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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PLASTIC POLLUTION

Since the 1950s, researchers estimate humanity has produced 9.2 billion tonnes of plastic, some 7 billion tonnes of which have become waste. A major source of plastic pollution are single-use plastic products, which are not circulated in the economy, overwhelming waste systems and entering the environment. Some of the most common single-use plastic products are water bottles, dispensing...
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Tackling Malaysia’s Property Overhang in the Low-Cost Flats and Low-Medium Cost Apartment Sectors

The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) is concerned about the persistent property overhang and the continued pursuit of further construction of both residential and commercial buildings. As of 2024, Malaysia’s residential property market remains under significant strain from a persistent property overhang, with 22,642 unsold completed units nationwide, valued at RM14.24 billion. The...
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EASY WAYS TO DRINK MORE WATER EVERY DAY

Water is of major importance to our body and drinking enough water is important for health. Up to 60% of the human adult body is water. The brain and heart are composed of 73% water, and the lungs are about 83% water. The skin contains 64% water, muscles and kidneys are 79%, and even the bones are watery: 31%. Being adequately hydrated is critical for your body to work as it should. Water is...
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WHAT MAKES A HOUSE A HOME

Not its Size or Price, but the People and Warmth Within We live in a world that often measures worth by appearance, cars, clothes, and especially homes. People are quick to judge others based on where they live. If someone lives in a small or simple house, some may assume they are less successful or less happy. But this kind of thinking misses what truly matters in life. A big house doesn’t...
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Malaysia-European Free Trade Association partnership agreement could negatively impact many sectors, says CAP

PETALING JAYA: The proposed Malaysia-European Free Trade Association (Efta) Economic Partnership Agreement (Meepa) could have far-reaching consequences for public health, access to seeds, and farmers’ rights, says the Consumers Association of Penang (CAP). Health policy advisor Dr Lim Chee Han stated that the leaked intellectual property (IP) annexe of the deal contains “TRIPS-plus”...
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THE COOLING POWER OF TREES

Want to keep your surroundings cool? Plant trees. How do trees cool the air? The most obvious way trees cool the air is by shading. Reducing the amount of sunlight striking buildings and pavement reduces the amount of energy that is absorbed and re-radiated into the air. Trees also cool the air by a process known as “transpiration cooling”. As trees release water into the atmosphere from...
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Tragic Gerik Express Bus Accident Highlights Urgent Need for Road Safety Reform

The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) is deeply saddened by the recent tragic accident that occurred on the East-West Highway near Tasik Banding, Gerik. An express bus, carrying students from the University Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI), collided with a Perodua Alza MPV, resulting in the loss of 15 young lives. CAP extends its heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims during...
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Malaysia – EFTA Economic Partnership Agreement (MEEPA) Will Jeopardise Public Health, Access to Seeds & Farmers’ Rights

The recently leaked Intellectual Property (IP) Annex of Malaysia’s trade agreement with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), comprising Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland, will have serious implications for public health and food security in Malaysia. This analysis examines the implications of the IP Annex of the Malaysia-EFTA Economic Partnership Agreement (MEEPA), as...
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