2015 – Page 6 – Consumers Association Penang

Malaysian Government should pull out of the TPPA as the negotiations reach a conclusion this week

admin July 24, 2015 0 Comments

Negotiations on the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) will take place this week and next week in Hawaii. It is expected to be the last round of the TPPA negotiations. The Chief Negotiators and their team will meet on 24 - 27 July followed by the meeting of the Ministers of Trade on 28-31 July. The Ministers are expected to resolve all the outstanding issues and to conclude the TPPA text...

Lack of transparency and legality in logging encroachment in Long Pilah, Baram

admin July 14, 2015 0 Comments

SAM would like to express its grave concern on the logging encroachment that has taken place since March this year in the customary territory of Long Pilah, Sungai Jahek, in Baram. We therefore would like to state our support to the open letter (see below) from the Long Pilah residents addressed to the Chief Minister of Sarawak dated July 14. In the past year or so, the Chief Minister of Sarawak...

CAP – INVESTIGATE CAUSE OF DEATH OF THOUSANDS OF FISH IN SUNGAI TIRAM

Admin July 13, 2015 0 Comments

The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) urges the state government and the Department of Environment (DOE) to investigate and take prompt action to address the pollution problem in Sungai Tiram near Bayan Lepas following the death of thousands of fish which were found floating on the surface of the river yesterday. CAP’s survey along a 2km stretch of the river until the jetty in Permatang...

THE SILENT THREAT: GM FOOD IN MALAYSIA

Admin July 10, 2015 0 Comments

Restrictions or outright bans on the production of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) exist in many countries worldwide. Yet Malaysia has approved eight genetically modified (GM) maize/corn products and six GM soybean products for food, feed and processing purposes. Besides these, approvals have also been given for the field trials of GM mosquitoes, papaya, and release of GM products for use...

Stop aquaculture projects to protect diminishing marine resources in Kerian district

admin July 9, 2015 0 Comments

The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) urges the Perak state government and Fisheries Department to take immediate action to resolve the problem of dwindling cockle harvest in Kuala Sepetang in Kerian District, Perak. This issue should be seriously addressed by the authorities because it not only involves the source of income of the affected breeders and fishers but also our food supply....

Stop the motorcycle deaths

admin July 9, 2015 0 Comments

Motorcyclists are the most vulnerable road users owing to the instability of the vehicle as well as the little or no protection afforded during an accident. This coupled with the attitude of motorcyclists and lax enforcement has created a national disaster on our roads. Neither the authorities nor the people are sensitive or serious about the situation. Deaths on the roads become mere statistics...

Construction industry shut down

admin July 1, 2015 0 Comments

Just last week there was the news that the mezzanine floor of a hypermarket in Alor Gajah collapsed, resulting in deaths and injuries. Now, we have been presented with further shocking news that 92.5% of construction sites in the country do not meet specifications set by the Department of Safety and Health. Should Malaysia just stop constructing buildings? This might be the only way to ensure...

Minister of Agriculture launches CAP’s Urban Farming Project

admin June 29, 2015 0 Comments

Impetus Needed for Urban Farming Speech by CAP President, SM Mohd Idris at the launchUrban farming is fast picking up all over the world, be it done individually or in a community setting. The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) calls upon the government of Malaysia to support communities and individuals to move towards the path of urban farming.City and suburban agriculture is in the form...

Foreign workers are not expendable

admin June 24, 2015 0 Comments

The news about the mezzanine floor of a hypermarket under construction collapsing yesterday at Pulau Sebang, Alor Gajah, Malacca, is shocking to say the least. Reports state that the mezzanine floor collapsed after the staging was removed. Fifteen foreign workers, turned victims, were said to have been inside the building at the time -- 3 are dead, 6 injured and another 6 are still missing. The...

Debt Collection Must Be Regulated

admin June 23, 2015 0 Comments

The country’s household debt is high at 88% of the Gross National Product and with an average debt repayment ratio of around 44% (that means that 44% of the income goes to settling debts) Furthermore, as many as 55 people on average being declared bankrupt every day. That means that many people have been unable or may soon be unable to pay their monthly instalments. With so many Malaysians in...

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