July 2012 – Consumers Association Penang

NO to hidden costs when eating out: Service tax and service charge should be included in the prices advertised

admin July 31, 2012 0 Comments

Consumers should always know exactly how much is the price of their food and drinks before they purchase them. Thus the price of any food or beverage should automatically include extras like the 6% service tax (to be paid to the government) or/and where applicable, the 5-10% service charge (to be paid to the waiter). The present practice of putting a notice saying (often in fine print) that...

Invitation to Penang Forum 5

admin July 28, 2012 0 Comments

We have heard of the state government’s plan to turn Penang into an international city. Does this coincide with civil society’s vision of Penang as a liveable place? Come and join in the discussion. A Public Dialogue With The Chief Minister: "A Vision For An International Liveable City" DATE & TIME: 4 August 2012 (Saturday) 2.00 - 5.00 pm VENUE: Bosch Hall, Pusat Penyayang/Caring Society...

Drastically Raise Cigarette Prices in Our Next Budget

admin July 25, 2012 0 Comments

The Government should raise cigarette prices to RM30 from the current RM10 for a pack of 20 sticks if it is really serious about curbing the smoking scourge. This is because using “price and tax measures to reduce the demand for tobacco” is one of the most effective ways to reduce cigarette consumption among smokers and deter potential smokers. This measure is recognised by tobacco control...

Nuclear energy in Malaysia: From “Option” to “Point of no return”

admin July 19, 2012 0 Comments

The Malaysian Coalition Against Nuclear (MY-CAN) of which the CAP, Sahabat Alam Malaysia, Third World Network and many other NGOs are members of, are deeply concerned about the Malaysian government opting for nuclear power for our energy needs instead of choosing safe, sustainable and renewable energy for our future needs. This is our urgent petition to the Government. We, the undersigned civil...

CAP’s Healthy Lifestyle Campaign

admin July 16, 2012 0 Comments

Health Exhibition at Penang GH, 16-20 July 2012 The Consumers Association of Penang calls on consumers to keep away from products that damage health and practise a healthy lifestyle. The consumption of unhealthy foods rich in sugar, fat, salt and chemicals and the modern sedentary lifestyle of Malaysians have led to steep rises in non-communicable diseases. Nearly two-thirds of Malaysians...

SAM objects to siting of proposed smelting and Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) plants in Tg. Hantu, Perak

admin July 12, 2012 0 Comments

Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) reiterates its objection to the siting of two proposed projects i.e. an iron and steel mill covering 202.35 hectares and a liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply plant covering 60 hectares in Tanjung Hantu, Manjung District, Perak. Both the proposed projects have been identified having potential adverse effects and would directly impact the natural environment and coastal...

Resolve pollution problem in Bukit Ijok Immediately

admin July 10, 2012 0 Comments

CAP urges the Kedah State government and the Baling District Council (MDB) to take immediate action to address pollution problems faced by about 200 residents in Bukit Ijok, Mukim Pulai, Baling District. Our recent survey found that the pollution problem arises from a waste landfill in that area. Leachate from the landfill is polluting the river here and emanating bad odour, besides killing...

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Month: July 2012