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Month: March 2016

Unfair Contract Terms in Auctions

Consumers are faced with very unfair contract terms in the Condition of Sale when they take part in auctions. These terms are one-sided and put the bidder/purchaser in an extremely disadvantaged position at auctions. Under Section 24 of the Consumer Protection Act 1999, unfair contract terms are illegal and therefore unenforceable. These unfair terms found in the Condition of Sale at auctions...
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Ban vaping in hotels and other public places as well

The government recently announced the intention to ban smoking in hotels by end of 2016 and subsequently extend it to other public places. Hoteliers from the Malaysian Association of Hotels, however, wondered if the Tobacco Control and Smoking Bill will provide designated smoking zones. Until the implementation of the ban, the Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) stands firm that the government...
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Shrimp culture projects threaten environment and coastal fishers in Balik Pulau, Penang

Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) and the Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) urge the Penang state government to take immediate measures to stop the shrimp culture projects in Balik Pulau that have threatened the environment and livelihood of more than 1,000 coastal fishers here. The problem that began more than 10 years ago has become more serious because the shrimp farmers have expanded their...
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Revocation Of NCR Extinguishment For Baram Dam Lauded

Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) lauds the Sarawak State Government for heeding the calls to revoke the extinguishment of the native customary rights (NCR) of between 26 and 30 villages affected by the Baram Dam, located between Long Na’ah and Long Kesseh. SAM also commends the affected communities in Baram for steadfastly making their concerns heard to the State Government over the proposed dam...
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CAP: Eliminate Lead in Paints

The Consumers Association of Penang calls on the authorities to eliminate lead in paints. In our latest test on paints we found more than 60% of the samples tested contained exceedingly high lead levels. In a test conducted by CAP and IPEN (International POPS Elimination Network), 39 cans of solvent-based enamel decorative paint were  purchased  from various stores in several towns in the...
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Sand mining: Batang Benar River heavily sedimented

Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) urges the Negeri Sembilan government, Land & Mines Office  (PTG), local authority, Drainage & Irrigation Department (DID) and the Department of Environment  (DOE) to investigate and take immediate action to curb the pollution of the Batang Benar River which has been severely sedimented. In a survey conducted by SAM, we found that the sedimentation was due to...
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Fast Food Chains Must Stop Feeding Us with Meats Sourced from Antibiotic-Fed Animals

On the occasion of World Consumers Rights Day the Consumers Association of Penang calls on the authorities to ban the use of antibiotics in animal feed. We also call on the fast food chains to stop feeding Malaysians with meats sourced from antibiotic-fed farm animals. The European Union and many countries have banned the non-medical use of antibiotics in animal feeds to combat the crisis caused...
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CAP: Ban talcum powder and talc-based products

Talc is similar to asbestos in composition, it’s found in baby powder, eye shadow, blush, and deodorant. Talc is linked to ovarian cancer and respiratory problems. Even though talc is widely used in cosmetics around the world, the possibility of asbestos-free talc being carcinogenic has prompted the European Union to ban talc-based cosmetics altogether. Recently, Johnson & Johnson was...
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Urban Garden Training

CAP is organising an "Urban Garden Training" for public who are keen in practicing own gardening. The training includes demonstration on converting kitchen waste into compost, pot mixtures and techniques of growing vegetables. It will be held on 12th March 2016, 8.45am till 11.30am at CAP office, 10 Jalan Masjid Negeri, Penang. Only limited number of people is allowed for the training. Kindly...
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2,000 Residents in Chuping Suffer from Dust Pollution

Around 2,000 people residing near a cement plant in Chuping, Perlis are affected by dust pollution from quarry rock blasting and breaking, and cement processing factory here. The problem that has continued for more than 30 years has affected residents in Kampung Binjal, Kampung Balik Bukit, Taman Perumahan 20 and Taman Perumahan 21. The condition is very serious during the dry season and windy...
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