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Resolve problems faced by Balik Pulau fishers

admin August 17, 2015 0 Comments

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

admin August 14, 2015 0 Comments

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

admin August 12, 2015 0 Comments

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.

TPPA Section On State Enterprises Appears To Be Very Damaging: Malaysia Should Not Join In the Conclusion of the TPPA

admin July 31, 2015 0 Comments

The Ministerial meeting of the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) now taking place in Hawaii should not reach a conclusion of the negotiations because many important issues of public interest have not been resolved. Moreover the public in Malaysia and other countries are still in the dark over what is being negotiated or agreed to. Even if other countries are willing to reach a...

Protest Proposed Small Hydro-electric Project Upstream of Sungkai River, Sungkai Province, Batang Padang District, Perak

Admin July 30, 2015 0 Comments

Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) urges the Perak State authorities to scrap the small hydroelectric project proposed to be built upstream of the Sungkai River in Sungkai Province, Batang Padang District, state of Perak. SAM calls upon the State to consider the plight of the Orang Asli community in Sungkai Province who do not agree and object to the proposed small hydropower project here. The Orang...

Fishery resources off Pangkor Island threatened by use of spotlights by purse seine fishermen

admin July 28, 2015 0 Comments

Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) and the Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) urge the Perak Fisheries Department to ban the use of spotlight by purse seine fishermen in Pulau Pangkor because it threatens fish fries in the waters off the island. It is regretful that until now no action has been taken by the authorities although this is a long-standing problem and had jeopardized the livelihood of...

No to Crematorium Project in Air Itam – 4,140 signatures submitted

admin July 27, 2015 0 Comments

The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) and several residents of Air Itam submitted a petition with 4,140 signatures to the State Government of Penang, Majlis Bandaraya Pulau Pinang (MBPP) and the Department of Environment (DOE) – Bayan Lepas Branch, objecting the siting of a crematorium in Mukim 16, Bandar Air Itam. The signatures were collected over the course of one month in Air Itam....

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