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Year: 2019

Year: 2019

Confusion, Doubts & Loopholes on Halal Status

Admin May 21, 2019 0 Comments
The Consumers Association of Penang congratulates the government on its effort to table the National Halal Council Bill, which will deal with all aspects of the Halal industry. The new Act should help to ensure that producers act more responsibly in labelling food and products as Halal, rather than place the burden on consumers to determine the Halal status of the product. The Act should clarify...
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Consumer rights champion

admin May 21, 2019 0 Comments
by MARTIN KHOR* Honorary Secretary, Consumers’ Association of Penang Advisor, Third World Network SM Mohamed Idris was one of a kind. He was a force of nature. And in more ways than one. His passing away on May 17 was the passing of an era. I doubt we will be so fortunate to have someone like him again. He had such an incredible mind, with an insatiable thirst for information on all kinds of...
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Issue 49-2-2019

admin May 20, 2019 0 Comments
  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.    
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Car dealers should share vehicle repair technology with independent car workshops

admin May 17, 2019 0 Comments
Malaysian car owners are in a dilemma. They are unable to send their cars with computerised engines anywhere to repair except at designated authorised service centres. It becomes a monopoly and independent workshops are unable to compete. Moreover, car owners are unable to seek a ‘second opinion’ or choose a repairer of his choice. In February 2019, Australia came up with a mandatory scheme...
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CAP: Reduce sodium intake to stop high blood pressure

admin May 16, 2019 0 Comments
World Hypertension Day is observed annually on May 17 with the aim of raising awareness on hypertension and spreading knowledge on this common cardiovascular condition. Hypertension is a condition associated with increased risk for stroke, kidney failure, premature mortality and disability. About 32.7 percent of Malaysians aged 18 years and above are suffering from hypertension According to the...
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Concerted action needed to combat wildlife crime

admin May 15, 2019 0 Comments
More action and less talk is required to combat wildlife crime. Several species are becoming severely depleted and may disappear if more is not urgently done by Governments. High value seizures of contraband ivory, rhino horn, tiger parts and pangolin scales dominate media headlines every week. Many live animals are traded with impunity - tigers, orangutans, pangolins, monkeys, birds, etc etc. ...
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WHAT IS THE SOURCE OF HEAVY METAL POLLUTION IN PENANG WATERS?

admin May 15, 2019 0 Comments
The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) urged the Penang state government, Department of Environment (DOE) and Fisheries Department to disclose their findings regarding the source of heavy metal pollution in the waters off Tanjung Bungah, Teluk Bahang and Penang National Park. CAP is shocked and concerned as the heavy metal pollution not only threatens marine life but is also potentially...
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TBRA CALLS FOR URGENT ACTION TO STOP METAL POLLUTION IN PENANG’S NORTH COAST SEAS

admin May 13, 2019 0 Comments
The Tanjung Bungah Residents’ Association is very alarmed and expresses deep concerns over the findings of very high levels of heavy metals in the sea waters off Tanjung Bungah as well as the Penang National Park in Teluk Bahang.  According to a report in the media today, very high levels of nickel have been found with concentrations as high as 944% higher than normal levels in the sea off the...
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Ramadhan Bazaars’ Food Safety in Question

admin May 13, 2019 0 Comments
Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) calls on the state health department to be vigilant against food poisoning and water-borne diseases that may easily be propagated through unhygienic food handling at all Ramadhan bazaars. From our surveillance, we found that many food handlers at Ramadhan bazaars did not wear gloves, apron, or headwear. There were often several people manning a stall and...
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CAP: New Rules on Tint Completely Disregard Safety and Security

admin May 13, 2019 0 Comments
The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) is baffled by the Transport Minister’s announcement on the new rules on private car window tints. Not only was the announcement very sudden, but there appears to have been no consultation with other road transport authorities. This sudden U-turn does not address road safety and security concerns. The Transport Minister, Anthony Loke, was reported to...
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