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Month: November 2020

Month: November 2020

Selangor water disruption – Need to get to roots of the crisis

Admin November 11, 2020 0 Comments
 The frustration and anger of the Selangor residents is most understandable, as yet another unscheduled water cut left over millions affected. The shutdown yesterday has been attributed to illegal dumping of effluents into a Indah Water Konsortium (IWK) manhole that polluted Sungai Selangor. It is clear that the authorities are not able to get to the source of the problem – which is to...
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Selangor’s festering water problems ought to stop

Admin November 11, 2020 0 Comments
The government should seriously address the perennial problem of burst pipes, maintenance, repair works, water pollution in Selangor that result in water disruptions. To prevent such disgraceful episodes from happening, Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) calls on the Selangor Local Authority, the District Office, the Drainage and Irrigation Department, the Selangor Waters Management...
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Do not ask EPF contributors to touch their account!

Admin November 11, 2020 0 Comments
  The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) urges the government to review their proposal to allow Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contributors to withdraw their savings from EPF Account. We are reiterating our stand that account holders should not be allowed to withdraw their savings because the people would be withdrawing and spending their savings meant for retirement. In the 2021...
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South East Asian Regional groups condemn Australia’s stealthy waste export plans

Admin November 10, 2020 0 Comments
The Australian Governments Recycling and Waste Reduction Bill is progressing through the Australian Parliament this week. The bill is designed to strengthen product stewardship laws and prevent the export of Australian waste in response to the international condemnation of waste dumping by OECD countries like Australia in the Asia Pacific region and to support a much needed Australian...
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INVITATION

Admin November 10, 2020 0 Comments
APWLD and allies would like to invite you to Webinar: RCEP and the Future of Developing Countries Amidst the Pandemic You can register for the webinar here. Tuesday, 10 November 2020 12.30PM New Delhi / 2PM Bangkok / 3PM Kuala Lumpur, Manila / 4PM Seoul, Tokyo / 6PM Sydney / 8PM Auckland DURATION: 2 Hours Speakers 1. Dr Jomo Kwame Sundaram, Columbia University, Former UN Assistant...
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CAP: Regulate Cosmetic Surgery

Admin November 6, 2020 0 Comments
Time and again we hear of cases of botched cosmetic surgery in the country and this time a young woman lost her life following a liposuction procedure at a beauty salon. As the procedure took place at non-medical premises, as such it is not under the jurisdiction of the Health Ministry. When such tragedy happens there will be a debate in the media on the issue.  According to the  Malaysian...
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Comments from Consumers Association of Penang and Sahabat Alam Malaysia on the 2021 Budget

Admin November 6, 2020 0 Comments
The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) and Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) welcome the budget in general as overall it can be seen as a response to the challenges faced in the current situation with the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic downturn. Good that it was expressed as an expansionary and inclusive budget. We are glad to see many proposals to help especially the B40, micro , small-and...
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Online Regional Conference Touts Citizen Science as a People’s Tool for Achieving Sustainable Development Goals

Admin November 5, 2020 0 Comments
(Groups draw on citizen science to address chemical and waste issues that threaten public health and the environment) 4 November 2020, Bali/Bangkok/Manila. The participation of non-professional scientists in scientific research or monitoring efforts can empower grassroots organizations and movements into advancing a sustainable and toxic-free future for all. Citizen science, as it is generally...
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