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. Liver and Kidney Toxicity: The liver is the primary target....
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. Why they are harder to catch: If a filter is...
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 mud crabs are "filter feeders" or bottom-dwellers. They live in...
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 cycle indefinitely. The Landfill "Tea" (Leachate): One of the biggest...
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 a vital role in all biochemical reactions, from the digestion,...
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 environment and ultimately our own health. Thousands of whales,...
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 constitute one of the more significant issues in domestic 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 optimal levels, it is a safe and highly effective public...
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 can and do occur. These issues often stem from ageing...
