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Once you ingest PFAS, they bind to proteins in your blood and circulate for years. Your body has no natural way to break them down, leading to cumulative internal damage....

As older "long-chain" chemicals (PFOA/PFOS) are phased out, industries have switched to "short-chain" versions like PFBA and PFHxA. These are proving to be a nightmare for Malaysia’s current water infrastructure....

In Malaysia, PFAS exposure through food is often higher than through water because the chemicals "climb" the food chain through biomagnification. The "Shellfish Trap": Species like blood cockles (Kerang) and...

The contamination of Malaysian rivers is a systemic issue caused by decades of industrial discharge and modern landfill leakage. Because PFAS are virtually indestructible, they persist in our tropical water...

Drinking water is essential to sustain life, and an adequate, safe, and accessible supply must be available to all. Water is the most important component of nutrition, and it plays...

The environmental impact of single-use plastics is finally starting to get the attention needed to tackle this growing problem. Mountains of waste are being washed into the oceans threatening marine life,...

The Importance of Water: A Life-Sustaining Resource Water is a crucial resource, indispensable in our everyday lives.  The perception of the merits and pitfalls of bottled water vs filtered water...

The question of whether fluoride in drinking water is safe is one that has been extensively studied, and the overwhelming consensus from global health authorities is that when controlled at...

While Malaysia's tap water is treated to meet minimum safety standards at the source, the journey it takes through pipes and the risk of raw water pollution mean contamination incidents...

The pH of Drinking Water: Defining the Normal Range Groundwater is a vital resource necessary for all aspects of human and ecosystem survival. Consequently, the quality of drinking water is...

The recent health advisory in Devon due to a waterborne outbreak highlights the importance of access to safe drinking water. With the detection of Cryptosporidium, a parasite causing diarrheal symptoms,...

It is not only our feet which leave a footprint on sandy beaches, but our heavy reliance on plastic materials is also creating a visible yet pervasive “plastic footprint” in...