CAP – What is the Housing Ministry doing about high-rise buildings balconies
Authorities must ensure that high-rise building balconies are safe for children. In view of a video going around on social media showing a girl who appears to be 7 to…
CAP observes Green Action Week
The Consumer’s Association of Penang (CAP) joined 22 countries across the world to observe Green Action Week (GAW) 2021. Their theme this year is “Sharing Community”. Their aim is to…
CAP – overuse of hand sanitisers can pose health problems
The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) warns consumers on the overuse of hand sanitisers as it can pose health problems. So far, no hand sanitiser has been approved by the…
CAP – Prohibit e-commerce sites from selling banned cosmetic products
Press statement by CAP The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) calls on the authorities to prohibit e-commerce sites in the country from selling banned cosmetics products. In an online survey…
CAP – Are nano spray guns safe ?
Nano spray guns are being commonly used at homes and workplaces during this current pandemic but the sanitising liquids available in the market should be investigated by the Health Ministry…
CAP – Drink boiled water
CAP press statement In 2019, the sales value of bottled water in Malaysia was approximately RM698.45 mil, meaning that Malaysians spent that enormous sum that year for an advertised promise…
CAP and SAM distraught to hear fatal floods in Yan
Press statement by CAP and SAM The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) and Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) are distraught to hear that three victims have been found dead in several…
CAP calls for more safety regulations on cooking gas cylinders
The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) calls on the authorities to come out with mandatory safety standards for cooking gas cylinders. “In Malaysia, gas leaks causing explosions have resulted in…
Prevent lumpy disease in cattle – CAP
The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) called on the Department of Veterinary Services Malaysia (DVS) to activate a surveillance programme to detect, control and prevent the spread of lumpy skin…
CAP calls for “heads to roll” in Penang ferry debacle
The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) was shocked and outraged when photographs of the nearly submerged iconic “Pulau Pinang” ferry appeared in social media posted by Netizens yesterday (June 5,…