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Day: September 28, 2018

Day: September 28, 2018

No to Mindless Incineration and Landfilling of Waste  

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The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) and Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) are very disappointed with the government of Malaysia’s target of each state having at least one incinerator of waste-to-energy (WTE) plant within the next two years, as reported in Bernama news. Incineration is an unsustainable way of dealing with resources and the most expensive way to manage waste and produce...
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Expedite investigations into Lynas Corporation’s operations – says SAM

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Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM)  calls on the Ministry of Energy, Green Technology, Science, Climate Change and Environment (MESTECC) to expedite the investigations into the operations of Lynas Corporation Sdn. Bhd located in Gebeng, Pahang and to take all measures to close the plant and remove all the wastes, including the products made from the wastes which are hazardous to public health and the...
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CAP: Samsu, A Social Poison

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Samsu is cheap intoxicating liquor, widely consumed by young people.  CAP survey showed that once commonly consumed by estate workers and village folks it has now become a trendy drink among the urbanites.  It is popularly drank by youths of all races and foreign workers. It has been a common practice among youth to mix samsu with cola or carbonated drinks or pour it into plastic bags with ice...
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Does a rise in complaints to MAVCOM mean an increase in awareness?

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The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) refers to a recent statement by the Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) in regards to the complaints they have received this year so far. We are sceptical that an increase in complaints to the commission by a whopping 38.1% is an actual indication of an increase in “consumer awareness”. It is claimed in the statement that 99.4 per cent of the...
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SAM hopes that the Penang State Government and Authorities are serious in resolving pig waste pollution

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Pig farms at gertak Sanggul (Oct 2016) Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) urges the Penang state government to seriously take action against two pig farms operating in Gertak Sanggul in the southwestern part of the island. The farms were allegedly releasing untreated pig waste into the sea. Immediate action is needed so that residents, fishermen and the public who often visit the area are assured that...
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SAM & CAP welcome decision to stop logging activities in Bukit Perangin

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Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) and the Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) welcome the Kedah state government’s decision to stop logging activities in Bukit Perangin, in the district of Kubang Pasu as the logging activities have adversely affected the environment and lives of the local community here. Commenting on an article in a local newspaper (Sinar Harian: 26 August 2018) quoting Kubang...
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CAP and SAM welcome Kedah’s decision to immediately revoke logging licenses in Ulu Muda

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The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) and Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) welcome the statement by the Land, Water and Natural Resources Minister YB Dr Xavier Jayakumar that the Kedah state is revoking logging permits in the Ulu Muda Forest Reserve with immediate effect.  YB also stated that the Federal government would compensate Kedah for its loss of revenue. There are funds that are...
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