2016 – Page 13 – Consumers Association Penang

CAP: Eliminate Lead in Paints

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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...

Sand mining: Batang Benar River heavily sedimented

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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...

Fast Food Chains Must Stop Feeding Us with Meats Sourced from Antibiotic-Fed Animals

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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...

CAP: Ban talcum powder and talc-based products

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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...

Urban Garden Training

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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...

2,000 Residents in Chuping Suffer from Dust Pollution

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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...

Do Not Evict Them!!!

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Provide Permanent Houses for Residents of Kampung Permatang Tok Subuh The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) has urged a developer to not evict the residents of Kampung Permatang Tok Subuh, Seberang Perai Tengah (SPT) from their homes before all the demands made by the residents are fulfilled. CAP is dismayed over the problem faced by the residents here and disappointed that the government has...

Protest Project on Lot 586 & 675 Sungai Ara

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As we gather here today, we wish to highlight these problems that we are facing. The developer of the affordable homes project Potential Dual Sdn. Bhd. has: -- Announced to close the hill road popular for mountain biking activities in order to carry out new development. -- Submitted a proposal to MBPP to use our Taman's road Cangkat Sg Ara 19 as entry and Cangkat Sg Ara 20 as exit road...

Save Penang from High-Density Catastrophe

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CAP URGES MBPP TO SERIOUSLY CONSIDER OBJECTION OF RESIDENTS Protesting High Density Development on Lot 586 & 675 Sungai Ara The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) urges the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) to seriously consider the objections raised by residents of Taman Siara 81 and neighbouring landowners on a proposed high density development on Lots 586 and 675 in Sungai Ara. The...

Worksite Accidents Are An Indictment Of DOSH’s Ineffectiveness

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The Human Resource Ministry disclosed in June 2015 that 92.5% of construction sites do not comply with specifications set by the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH). This is a serious indictment of the DOSH’s Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) in carrying out its duties to prevent such non-compliance with the laws. The statistics illustrate the ineffectiveness of DOSH in...

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