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Bicycle Campaign 15 Sept 2012

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Cycling is one of the greatest mode of transportation to help ease the pollution problem and protect environment. Thus in conjunction with the World Environment Day, CAP is organising our 13th Bicycle Campaign with the cooperation of the Penang Department of Environment and Penang Department of Domestic Trade, Cooperatives & Consumerism. Since 2006, CAP with the cooperation of various...

Govt must say “NO” to request for moderate tax hike

admin August 15, 2012 0 Comments

With reference to the news report Tobacco players ask for moderation in tax hike (7 August 2012), the CAP strongly urge the government to reject the request of the tobacco industry to impose ‘moderate’ tobacco tax in the pending Budget 2013. The government should prioritise to protect the health and well-being of its citizens. According to the Southeast Asia Tobacco Control Alliance...

Study the effects of direct seeding

admin August 14, 2012 0 Comments

CAP urges the Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-based Industry and relevant agencies to review the effects of the direct seeding system practised by paddy farmers in this country so as to ensure higher yield in the future. In a survey conducted by CAP, we found that the direct seeding method in paddy cultivation has caused many problems to farmers although admittedly it is not labour intensive and...

CAP lauds Health Minister for statement on Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement

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We laud the Government of Malaysia and the Health Minister, Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai, for their concern over the potential impact of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) on public health in Malaysia. According to The Sun Daily (6 August 2012), Liow categorically asserted Malaysia’s disagreement with intellectual property (IP) proposals to the TPPA negotiations between Malaysia and...

Need to review role of Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission

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CAP today calls on the Ministry of Information Communications and Culture to take action against the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) for failure in playing their role as a regulatory body for multimedia matters. This call is made in view of the uprising number of complaints made by consumers against Content Providers in ripping off consumers through their various modus...

Why waste resources by incinerating them?

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CAP objects the government’s intention of constructing incinerators to dispose waste. It is reported that the government will open an international tender for the construction of an ‘eco-friendly’ incinerator from December 2012 to April 2013. First of all the notion that there are ‘eco-friendly’ incinerators is wrong. It is a deception invented by incinerator companies as...

Trawlers cause extinction of fish and suffering of coastal fishers

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CAP urges the Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-based Industries and the Department of Fisheries to pay serious attention to the problems caused by trawling. This problem must be resolved immediately because the issue of depleting fishery resources and their impact on the lives of fisher families are worsening. The recent encroachment of trawlers in the coastal fishing zone near Kuala Muda and...

Issue 42-4 July-Aug 2012

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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.

NO to hidden costs when eating out: Service tax and service charge should be included in the prices advertised

admin July 31, 2012 0 Comments

Consumers should always know exactly how much is the price of their food and drinks before they purchase them. Thus the price of any food or beverage should automatically include extras like the 6% service tax (to be paid to the government) or/and where applicable, the 5-10% service charge (to be paid to the waiter). The present practice of putting a notice saying (often in fine print) that...

Invitation to Penang Forum 5

admin July 28, 2012 0 Comments

We have heard of the state government’s plan to turn Penang into an international city. Does this coincide with civil society’s vision of Penang as a liveable place? Come and join in the discussion. A Public Dialogue With The Chief Minister: "A Vision For An International Liveable City" DATE & TIME: 4 August 2012 (Saturday) 2.00 - 5.00 pm VENUE: Bosch Hall, Pusat Penyayang/Caring Society...

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