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Nurturing Tomorrow’s Eco Leaders: SJKC Union’s Energy-Saving Journey

Lai Cheng May 24, 2025 0 Comments
On 21 March 2025, the Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) conducted an engaging energy-saving awareness session with almost 60 eager Energy Monitor students at SJK(C) Union, Penang. It was a continuation of our mission to build environmental awareness among young minds and encourage them to take responsibility for the world they live in. This initiative began on 21 March 2024, when CAP...
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SMK Sungai Ara Students Lead the Way in Energy Conservation

Lai Cheng May 23, 2025 0 Comments
On 23 April 2025, the Consumers' Association of Penang (CAP) conducted an engaging energy-saving talk at SMK Sungai Ara, reaching out to a vibrant crowd of nearly 300 students. The session aimed to spark awareness and encourage a culture of energy efficiency among young learners, as part of the broader effort to combat climate change. CAP’s research officer, Ung Jun Min, shared a variety of...
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New Concerns about AI Safety

Lai Cheng May 23, 2025 0 Comments
AI MIMICS HUMAN SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR Researchers have discovered that artificial intelligence doesn’t just imitate human language – it also mimics human social behaviour. A recent study published in Science Advances shows that when large language models interact in groups, they naturally organise themselves much like human societies do, developing their own shared norms and biases. Ariel Flint...
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HONOUR THE GROUND BENEATH YOU

Lai Cheng May 22, 2025 0 Comments
The soil under your feet is not dirt – it’s a living universe that feeds the world. Beneath every step you take lies a hidden world: billions of microorganisms, hardworking earthworms, and tiny insects all playing their part in the great cycle of life. Healthy soil isn’t just "nice to have" – it’s the foundation of our food, our forests, and our future. Without it, there are no...
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SK Bukit Gelugor Students Take the Lead in Energy Conservation

Lai Cheng May 22, 2025 0 Comments
On 23 April 2025, the Consumers' Association of Penang (CAP) brought an eye-opening energy-saving programme to SK Bukit Gelugor, reaching nearly 300 students. The initiative aimed to instill a strong sense of responsibility toward energy conservation among the younger generation. During the session, CAP research officer Ung Jun Min shared a series of practical, easy-to-follow energy-saving tips...
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PLASTIC NEVER DIES

Lai Cheng May 22, 2025 0 Comments
The plastic you use today never really goes away. Plastics can take anywhere from 20 to 500 years to decompose, depending on the material and structure. A plastic bottle made from PET takes around 450 years to decompose. Even your great-grandchildren’s great-grandchildren could find the plastic you threw out long ago. When plastic eventually breaks down, it never fully disappears; it just gets...
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WALK & CYCLE IF YOU CAN

Lai Cheng May 21, 2025 0 Comments
Going on a short journey? Leave the car at home and walk or cycle instead. Getting out walking or cycling burns calories, gets your heart pumping and works your legs and abs. It can also lift your mood, put a smile on your face and improve your general health and wellbeing. By swapping short car journeys with cycling or walking, you can easily build exercise into your day and reap the health...
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World No Tobacco Day Award 2025: Recognizing Contributions to Tobacco Control

Lai Cheng May 20, 2025 0 Comments
The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) would like to extend its heartfelt congratulations to all recipients of the World No Tobacco Day Award 2025 presented by the World Health Organization (WHO), especially to: YB Datuk Seri Dr. Haji Dzulkefly bin Ahmad, Minister of Health Malaysia; Dr. Noraryana Binti Hassan, Disease Control Division, Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH); and Dr....
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