August 2015 – Consumers Association Penang

PROBLEMS FACED BY LIVESTOCK FARMERS IN KAMPUNG KUBANG PALAS MUST BE HANDLED IMMEDIATELY

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The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) urges the Kedah state government to maintain grazing land in Kampung Kubang Palas near Kuala Nerang for the use of 200 livestock farmers in this village. The move is justified because the farmers involved are pioneers who have engaged in the livestock rearing activity for generations and are major contributors to the national economy and the supply of...

Resolve problems faced by Balik Pulau fishers

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The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) has urged the Fisheries Department and the Penang state government to investigate the source of problems that has led to certain types of marine life in the waters of Balik Pulau threatened and endangered. CAP’s survey found that in addition to high quality fish like Chinese pomfret and Silver pomfret, other marine life such as cockles, mussels,...

Another Construction Site Accident Due to the Usage of Poor Temporary Structures

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Such shock and disappointment we feel that another building under construction has had one of its floors collapse. Just like the incident in Alor Gajah 2 months ago, the temporary structure holding up the floors (that had not yet set) was not strong enough. It was reported that weak recycled items were used as the temporary structure. Why did the contractor decide this was the best way to go?...

Pollution Problem in Seberang Perai Getting Worse

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The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) urges the Municipal Council of Seberang Perai (Majlis Perbandaran Seberang Perai - MPSP) to pay serious attention and take immediate action to solve river pollution caused by dumping of rubbish and discharge of industrial waste in Seberang Perai. The issue that has dragged on for so long in the region not only causes bad odour but also threatens the...

Stop Nuclear Power Now!

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We, the undersigned citizens and civil society organisations, under the banner of the Malaysian Coalition Against Nuclear (MyCAN), unequivocally reject nuclear power as an option for Malaysia’s energy needs. We are against nuclear power for the following reasons: > Nuclear power is inherently unsafe. Studies have also shown that residents within a 100km radius of nuclear power plants (NPPs)...

Cockle Culture Affects Activities of Coastal Fishers in Kerian District

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Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) urged the Perak state government and the Fisheries Department to investigate the cockle culture project from Kuala Gula until Kuala Sepetang in the District of Kerian because it is affecting the activities and source of income of more than 1,000 coastal fishers here. The affected coastal fishers are from Kuala Gula, Kuala Kurau, Kuala Selinsing, Kuala Sepetang, Kuala...

Issue 45-4 July-Aug 2015

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We have stories which you will not find in other papers -- hard-hitting stuff with no holds barred, for we name the brands, companies or people in our exposes, unlike the commercial papers which are dependent on companies for their advertisements or are owned by political parties. You can expect our views and perspectives to be different, for we are on the side of consumers.

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Month: August 2015