2016 – Page 15 – Consumers Association Penang

Reclamation Galore in Penang at What Stake

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The numerous reclamation projects proposed in Penang will not only change the coastal hydrology and geomorphic of the island but also cause erosion and accretion in other areas. Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) is concerned that the reclamation projects will not only bring about environmental impacts but also socio-economic impacts to coastal communities including fishers. Several land reclamation...

Ban On Firecrackers — Is It On Or Off?

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The Consumers’ Association of Penang urges the Customs Excise Department and the Police to intensify nationwide crackdown on the smuggling and sale of fireworks and firecrackers. If enforcement is beefed up, smuggling and selling of contraband can be curbed. CAP’s survey on this issue has found that these contrabands are sold openly in areas such as Bayan Baru, Jelutong, Ayer Itam, Lip Sin,...

Issue 46-1 Jan-Feb 2016

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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.

TM Reviews Its Charge For Printed Bills

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Soon after CAP had raised the issue of TM charging RM5.00 for their printed bills starting January 2016, TM had in a meeting with CAP said that they were reconsidering the mechanism of how they deliver bills to their customers. Also, in reply to letters that we had sent to the Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and the Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Ministry (KKMM),...

Investigate Cause of Flash Flood in Ulu Legong

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The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) urges the Kedah State Government, Drainage and Irrigation Department (DID) and Baling District Office to investigate the cause of flash floods that recently occurred in Ulu Legong. The flash flood had seriously affected more than 15 families here wherein their belongings were destroyed or damaged. Besides Kampung Ulu Legong, five other villages that...

CAP calls on MPs to reject TPPA

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The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) is shocked that the Government is making a mockery of Parliament by seeking a blank cheque for the country to be tied to the controversial Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA). In its resolution before Parliament the Government wants a mandate to sign AND ratify the TPPA. Signing before a full understanding of the implications of the host of new...

Apollo Nets Threaten Marine Life and Source of Income of Coastal Fishers in Kuala Kurau, Perak

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The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) urges the Maritime Enforcement Agency of Malaysia (Agensi Penguatkuasaan Maritim Malaysia -- APMM) and the Perak State Fisheries Department to take urgent action to resolve problems faced by about 500 coastal fishers in Kuala Kurau who are threatened by Apollo net users. The problem that has occurred since the last 30 years has not only jeopardized the...

Missing Bears

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Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) is both shocked and disappointed to hear about the mystery of a pair of missing bears from Tawau Hot Springs Recreational Park, Sabah. News of their suffering only came to light when it was highlighted by Nature Alert and another Malaysian NGO sometime in October 2015. Video shots of the bears were appalling as they were seen pacing back and forth in their barren metal...

CAP and SAM Concerned that Works on Three Major Road Projects in Penang Will Start Soon

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The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) and Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) are concerned to learn that works on three highway projects in Penang would proceed as early as June 2016. The State Local Government Committee chairman Chow Kon Yeow was quoted by media that the three highways are critical to mitigate traffic congestion. It is disconcerting that the road projects that may have...

CAP IS CONCERNED THAT KERIAN FARMERS LIVELIHOOD WILL BE AFFECTED DUE TO POOR SOIL CONDITION

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The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) urged the Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry to study and take necessary action to resolve the problem of poor soil condition in the paddy fields in Kerian District, Perak. The soil here is liquefied, soft and mucky. CAP is concerned that if the poor soil problem is not tackled immediately it may affect the income and livelihood of the...

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