November 2019 – Consumers Association Penang

Issue 49-4-2019

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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.

Not streaming upper secondary students a step in the right direction

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The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) would like to commend the Education Minister, Dr Maszlee Malik for introducing a more flexible education model for upper secondary students. We believe that with this new system, students will not feel that they are being pressured into certain career paths because they have been streamed after their PT3. At this point in time there are two things we...

Move To Embark On Rare-Earth Mining In Perak Is Highly Irresponsible

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Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) is most alarmed to learn that a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed between the Perak state government and a Chinese company, Chinalco GXNF Rare Earth Development to undertake the exploration of rare-earth minerals in Perak. This fact was revealed via a recent statement of Nov 16 from the Ministry of Water, Land and Natural Resources (KATS), with the...

Smoking and vaping: Looking through the barrel of a gun

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Recently a Member of Parliament, Datuk Abdullah Sani Abdul Hamid, wants the Ministry of Health (MoH) to temporarily suspend the smoking ban at open-air eateries on 1 January 2020 “until proper regulation is put in place for the vape industry”. His call makes no sense. Banning smoking and vaping at eateries including open-air ones does not depart from enacting regulations for vaping. The...

Need for greater action against animal abuse

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The continuous emergence of animal abuse news in the mass and social media warrants serious attention from the relevant authorities. The shocking number of animal cruelty cases happening quite uncontrollably is just the tip of the iceberg as most cases are never reported. Cruelty and neglect cross all social and economic boundaries along with media reports suggest that animal abuse is common in...

Earthworks On Steep Hill Slopes At Mount Erskine, Penang – Sam Calls On Authorities To Explain Whats Going On

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.... Earthworks being carried out on very steep slopes at Mount Erskine in Penang, quite close to the Mont Residence apartment. Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) is gravely concerned and alarmed over earthworks and hill-cutting being carried out on very steep slopes at Mount Erskine in Penang, quite close to the Mont Residence apartments in Tanjung Tokong. SAM was alerted to the hill-cutting by...

CAP: Do Not Drive Our Children Into The Streets

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Youth involved in Basikal Lajak should be provided suitable space and facilities to express their talents in a safe environment. This is something natural. They should not be driven into the streets where they can be considered a nuisance and endanger themselves and others. Trying to ban such activities will not be successful and will reappear later on. The Basikal Lajak or Mosquito Bicycle issue...

Ban all e-cigarettes and vaping devices

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There were three recent suspected cases of vaping-related illnesses in Malaysia and these should raise red flags for the Malaysian Ministry of Health (MoH) to ban all e-cigarettes and vaping devices. The government should not involve the tobacco industry (TI) in any tobacco control policy discussion because TI is known to interfere with governments’ formulation of tobacco control policies....

Mount Erskine Underpass is NOT the Best Option

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This statement is in response to the Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow’s claim that the Mt Erskine underpass is the best option to solve traffic woes as reported in the Star, Nov 8, 2019. We offer five reasons why not only it is not the best option but even more so it is a waste of rate payers money and should be scrapped. 1. This project is not a priority as traffic flow at this junction is good...

VVIPs involvement in poaching

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The latest revelation by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) that VVIPs are involved in the illegal wildlife trade and poaching is indeed cause for concern. Stopping poaching requires action against these wealthy and influential bosses of often extremely well connected organised crime gangs. It is not just about catching and jailing poachers because there’s an endless supply of them. Going...

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