July 2016 – Consumers Association Penang

Why The Secrecy In Car Recalls In Malaysia

admin July 26, 2016 0 Comments

It has come to our attention that a model of the Ford Focus has a serious driveshaft problem which can cause it to fracture “under certain driving conditions”. In one recent case in Johore, the driveshaft wall gave way causing one end of the driveshaft to break loose and dangle causing a long scratch on the road surface. Fortunately no one was injured. According to paultan.org a Malaysian...

Eliminate Pests Using Biological Control Methods

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The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) recommends that the Agriculture Department and related agencies to intensify the use of biological methods for farmers to control the threat of pests in paddy cultivation. Biological control is beneficial in the long run. In addition, farmers do not have to spend money to purchase pesticides and prevent exposure to health problems associated with...

CAP: Ban animal-based L-cysteine

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The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) calls on the Ministry of Health to ban animal based L cysteine and impose mandatory labeling of this substance in products sold in Malaysia. According to the 11th Schedule of the Food Regulations 1985, the use of L-cysteine is allowed in wheat flour and high-protein flour for bread-making. Malaysian delicacies such as bread, roti canai, roti jala, puri...

Grievances With Pos Malaysia

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The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) would like to highlight grievances with Pos Malaysia’s services faced by many in Penang. We understand that mailpieces sent by regular post have been terminally delayed. This problem became apparent sometime before the Eid al-Fitr or Hari Raya Aidil Fitri holiday. Based on our estimation, it has now been roughly 3 weeks since many in Penang last...

CAP Demands Inquiry On Firearm Incidents And Smuggling

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CAP is utterly shocked and disgusted by the news of people being ruthlessly gunned down, now being more frequent. As such CAP is demanding the government to set up a Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) to inquire into and recommend measures to curb firearm incidents in the country. It appeared that the number of shooting cases had also escalated in recent months and some of the prominent cases...

Implement All 51 Accident Prevention Recommendations

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Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) is disappointed with what happened near the ‘Menora Tunnel accident’ on 10 July 2016 because needless lives could have been lost when an express bus rammed into 10 cars. Conversely it could have been prevented with proactive participation by all parties. However, this did not seem to be case. We have never been short of road accident prevention measure...

Kedah MB’s Arrogant Statement Regarding Water Supply

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The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) is disappointed with the Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Ahmad Bashah Md Hanipah’s statement regarding the problem of water supply faced by Kedahans because it ridicules CAP’s suggestion to overcome this problem. Without making any comments about CAP’s call, he spurned and arrogantly said " … we know how to do our job. No need to teach us what...

The ‘Better Cheaper Faster Penang Transport Master Plan’

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Press Conference by Penang Forum to launch the report & website of The ‘Better Cheaper Faster Penang Transport Master Plan’ 13 July 2016 WEBSITE: www.bettercheaperfaster.my 1. The Penang Forum is pleased to launch our proposed ‘Better Cheaper Faster’ Penang Transport Master Plan and website. This is an initiative by Penang’s civil society NGOs to provide a viable alternative to,...

Conserve Forests to Resolve Water Problem Faced by Kedahans

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The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) urges the Kedah state government to conserve forests in the state in its efforts to resolve the water problem faced by Kedahans. Besides taking actions to stop logging and conversion of forest for plantations and large-scale agriculture projects, the Kedah state government must gazette all the forests in this state as Permanent Reserved Forest to...

CELEBRATING EID-al-FITR, AVOID EXTRAVAGANCE

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We are in the last few days of Ramadhan when Muslims are required to spend more time in prayer, introspection and giving charity. Regrettably, they are bombarded with advertisements to buy and consume more. “Hari Raya Sales”, “Raya Ni Mesti Cun, Jualan Hebat up to 50%” are some of the advertisements to tempt consumers. Advertising sales without misleading consumers and violating...

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Month: July 2016