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CAP Calls for Taxes on Unhealthy Food to Curb Obesity and Health Issues

Lai Cheng August 8, 2024 0 Comments
The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) urges the relevant authorities to implement taxes on unhealthy food as a measure to curb obesity and related health issues. According to the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2023, Malaysians face a health crisis of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) with a surge in overweight and obese individuals. One major concern is the impact of...
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CAP Urges Action Against Poisoning of Stray Animals

Lai Cheng August 6, 2024 0 Comments
The Consumer’s Association of Penang (CAP) is deeply concerned by alarming social media reports about incidents of poisoned stray dogs found dead in the Tanjung Bungah neighbourhood in Penang. Last year, there were 29 instances of dog poisoning in Island Glades, leading to the deaths of 29 dogs. Additionally, five deceased dogs were found in Brown Garden, Gelugor, under similar circumstances....
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5 ACTIONS FOR GOOD HEALTH

Lai Cheng August 5, 2024 0 Comments
Self-care actions can help to prevent disease, maintain health and manage health conditions. They are habits, practices and lifestyle choices – things that we can do to look after ourselves and lead a healthier life. Here are some things to keep in mind. Regular physical activity. This has huge health benefits for our hearts, minds and bodies. Did you know that physical activity helps to...
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SPEND TIME IN NATURE

Lai Cheng August 5, 2024 0 Comments
Nature has long been considered the ultimate healer, but we humans are spending less time outdoors in our modern, fast-paced, and ever-connected way of life. Forgoing time in nature – or just time outside in general – is a missed opportunity to benefit your mental, emotional, and physical health, because spending time in Mother Nature can help relieve stress and anxiety; boost our immune...
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Waste Trade: A Form of Colonialism

Lai Cheng August 2, 2024 0 Comments
A short explainer on waste trade across Global South, and how it is a new form of waste colonialism as it perpetuates environmental and social injustice. By Mageswari Sangaralingam In 2017, China announced a stop on the import of 24 types of waste beginning 1 January 2018. This decision, coupled with the fact that under China’s Operation National Sword, the illegal smuggling of waste would...
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SAY NO TO PLASTIC

Lai Cheng August 2, 2024 0 Comments
How Plastics Harm Human Health & the Planet Plastic is the general common term for a wide range of synthetic or semi-synthetic materials used in a huge and growing range of products in our everyday lives, from disposable water bottles and packaging to toys, textiles and hundreds of other common items. Although plastics have become ubiquitous, they are a threat to human and health and the...
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Impose Ban on Heavy Vehicles during Peak Hours on Penang’s Roads

Lai Cheng August 2, 2024 0 Comments
The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) has urged the Road Transport Department (JPJ) to impose a ban on heavy vehicles during peak hours to alleviate traffic congestion. A CAP survey revealed that the movement of goods and construction vehicles during peak period, specifically in the morning and evening, significantly contributes to traffic congestion and disrupts the smooth flow of...
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