Category: Health EN

On 18 June 2026, the Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) was the key speaker in the "Asbes-Stop Now" campaign at Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) in Sintok, Kedah. The event drew an enthusiastic crowd consisting of 19 male and 16 female Year 5 students and four female teachers from SK Batu 8 Changlun, Kedah, alongside 20 male and 60 female committee members of the campaign comprising of...

On 19th June 2026, the Consumer’s Association of Penang (CAP) held a forum to impart asbestos awareness at Pusat Jagaan Warga Emas Pewaris Langkasuka (PEWARIS), an old folks' home located in the outskirts of Jitra, Kedah. A total of 41 participants from the vicinity, notably one youth and two persons with disabilities (PWD), attended this programme, which included five CAP staff and two...

Toxic mercury not only lurks in women’s skincare creams, it is present in men’s skincare products too. Recent tests in the Philippines have found this potent neurotoxin in fairness creams for men. Toxics watchdog group Ecowaste Coalition found high levels of the chemical in two brands of Pakistan-made creams bought online – Chandni Whitening Cream Men's (blue packaging) and Arena Gold...

Most of us sense that taking a walk in a forest is good for us. We take a break from the rush of our daily lives. We enjoy the beauty and peace of being in a natural setting. Now, research is showing that visiting a forest has real, quantifiable health benefits, both mental and physical. Even 5 minutes around trees or in green spaces may improve health. Think of it as a prescription with no...

Nicotine-based vapes, or e-cigarettes, are likely to cause cancers of the lung and oral cavity, according to a new study led by UNSW Sydney and published in Carcinogenesis. The study analyses a wide body of global research and was led by UNSW cancer researcher Adjunct Professor Bernard Stewart AM, with investigators from The University of Queensland, Flinders University, The University of...

OPEN LETTER Penang, 7 June 2026 – Civil society organizations have warned the Malaysian Government that intellectual property (IP) proposals being tabled by the European Union (EU) will weaken Malaysia’s generic industry, undermine competition and increase prices of pharmaceutical products in Malaysia. The fourth round of negotiations is expected to take place on 9-12 June 2026, according to...

You thought PFAS, the “forever chemicals,” were bad. You thought microplastics were bad. Did you know we also have PFAS microplastics – a particularly persistent and toxic form of microplastics? Yet, industry wants to continue producing and using PFAS plastics regardless of the costs to our health and the environment. PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) and microplastics are already...

True wellness extends beyond medicine in bottles. Exercise, sleep, laughter, sunlight, and meditation all play vital roles in supporting the body’s natural healing systems and mental resilience. Moving our bodies, giving ourselves space to rest and reset, breathing in the calm of nature, and sharing a genuine laugh all heal in ways no prescription can. Nourishing ourselves with wholesome food,...

Despite various health awareness campaigns conducted every year, the use of nicotine or tobacco products such as vapes, electronic cigarettes and conventional cigarettes among children and teenagers continues to raise concerns. Devices regarded as alternatives to cigarettes are becoming increasingly popular to young people through various appealing flavours and modern designs, raising concerns...