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Let Gurney Drive Be: Stop Seri Tanjung Pinang 2 (STP2) Reclamation

Admin May 8, 2015 0 Comments

The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) and Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) are concerned for the future of Penang’s coastal resources. The Seri Tanjung Pinang Phase II (STP2) land reclamation project comes at a high price in terms of its adverse impact on the coastal and marine environment. A report in the Business Times of 8 May 2015 states that besides the 307.5 hectares reclamation for the...

CAP ASKS WHO POLLUTED SUNGAI DINGIN

Admin April 1, 2015 0 Comments

The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) urged the Kedah state government and the Department of Environment (DOE) to conduct a thorough investigation and to publicly disclose the findings on the real causes of pollution of the Sungai Dingin near Serdang recently. CAP is disappointed that although this river has been polluted for the past eight years but until now the source of pollution has...

Illegal Fibre Glass Boat Workshop Threatens Kuala Sungai Acheh Villagers

Admin March 30, 2015 0 Comments

The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) urged the state government of Penang and Seberang Perai Municipal Council (MPSP) to take immediate action to stop the operation of a fibre glass boat making and repair workshop which is operating illegally in Kampung Kuala Sungai Acheh near Nibong Tebal here. Stringent measures should be taken as the workshop owner did not get permission or operating...

Pollution Damages Paddy Fields in Kampung Masjid and Kampung Teroi: CAP Urges Urgent Action to Resolve Problem

Admin March 3, 2015 0 Comments

The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) urges the Sungai Petani Municipal Council (MPSPK) in Kedah to take immediate action to curb domestic wastewater pollution from housing estates, which threatens 23 hectares of paddy fields in Kampung Masjid and Kampung Teroi here. Paddy cultivated by 10 farmers from both villages is severely damaged due to the pollution and this had affected the farmers’...

PROHIBIT USE OF SPOTLIGHT

Admin January 29, 2015 0 Comments

Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) urges the Fisheries Department of Kedah to investigate and take immediate action to prohibit the use of high-powered spotlight by fishers in Pulau Langkawi when catching squid in the waters around the island. The use of spotlights may lead to the extinction of marine life and subsequently affect the food supply for consumers and threaten the country’s fisheries...

Concerns Regarding Our Cyber Security And Electronic Banking Still Unanswered

Admin November 19, 2014 0 Comments

The Associations of Banks in Malaysia (ABM) has endeavoured to address the Consumers Association of Penang’s (CAP) concerns regarding Malaysia’s cyber security but unfortunately have left many queries unanswered. CAP believes it is necessary that we spell out our concerns clearly and in detail once more, so that they may be addressed appropriately; and we hope that relevant parties are able...

POLICE SUMMONS FOR A NON-EXISTENT TRAFFIC OFFENCE

Admin September 4, 2014 0 Comments

“Cross-hatchings” are oblique lines painted on roads and were created to replace the solid barriers that used to be built on roads to channel traffic into appropriate lanes. Vehicles, especially those going straight with no other vehicles ahead, used to crash into such barriers. To prevent such crashes and make traffic flow safer and smoother, the kerb-stones barriers were replaced with...

The Malaysian Government should pay heed to IPCC’s findings on the potentials of renewable energy

Admin May 13, 2011 0 Comments

In light of the recent events with significant impact on combating the global crises of energy security and climate change, Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) and CAP are pleased that the world is finally taking cognisance of the burgeoning need to curtail the devastating effect of fossil fuels on the environment. The release of the landmark report by the Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change...

The many uses of vinegar

Admin May 5, 2011 0 Comments

From killing bacteria, dissolving warts, growing plants, killing weeds, cleaning lime deposits and stained pots, unclogging your drains, to relieving coughs ... vinegar can be used. Kill bacteria in meats Marinating meat in vinegar kills bacteria and tenderises the meat. Use 1/4 cup vinegar for a 2-3 pound roast, marinate overnight, and then cook without draining or rinsing the meat. Add herbs to...

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