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ARE YOU IN A CIRCLE OR A CAGE?

Lai Cheng May 10, 2024 0 Comments

Is your circle of friends, or those you regularly hang out with, a cage? The people you surround yourself with matter more than you know. Whether it’s your friends, colleagues or people you frequently spend time with, your circle determines your growth. “The people we surround ourselves with, the charities we volunteer for, the organisations we serve, and those we spend our time with should...

Encourage Culture of Reading in Malaysia – Jom Baca!

Lai Cheng May 10, 2024 0 Comments

Reading is more than just literacy – it’s also about learning the skills needed to build a better world and a brighter future. But research shows that both reading habits and comprehension among young people worldwide are declining. To strengthen reading ability among young Malaysians, Swedish Ambassador to Malaysia Dr Joachim Bergstrom reached out to leading Swedish organisations involved...

CAP: Don’t sacrifice health and lives of the people at the altar of company profits

Lai Cheng May 9, 2024 0 Comments

We refer to the recent news report that the Penang authorities have rejected CAP’s proposal to restrict the hours of operation for 24-hour restaurants and eateries. Penang State government executive councillor Jason M.L. H’ng stated CAP’s proposal will “not only disrupt worker livelihoods but also lead to a domino effect on the economy”. He didn’t explain how. It is strange that the...

THEN AND NOW: Pen vs iPhone

Lai Cheng April 30, 2024 0 Comments

Pen and book gifts are dying out. Today’s kids appreciate gadgets, gizmos and games. New technology and changing trends have really impacted what it's like to be a child. Gone are the days when children used to enjoy the simple things in life. How will childhood differ 50 years from now with further advances in technology?

CAP: Enough evidence to proof the negative effects of late-night meals

Lai Cheng April 26, 2024 0 Comments

The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) welcomes the announcement by the Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly to study carefully CAP’s call for abolishing 24-hour licenses for eateries and restaurants. He has stated that he would consult the stakeholders before making a decision. Abolishing 24-hour licenses does not mean closing down restaurants and eateries. What we are calling for is to...

HOW TO BE HAPPY

Lai Cheng April 24, 2024 0 Comments

Experiencing happiness is important for our emotional and physical health. How can we grow happiness in our daily life? Happiness is an inside job. It is not a gift you receive, it is an emotion you create and cultivate in your life. Happy people live with purpose, says an article in Psychology Today. They find joy in lasting relationships, working toward their goals, and living according to...

CAP: Repeal 24-hours operating license for eateries

Lai Cheng April 22, 2024 0 Comments

The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) supports the move taken by some eateries to shorten the operating hours however this should made mandatory as presently there are still restaurants operating for 24 hours. The authorities should repeal the 24-hour, operating license given to eateries as studies have shown that there are negative effects of late-night meals such as weight gain, sleep...

THE REAL LUXURIES IN LIFE

Lai Cheng April 5, 2024 0 Comments

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Lai Cheng April 4, 2024 0 Comments

Good to remind ourselves – and to teach our kids …. If you take a piece of rotten fruit and place it beside perfectly good fruit, what happens? The mould from the rotten fruit spreads over to the good fruit and both end up in a bad condition. Being too close to the wrong people, those with negative and toxic behaviour, can ruin you – you become just like them. Beware of the company you...

Masjid Pengkalan Hulu the First Mosque in Perak to Ban Single-Use Plastics

Lai Cheng March 4, 2024 0 Comments

Masjid Jamek in Pengkalan Hulu, Perak has become the first mosque in the state of Perak to implement a ban on single-use plastics, including food and drink in plastic. The mosque committee in Pengkalan Hulu also organised an awareness programme on the dangers of single-use plastics. This awareness programme was initiated by the mosque committee after receiving advice from the Sultan of Perak....

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