June 2017 – Consumers Association Penang

Farm Animals Need Protection from Fire

admin June 29, 2017 0 Comments

Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) is highly disturbed to learn of a recent fire in Yong Peng, near Batu Pahat, Johor where a chicken coop was razed to the ground along with the 74 000 chicks. Although such incidents of fire killing thousands of chicks are sporadic, barn fires capture less public attention than they deserve because they happen in rural areas, often far from major populated centres....

BNM MADE A U-TURN ON NO FAULT LIABILITY SCHEME

admin June 28, 2017 0 Comments

Do consumers have to pay more for their motor insurance than what they are paying now when detariffication of motor insurance starts on 1 July? At least this is what the Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) understands because the General Insurance Association of Malaysia (PIAM)’s reply to its FAQ question “What % increase can I expect (CAP’s emphasis) on my motor premium” is: “It...

Fire Crackers And Fireworks: Just Enforce The Law!

admin June 21, 2017 0 Comments

Instead of ushering a festival in a celebrative environment, it is a yearly event for people to end up in hospital. They suffer severe injuries if they are lucky, otherwise they ended up dead. It is needless but apparently the relevant authorities are not keen in arresting this perennial problem. This year is a mere repetition of previous years. There were already reported casualties and news of...

Investigate Cause of River Pollution in Kangar and Curb the Pollution Immediately

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Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) has urged the Kangar Municipal Council (MPK) and the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) to investigate the cause of the river pollution in Kangar, Perlis and take appropriate measures to curb the pollution. SAM’s observation found a variety of waste materials, particularly plastic items floating in the river here and the water looked dirty and silted. SAM is...

Rescue and Capture Techniques for Wildlife Needed

admin June 19, 2017 0 Comments

Some weeks ago we learnt of a tragic death of a 6m crocodile after being rescued from a dam in Klang. To be able to leave up to that size is no mean feat having escaped from its predator – man - all this while in a country that has traditionally had a great mistrust of them. While it was the good intention of the Fire and Rescue Department officers to free the reptile from its fate, its...

Celebrating Eid-al-Fitr, Avoid Extravagance and Bid’ah

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Hari Raya Message from CAP President Haji S.M. Mohamed Idris We are in the last ten 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. “Ramadan Jam11, Gila-Gila Deals from RM1, Raya Ni Mesti Cun,, Jualan Hebat up to 50%” are some of the ads to tempt consumers....

STOP LOGGING ACTIVITIES AND DESTRUCTION OF FORESTS

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Logs from trees felled in Ulu Muda Forest Reserve. Provision of Free Barrels Not a Solution to Water Supply Problem in Kedah Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) urges the Kedah government to take immediate action to stop logging activities and forest destruction in order to overcome the problem of water shortage faced by the people in the state. The government should focus on addressing the root cause...

COASTAL EROSION IN TANJUNG BUNGAH

admin June 14, 2017 0 Comments

Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) is concerned of erosion of the beach in Tanjung Bungah. We urge the Penang State Government and the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) to immediately investigate the cause of the coastal erosion here. SAM's survey here found that coastal erosion is quite significant. A nearby resident whom SAM met said that the erosion problem has occurred since 2016, and...

FESTIVE SEASON APPROACHING: PRICE OF SELECTED FOOD ITEMS INCREASE

admin June 8, 2017 0 Comments

A survey carried out by CAP past few days has shown an significant increase in the price of coriander leaves, daun bawang, asam jawa and garlic. CAP found that the price has increased from between 10% to 200% over the last one week. With Ramaddhan and as Hari Raya Puasa is around the corner, the above mention items will be in even greater demand. CAP calls on the Ministry of Domestic Trade,...

Our oceans, our future

admin June 7, 2017 0 Comments

“Our ocean is in serious trouble and the deterioration is increasingly posing a danger to people’s lives, livelihoods and well-being”. On the advent of the World Ocean Day on 8 June 2017, Mr.Wu Hongbo, Under-Secretary-General of UN DESA said, “The state of our ocean is worrying.” “Marine pollution, overfishing and other challenges threaten the state of our global waters which cover...

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Month: June 2017