Consumers Association Penang

Consumers Association of Penang wishes all #Muslims out there a most #happy and #blessed #Eid. May your home be filled with joy, laughter & #love on this special day. #Aidilfitri

WHERE BOOKS ARE UNGUARDED, YET NOT STOLEN In #Baghdad, #Iraq, lies Al-Mutanabbi Street, a historic centre for bookselling where books are left outside at night, completely unguarded but are not stolen. #respect #community #tradition #trust #culture #DYK facebook.com/photo?fbid=135…

ARE YOUR CLOTHES SUSTAINABLE? The most sustainable outfit is the one you already own. #clothes #fashion #upcycle #consumer #swap Source: The Story of Stuff Project

SMALL STEPS, BIG RESULTS Most people misunderstand how change actually works. When #progress is invisible, the instinct is to assume that nothing is happening. Many people quit in this phase. #smallwins #achievinggreatness #keepgoing #wisdom #motivation facebook.com/ConsumerAssoci…

Your #heart's performance depends entirely on how you #live – daily habits determine long-term cardiac output, rhythm stability, vascular health, and disease #risk. #sunlight #exercise #nutrition #sleep #lifestyle #healthyhabits facebook.com/photo?fbid=134…

BUNGA KANTAN: Khasiat, Kegunaan & Cara Menanam Tahukah anda bunga kantan bukan sahaja menjadi bahan penting dalam masakan seperti #laksa dan #nasi ulam, malah pokoknya juga mudah ditanam di kawasan rumah jika mengetahui teknik yang betul? #garden #grow facebook.com/photo?fbid=134…

The way our bodies absorb nutrients depends heavily on the presence of accompanying enzymes and fibers found in whole foods. Choosing vibrant vegetables and seeds ensures that we receive these essential elements in their most bioavailable form. This approach honors the intricate biological evolution of human digestion. It is often forgotten that a simple meal of greens or nuts is a highly efficient delivery system for health. Prioritizing these authentic sources supports long-term well-being through the quiet power of nature.

WHAT KEEPS THE WORLD ALIVE Gold glitters, but it’s the #green that truly keeps the #world alive. #treasure #life #naturefacts #environment #planet #DYK Source: INature

TB #bacteria can remain in the #air for several hours, depending on the #environment. They are more likely to spread in indoor areas or other places with #poor air circulation, such as a closed vehicle, than in #outdoor areas. #safety #tips #infection facebook.com/photo?fbid=134…

A #law regulating #artificial #intelligence has been introduced in #Vietnam, making it the #first country in South-East Asia with a comprehensive framework on the #booming technology. The law applies to developers, providers & deployers of the technology. facebook.com/photo/?fbid=13…

Children who are overweight or #obese face an increased #risk of developing #serious #health conditions such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure & high cholesterol – conditions once considered exclusively adult diseases. #depression #lifestyle #health facebook.com/photo?fbid=134…

#Wild #plant species play a vital #role in sustaining #healthcare, #cultural traditions & #economic #security. Medicinal plant #conservation = protecting valuable #natural resources + safeguarding human #health, biodiversity, & cultural #heritage. #DYK facebook.com/photo?fbid=134…

SWEDEN BRINGS TEXTBOOKS BACK INTO CLASSROOMS #Sweden's #policy shift sends a powerful message to the world: technology is helpful, but it shouldn’t replace the magic of turning pages, underlining #ideas, and truly getting lost in a #book. #education #DYK facebook.com/photo?fbid=134…

The #Secret to LIFELONG #LEARNING Most people want to look #smart. The best learners are willing to look #new. #Progress belongs to those who #ask, #try, #fail, and try again. Stay #curious. Stay teachable. #student #question #beginner #wisdom #DYK Source: Thriving Studio

GLYPHOSATE FOUND IN SOUTH AFRICA'S STAPLE FOODS Glyphosate & its toxic metabolite, aminomethylphosphonic acid, have been detected in maize meal, #wheat flour, #bread, & baby cereal consumed daily by millions of South Africans. #publichealth #safety #DYK facebook.com/photo?fbid=134…

CAP calls for stronger enforcement against #illegal #hunting & the indiscriminate killing of bats + expedite implementation of “Totally Protected” status for #endangered flying fox species. #extinction #myths #nature #forest #guardian #plants #important facebook.com/photo?fbid=134…

Floating Chariot #Festival: CAP, the Penang State government for housing and #environment, PGC, MHS and the management of Sri Singamuga Kaliamman Temple in Teluk Bahang suggest safer & environment-friendly alternatives to #plastic. #safe #practice #DYK facebook.com/ConsumerAssoci…

How the #Global Flower #Trade Poisons Workers: A 2024 #study of Ecuadorian floriculture #workers found that 61% of workers showed symptoms consistent with pneumonitis, attributed to pesticide exposure & other agrochemicals used in #flower #farming. #DYK theguardian.com/global-develop…