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SOFT PLASTIC BALLS MAY CONTAIN BANNED TOXIC CHEMICALS

Lai Cheng June 12, 2024 0 Comments

Parents, beware. The soft plastic balls that your children play with may contain toxic chemicals that can impair health. Some European governments have recently recalled or withdrew from the market several soft plastic balls, most of which are made in China, for containing banned or restricted chemicals of concern. The chemicals include endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) like phthalates and...

Ban the sales of dangerous car accessories

Lai Cheng May 21, 2024 0 Comments

On May 12th, 2021, the New Strait Times newspaper reported that The Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) has issued a warning against the use of dummy buckles as seatbelt alarm stoppers, which can compromise a car's safety features, particularly in the event of an accident. Originally designed for plus-sized individuals, these dummy buckles have been misused by drivers who neglect...

India widens spices probe amid contamination concerns

Lai Cheng May 3, 2024 0 Comments

HYDERABAD, May 2 (Reuters) - India's food safety regulator said on Thursday it had ordered testing and inspections at all companies making spice mixes, widening an investigation into the sector as global regulators look into suspected contamination in two popular local brands. Hong Kong last month suspended sales of three spice blends made by India's MDH and an Everest spice mix for fish...

BEWARE OF “QR CODE” AND “REWARD POINTS” SCAMS

Lai Cheng May 3, 2024 0 Comments

The public is advised to be vigilant of 2 scam tactics that are now being used to steal money from bank accounts. QR CODE SCAM Be wary of anything claiming to want to reward you. It may be a scam. In a new QR code phishing scam that’s now making the rounds, scammers would distribute gifts (eg: water bottles) with QR codes printed on them. You are told that scanning these codes will reward you...

Where to Seek Help for Domestic Violence

Lai Cheng May 2, 2024 0 Comments

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, seek help right away, advises Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. Here’s what you can do. > Call the 24-hour Talian Kasih helpline at 15999 or Whatsapp 019-261 5999 to report any cases of domestic violence. > You can also apply for an emergency protection order (EPO) through your...

Fireworks are a thing of nightmares, not celebrations

Lai Cheng April 2, 2024 0 Comments

During the multiple New Year's festivities held by the various ethnic races in the country, animals are most adversely affected by the booming, explosive sound of fireworks and firecrackers. Firework displays are festive and celebratory for humans, but fireworks are terrifying to companion animals with many dogs and cats fleeing in terror from their deafening blasts. Many pets end up lost or...

Preventing dengue is a collective effort

Lai Cheng March 8, 2024 0 Comments

Health Director-General Datuk Dr. Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan stated that 18,247 cases were recorded during the first five weeks of 2024, up 65.6% compared to the 11,127 cases in the same period last year. As one of the deadly tropical diseases, dengue is affecting a substantial global population size due to factors including globalization, human settlement, and possibly climate change. Due to...

Tesla recalls 1.6 million electric vehicles in China

Lai Cheng January 8, 2024 0 Comments

The cars reportedly have problems with their automatic assisted steering and door latch controls. Tesla is recalling more than 1.6 million Model S, X, 3 and Y electric vehicles in China for problems with their automatic assisted steering and door latch controls. China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) announced the recall on Friday and said that Tesla Motors in Beijing and...

CAP: War on the roads killed people

Lai Cheng January 5, 2024 0 Comments

Since the Israel invasion of Palestine in 2023, 23,000 people died. Within the same duration in Malaysia, 12,417 people lost their lives on our roads. With so many deaths and serious injuries, we may liken this situation to a war. In many instances, whole families have been wiped out, and yet most of us have remained largely insensitive, ignoring the sufferings of others. What are the agencies...

Building Under Construction Collapses: Authorities Need To Take Strong Action

Lai Cheng November 30, 2023 0 Comments

The Penang Consumer Association (CAP) is shocked and disappointed when another building under construction collapsed. A Commission of Inquiry should be established immediately to investigate this incident. The accident involving the collapse occurred at a logistics warehouse under construction in Batu Maung, Bayan Lepas, Penang with three confirmed dead while two were seriously injured. CAP...

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