed consumers’ rights in all ways possible and played a crucial role in transforming the lives and thinking...
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MYSKILLS FOUNDATION

Lai Cheng December 19, 2022 0 Comments
Introducing Students to Chemical-Free Agriculture as a Livelihood MySkills Foundation in Kampung Baru Sejantung, Kalumpang in Selangor has been extensively carrying out environmental and agricultural activities for its students. It also ensures that the agricultural methods taught to the students are free from agrochemicals and holistic in nature. Through such genuine agricultural enterprise,...
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“AGROECOLOGY FOR ALL: Initiatives in Malaysia” – FARMERS

Lai Cheng December 19, 2022 0 Comments
KESAVAN MANOKARAN Safety and Health Officer Proposes Safe Farming Kesavan Manokaran's passion for planting and curiosity about nature led him to a career in agriculture. A Masters degree holder in industrial safety management, Kesavan has been working as a safety and health officer for the past 9 years. He talks to people from all walks of life about the safety measures they should adhere to in...
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“AGROECOLOGY FOR ALL: Initiatives in Malaysia” – FARMERS

Lai Cheng December 16, 2022 0 Comments
LEE KOK LEONG A Plea to Address the Plight of Landless Farmers Lee Kong Leong worked as an engineer for over 2 decades. Then he decided to switch his career to something life-enhancing and duly found his calling in farming. “I was determined that if at all I wanted to do farming, it should be without the intrusion of agrochemicals,” recalled Lee. In 2008, Lee approached the Agriculture...
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“AGROECOLOGY FOR ALL: Initiatives in Malaysia” – FARMERS

Lai Cheng December 16, 2022 0 Comments
YAHQAPPU ADAIKKALAM Devoted to Farming Yahqappu Adaikkalam’s 1½ acres of land at Batu Arang, Selangor, radiates all the agroecological features that are essential to protecting the earth from the intimidating clutches of agrochemicals. The 20 years of practising natural farming have turned Yahqappu into a refined farmer who puts the environment to the fore at all costs. Yahqappu has the least...
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A Commission of Inquiry should be set up for the landslide tragedy in Batang Kali

Lai Cheng December 16, 2022 0 Comments
SAM is shocked to learn about the horrific landslide tragedy in Batang Kali which has claimed several lives including children. Time and again we have been warning about allowing earthworks and other forms of activities on highlands and hillslopes which are environmentally sensitive areas. The root causes of the tragedy must be investigated and publicly disclosed. How was a campsite allowed on a...
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Transformative Cities People’s Choice Award 2022

Lai Cheng December 16, 2022 0 Comments
WINNERS ANNOUNCED Thank you to everyone who voted and celebrated the #TransformativeCities with us from all across the world! The award had a record-breaking reach, with over 16,000 people voting in the People's Choice Award, more than 50 media reports, and dozens of local events. Together we were able to highlight inspiring stories of change and share transformative practices with tens of...
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