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Leading Non-government Organisations (NGOs) in Penang call on the Penang state government to urgently establish a State Commission of Inquiry (SCI) into the Paya Terubong landslide tragedy near Taman Seri Rambai, that occurred on Sunday, Oct 25 which killed a 73-year-old retired…
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29 October 2026 A new report, The Climate Cost of Burning Waste: The Carbon Intensity of Waste-to-Energy Incinerators in Delhi, and Why It Should Not Be Funded as Climate Action, finds that electricity generated by Delhi’s four operational waste-to-energy (WTE) incinerators…
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New study finds lead up to about 1,100 times the safe limit; coalition calls for Malaysia’s voluntary standard to be made mandatory KUALA LUMPUR, 27 October 2026 — One in four household paints tested in Malaysia contain lead above the internationally recognised safe limit of 90…
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A recent media report stated that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim would personally monitor Universiti Malaya’s (UM) student residence project. The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) appreciate the Prime Minister’s concern in completing the project without any delay…
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27 October 2026 – Grassroots movements, community leaders, and activists from across the Asia Pacific and other regions have called for urgent systemic transformation rooted in people’s power, ecological justice and internationalist solidarity, following the Friends of the Earth…
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Want to think more clearly, feel better, and improve your focus? Go for a short walk. Just 20 minutes of walking can make a difference in how your brain functions. Physical activity increases blood flow, delivering more oxygen and nutrients to brain cells.
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The choices you make today shape the life you’ll live tomorrow. People can guide you, support you, and show you the way. But no one can take your steps for you. Doctors won’t make you healthy. Nutritionists won’t make you slim. Teachers won’t make you smart.
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The world authority on threatened wildlife classified 96 percent of all coral reef systems as “critically endangered”. Almost all of the world’s shallow-water coral reefs face an extremely high risk of collapse in the next 50 years, the International Union for Conservation of…
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Malaysia, alongside other strategically important financial jurisdictions, lacks comprehensive restrictions on financing deforestation and ecosystem conversion ahead of the UN biodiversity summit.
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The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) urges the authorities to collaborate with institutions of higher learning, research bodies and businesses to develop practical solutions that curb open burning and enhance the economic value of padi waste.
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Discussions on food security, biodiversity loss, and climate change have attracted ample public attention in recent years. Yet one critical environmental issue of major concern to the Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP), which often goes unnoticed is the decline of insects.
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As an agricultural stronghold, Malaysia is heavily dependent on pesticides, bringing forth harmful consequences for human health and the environment. Among these are Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs) that pose exceptionally high risks to human health and the environment.
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A centuries-old tree is not blocking urban progress; it is evidence of what existed before it. Old trees are living memories, natural shelters, and gifts from generations before us. These trees stand tall, giving quietly, protecting endlessly.
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There are a lot of healthy foods that you can work into your diet to improve your heart health. Some of the best foods for heart health are dark leafy greens.
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KUALA LUMPUR October 15, 2026 — Forty years of empty promises since 1982 have culminated in today’s transboundary haze crisis, exposing how voluntary frameworks merely shield poor enforcement while fueling the destructive expansion of large monoculture plantations.
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The Brazilian Supreme Court has confirmed that Brazil’s 2017 ban on asbestos includes mining asbestos for export. Brazil now joins Canada as a large former producer of chrysotile asbestos, which has banned chrysotile from being mined, exported, used, or manufactured into…
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On 10th October 2026, in collaboration with the State Assemblywoman (ADUN) of Mata Ayer, YB Puan Wan Badariah binti Wan Saad, the Consumer’s Association of Penang (CAP) held an asbestos awareness raising programme at Pusat Khidmat Wakil Rakyat in Kampung Mata Ayer, Perlis.
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“The ocean is transforming before our eyes: Warming, rising seas, and ecosystem degradation are interconnected signs of significant and long-term change.” The 10th annual Copernicus Ocean State Report, released recently by a team of more than 100 international scientists…
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You might have noticed AI features appearing in more of the apps and services you use every day. Open Word, search Google or check WhatsApp and there’s a good chance you’ll spot it somewhere on the screen.
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Picture from Techworm/ Fb Researchers at Flinders University have found new evidence that coffee and tea may have different relationships with bone health in older women. Published in Nutrients, the study tracked nearly 10,000 women aged 65 and older for 10 years.
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The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) finds the National Budget 2027 beneficial to a broad segment of the population. However, we remain apprehensive about Malaysia’s RM40 billion fuel subsidy bill, as it continues to depend on the global geopolitical climate and on oil…
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High blood pressure – or hypertension – often shows no warning signs, yet it increases the risk for heart disease, stroke, blindness, dementia, and other complications. A simple blood pressure check can be life-saving.
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Once again the Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) draws attention to the World Migratory Bird Day which is celebrated on the second Saturday of every May and October. This year it falls on 9 May and 10 October.
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Did you know that in Malaysia, anyone aged 60 and above is officially recognised as a senior citizen? From financial assistance and healthcare support to transportation services and lifestyle benefits, the government and various organisations offer a range of benefits to help…
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The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) submitted a memorandum on 6 October 2026 to the Prime Minister, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability, and members of the Pesticides Board, urgently calling for…
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CAP’s Green Action Week 2026 Programme On 3 October 2026, CAP held a programme at our premises in conjunction with Green Action Week 2026. The theme for this year is “Sharing Herbal Wisdom”.
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Mexico has unveiled nationwide rules restricting cellphone use in schools for younger students from bell to bell, as concern grows over the effects of screen time on children.
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Happiness is not a matter of fortune, but of practice, cultivated quietly over time. It grows not when your circumstances change, but when your habits do. Here are 10 rules to adopt for a happy life. 1. BE grateful for what you have.
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Teach your children to appreciate and respect nature from the earliest moments of their lives. Let them walk barefoot on the earth, listen to the whispers of the trees, and gaze at the stars with wonder.
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Have an urge to smoke? Instead of puffing on that cancer stick, try chewing on a cinnamon stick. In a 5-day plan to quit smoking designed in 1964 which received recognition from the American Lung Association, the American Cancer Society and even the World Health Organisation…
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Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) strongly condemns the denial of entry into Miri, Sarawak of its President, Meenakshi Raman, today, 29 September 2026. Meena arrived at the Miri Airport on a 2.40 pm flight, which landed at approximately 4.50 pm, but was stopped and refused entry by…
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Picture credit: Brainy Monkey A quiet policy shift in Rotherham, England has turned into one of the most talked-about examples of low-cost environmental change. Back in 2013, the town decided to stop mowing large stretches of roadside grass.
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(A Wisdom Story) There is a Taoist story about a man who repaints his boat. He’s so pleased with how it looks that he decides to take it out on the lake. As he steers through the fog, another boat slams into his, damaging the new paint job. The man is furious. Why didn’t the […]
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The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) and 40 other Malaysian civil society organisations call on the Malaysian Government to reject intellectual property demands by the European Union (EU) that go beyond Malaysia’s obligations under the WTO Agreement on Trade-Related…
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US Senator Bernie Sanders warned in a speech on 21 September 2026 that the world is hurtling toward “an extremely dangerous global oligarchy” whose unprecedented concentration of wealth and political power endangers democratic institutions, the environment, and humanity’s…
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The great Dalai Lama once said, “Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.” Indeed, kindness is the universal language that can be spoken by everyone. Here are many ways to be kind. Be kind to people. Acts of kindness can make the world a happier place for everyone.
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Denmark Proposes New Law to Allow Citizens to Copyright their Face, Voice & Body Against AI As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more powerful, a new problem is spreading across the internet: AI deepfakes.
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If you’re looking for a simple food to support your overall health, look no further than the humble tomato. Tomatoes are a nutritional powerhouse with a wide range of health benefits. Tomatoes are loaded with a substance called lycopene.
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Malaysia Must Reject TRIPS-Plus Provisions in the Malaysia-EU Trade Negotiations to Protect Public Health, Food Security and National Interests URGENT 21st September 2026 YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim Prime Minister of Malaysia and Minister of Finance Malaysia cc.
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Google’s Gemini artificial intelligence model unexpectedly gained unauthorised access to the systems of 3 real companies during a cybersecurity evaluation conducted in May by the independent testing firm Irregular.
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Modern life taught us to think of movement as something separate from life. A workout you schedule. A class you sign up for. A step goal you try to hit after the rest of the day has already drained you.
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Picture credit: The OT Toolbox Laughter is strong medicine. When you laugh, your body responds in ways that promote healing, relaxation, and resilience. It is a simple form of self-care that supports your body, mind, and relationships – and a natural and powerful tool that can…
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Chemical Review Committee recommends listing toxic lead chromate pigments under the Rotterdam Convention Toxic lead chromate pigments are still produced, sold and shipped around the world for use in paint, despite this being a significant source of childhood and occupational…
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by Azam Aris For two consecutive weeks, during Friday prayers, on Aug 28 and Sept 4, the imam at the Putra Heights mosque – echoing sermons delivered at other mosques across Selangor – spoke forcefully about the need for Muslims to free themselves from greed and to place the…
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Image credit: Unbox Engineering Europe is tightening restrictions on one of fashion’s most controversial practices: destroying unsold clothing and footwear.
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Image credit: Science Explorist Modern society is facing an unprecedented mental health crisis, but the root cause may lie far deeper than individual biochemistry. Modern culture constantly encourages us to earn more, buy more, achieve more, and compare ourselves with others.
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Broccoli is often hailed as a cancer-fighting food. What gives broccoli its cancer-fighting power is sulforaphane, a naturally occurring plant compound with a whole host of benefits (antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer properties, to name a few).
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Anthropic Researcher Resigns, Warning that AI Race to Superintelligence Could Endanger Humanity A researcher with the artificial intelligence research company Anthropic is quitting the AI industry entirely, citing fears that leading labs are racing to build systems they cannot…
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The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) calls on the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to take action against those responsible for dumping construction debris in Pontian, Johor, which is allegedly from Singapore.
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A US judge in Virginia has ruled that 3 researchers did not defame Johnson & Johnson by publishing research linking cosmetic talcum powder products to mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer.
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The world is now expected to cross the 1.5°C global warming threshold – and getting temperatures back down could become one of humanity’s biggest challenges yet.
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Jakarta, September 09 2026 — Friends of the Earth Asia Pacific (FoE APAC) condemns the recurring transboundary haze crisis in Southeast Asia, as smoke from forest and land fires currently burning in Indonesia, particularly in the Kalimantan region, has reportedly reached…
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The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) is shocked by the collision between the Penang ferry and the vessel identified by the media as MV Mekar Jaya on 1 September 2026 within the Penang Port limits, near the Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal (PSAH).
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Continuing our annual seed-sharing tradition this year, CAP is opening its doors to the community to share seeds, saplings and stem cuttings from 9 September 2026 until 30 September 2026.
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The months of August and September are deeply meaningful for Malaysia – a time when we commemorate the establishment of the nation and the birth of the Federal Constitution.
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Why Business Needs More Moral Courage By Datuk Dr Anis Yusal Yusoff In an era increasingly defined by rhetoric, political polarisation and episodic activism, The Man Who Could Move Mountains: Reflections on the Social Activism of S M Mohamed Idris reminds us that genuine and…
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New York City just banned generative AI for over half a million students. Starting with the 2026-2027 school year, kids from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade cannot use tools like ChatGPT in classrooms.
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CAP’s programme at SJK (T) Bayan Lepas, Penang on 11 August 2026 SJK (T) Bayan Lepas, Penang is a sustainability-forward school with various ongoing impactful initiatives.
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Have you experienced online shopping scams, poor banking services, hidden fees, high prices, or substandard goods? Your voice matters! Take this survey to help the Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) and the National Consumer Advisory Council (MPPN) push for stronger laws and…
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Kuala Lumpur. Jakarta September 3, 2026. Following a visit to Batam, the Basel Action Network (BAN), together with Nexus3 Foundation and Ecological Observation and Wetlands Conservation (Ecoton) in Indonesia, have identified three containers suspected of carrying electronic…
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The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) urges the Perlis State Government, Kangar Municipal Council (MPK) and the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (JPS) to urgently investigate and repair the collapsing Repoh riverbank near Kangar Central Market, which endangers road…
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The RM13 billion hole blown into Lembaga Tabung Haji is not an isolated tragedy. It is a warning. The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Tabung Haji exposed creative accounting, opaque transactions and reckless decisions involving the savings of millions of Malaysians.
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A small data centre may seem modest compared to massive AI facilities, but its resource demands can still be enormous – especially when it comes to water.
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By Lawrence S. Wittner The Trump administration has tried to eliminate all US food assistance. Starvation is a particularly cruel and horrible way to die.
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There was an older woman who lived a few streets from us. Most mornings, she walked to the shops. Nothing remarkable. A small bag on the way there. A slightly heavier one on the way home. There was a shortcut she could have taken that avoided the steps. She rarely used it.
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We call it development. Nature calls it destruction. One side has forests, rivers, birds, animals, and clean air. The other side has smoke, oil, factories, concrete, and machines. And somehow, we still ask why the Earth is losing balance.
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In parts of Turkey, road safety messaging has taken a strikingly literal form. Instead of relying on signs or slogans, traffic authorities in provinces including Erzurum, have displayed real crashed vehicles as part of local road safety campaigns.
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As companies race to develop and deploy AI systems, there is a race to replace: humans replaced as creators, counsellors, caregivers and companions; and in most jobs and decision-making roles – concentrating ever more power in unaccountable institutions and their machines.
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Fresh fruit is bursting with health-giving vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients and fibre. Eating a diet high in fruits and vegetables can reduce your risk of developing heart disease, cancer, inflammation, diabetes and more.
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The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) urges the Penang State Government, Penang Island City Council (MBPP), and relevant departments and agencies to conduct an investigation and take immediate action to address the coastal erosion and marine pollution currently affecting…
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As higher electricity bills make solar more attractive, loans and rent-to-own schemes help middle-class families overcome ownership cost barriers. Cheaper solar power is increasingly attractive for the middle class in light of rising electricity bills.
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How should Malaysia switch from fossil fuels like coal to clean energy sources such as solar? We need your voice! Whether you have solar panels at home, are considering them, or are just curious about renewable energy, your perspective is extremely valuable.
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We celebrate bright cities. More streetlights. More buildings glowing through the night. More light everywhere. It feels like progress. But while our cities shine brighter, the natural world grows darker in a different way. Many creatures depend on darkness to survive.
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Cybercriminals thrive on creating urgency. Do not give them the upper hand. Always check links, ignore pressure tactics and safeguard your credentials. If your bank account is compromised, act immediately by calling your bank’s hotline or the National Scam Response Center at…
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