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Don’t Let Debt Control Your Life

Lai Cheng July 29, 2026 0 Comments

Debt isn’t just numbers on paper. It’s stress, lost sleep, and years of freedom traded away. High-interest debt compounds against you the same way good habits should compound for you. The longer you delay, the heavier it gets. Wealth isn’t only about making money. It’s about stopping the silent leaks that chain you down. If you have debt, list it. Pay off the smallest or highest-interest...

Johnson & Johnson to Pay $5.5 Billion Settlement in Talc Cancer Lawsuit

Lai Cheng July 28, 2026 0 Comments

Johnson & Johnson said it would pay an estimated $5.5bn to resolve tens of thousands of lawsuits alleging its baby ⁠powder and other talc products caused ⁠ovarian cancer, in a landmark deal that could end a contentious, decade-long legal battle. Johnson & Johnson on Monday said the settlement covers about 76,000 claims, including ones consolidated in a federal court in New Jersey,...

ARE YOU AN OVERTHINKER? Thinking Too Much is a Disease

Lai Cheng July 22, 2026 0 Comments

Lying in bed for hours at night replaying conversations in your head? Wondering if you said the right thing at that important meeting? Analysing every tiny detail of a situation you can’t control? Taking ages to make decisions because you’re analysing all the possible outcomes? Overthinking is a big waste of time and energy. It is said that only about 2% of 1% of our thoughts deserve to be...

True Greatness Needs No Validation

Lai Cheng July 21, 2026 0 Comments

There is a saying that goes, "The mountain never climbs down to prove its height". What this means: True greatness needs no validation. Don't get caught up seeking approvals, or social media validation for who you are or the work that you do. You don't need to prove your value to others. Not every criticism deserves a response. You don't need to fight others who are trying to diminish you. Like...

Home Nutrition Garden Training 2026

Lai Cheng July 20, 2026 0 Comments

The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) is conducting a hands-on training session to help you start your very own home nutrition garden! Whether you have a sprawling backyard or just a small balcony, this training is designed to give you the practical skills needed to grow healthy, organic vegetables right at home. How to join? This event is open to registered participants only, so make sure...

5 Foods to Eat to Beat the Heat

Lai Cheng July 17, 2026 0 Comments

During a heat wave, dehydration can sneak up on you faster than you think. Keep an eye out for these signs of low hydration: fatigue, wooziness, headaches, cramps, and darker urine. If you’re tired of plain water, don’t worry. You can load up on hydrating fruits and veggies, too. Source: Consumer Reports

RESPECT & PROTECT SNAKES – They are Nature’s Silent Guardians

Lai Cheng July 16, 2026 0 Comments

As the world marks World Snake Day on July 16, Consumers Association of Penang calls on Malaysians to rethink long-held misconceptions about snakes and recognise their indispensable role in sustaining healthy ecosystems and biodiversity. This year's theme, "Respect, Don't Fear: Protecting Nature's Silent Guardians", carries a powerful message that challenges deeply rooted prejudices and...

Norway Restricts AI Use in Schools

Lai Cheng July 16, 2026 0 Comments

Norway is drawing a hard line in the classroom. Starting in the 2026 school year, Norway implemented a strict, age-based restriction on generative AI in schools. The policy completely bans AI for children aged 6 to 13, limits usage for 14-to-16-year-olds to direct teacher supervision, and allows independent AI use only for students aged 17 and older. The new standards will be imposed from the...

Protecting Malaysia’s Sharks and Rays is Protecting Our Oceans

Lai Cheng July 14, 2026 0 Comments

As the world observes Shark Awareness Day on 14 July 2026, the Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) draws attention to the plight of sharks and rays. They are among the ocean’s oldest and most ecologically vital species, as they face an increasingly uncertain future. In Malaysian waters, many species continue to experience intense pressure from overfishing, bycatch, habitat degradation,...

The Dangers of a Passive Society

Lai Cheng July 13, 2026 0 Comments

Famous linguist, philosopher, historian and social critic Noam Chomsky once said, "As long as the general population is passive, apathetic, diverted to consumerism or hatred of the vulnerable, then the powerful can do as they please, and those who survive will be left to contemplate the outcome." Chomsky warns that power grows strongest when people stop paying attention. When society is...

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