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Drastically Raise Cigarette Prices in Our Next Budget

admin July 25, 2012 0 Comments
The Government should raise cigarette prices to RM30 from the current RM10 for a pack of 20 sticks if it is really serious about curbing the smoking scourge. This is because using “price and tax measures to reduce the demand for tobacco” is one of the most effective ways to reduce cigarette consumption among smokers and deter potential smokers. This measure is recognised by tobacco control...
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Nuclear energy in Malaysia: From “Option” to “Point of no return”

admin July 19, 2012 0 Comments
The Malaysian Coalition Against Nuclear (MY-CAN) of which the CAP, Sahabat Alam Malaysia, Third World Network and many other NGOs are members of, are deeply concerned about the Malaysian government opting for nuclear power for our energy needs instead of choosing safe, sustainable and renewable energy for our future needs. This is our urgent petition to the Government. We, the undersigned civil...
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CAP’s Healthy Lifestyle Campaign

admin July 16, 2012 0 Comments
Health Exhibition at Penang GH, 16-20 July 2012  The Consumers Association of Penang calls on consumers to keep away from products that damage health and practise a healthy lifestyle.  The consumption of unhealthy foods rich in sugar, fat, salt and chemicals and the modern sedentary lifestyle of Malaysians have led to steep rises in non-communicable diseases. Nearly two-thirds of Malaysians...
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SAM objects to siting of proposed smelting and Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) plants in Tg. Hantu, Perak

admin July 12, 2012 0 Comments
Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) reiterates its objection to the siting of two proposed projects i.e. an iron and steel mill covering 202.35 hectares and a liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply plant covering 60 hectares in Tanjung Hantu, Manjung District, Perak. Both the proposed projects have been identified having potential adverse effects and would directly impact the natural environment and coastal...
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Resolve pollution problem in Bukit Ijok Immediately

admin July 10, 2012 0 Comments
CAP urges the Kedah State government and the Baling District Council (MDB) to take immediate action to address pollution problems faced by about 200 residents in Bukit Ijok, Mukim Pulai, Baling District. Our recent survey found that the pollution problem arises from a waste landfill in that area. Leachate from the landfill is polluting the river here and emanating bad odour, besides killing...
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Torture in our zoos

admin June 26, 2012 0 Comments
Initial findings conducted by SAM and FOTO over the last 6 months, into the state of the zoos, mini zoos, aviaries and animal parks across Malaysia reveal that these animal establishments are not meeting their legal obligations. Since December 2011, all zoos in Malaysia have been required  to meet the basic requirements of the newly introduced (and operative) Wildlife Conservation Act through a...
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People, planning and development

admin June 26, 2012 0 Comments
Address by MPPP Councillor, Dr. Lim Mah Hui to the Full Council Meeting of Majlis Perbandaran Pulau Pinang on June 25, 2012. Selamat pagi and selamat sejahtera. Yg Bahagia YDP Ar Puan Patahiyah dan Ir Ang Eng Thye, Pengarah2 and Ketua2 Jabatan, Ahli2 Majlis, Para wartan, tuan2 dan puan2. Saya harap membincang tentang proses masyrakat, perancangan dan pembangunan.  Saya minta izin untuk memberi...
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The recurring haze

admin June 26, 2012 0 Comments
Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) and CAP are highly concerned about the regular recurrence of haze which appears to have become a fact of life in our country.  And yet the truth is that haze is a man-made problem which can be averted. In the past week air pollution on certain days and in particular locations such as in Seberang Jaya, Penang and Miri, Sarawak reached unhealthy levels. It has been 15...
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Malaysia’s fisheries sector threatened

admin June 26, 2012 0 Comments
CAP urges the Kedah Fisheries Department and Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) to take immediate action to overcome the serious threat of push nets, purse seines and illegal trawlers in the state. The problem has become more serious and affects the daily income of more than 2,000 fishermen here as their catches of fish and prawns have declined. CAP’s survey and interview with fishers...
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Danger Lurks in Fast Food

admin June 21, 2012 0 Comments
The Consumers Association of Penang calls on consumers to be careful when they indulge in fast food. Besides being high in fats sugar or salt, fast food could lead to severe food poisoning. Recently a family in Sydney won a case against fast food giant KFC after salmonella poisoning left their daughter paralysed. The victim was awarded $8 million (RM25.5 million), but KFC will appeal the case....
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