KUALA LUMPUR: Perintah pemaparan harga ubatan di klinik dan hospital swasta yang berkuat kuasa hari ini disambut baik oleh pengguna yang melihat langkah itu sebagai manifestasi keprihatinan kerajaan terhadap hak serta kebajikan rakyat dalam mendapatkan perkhidmatan kesihatan secara telus.Consumers hail govt order for display of medicine prices
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KUALA LUMPUR: The order to display medicine prices in private clinics and hospitals, effective on Thursday (May 1), has been welcomed by consumers who view the move as a manifestation of the government's concern for the rights and welfare of the people in obtaining health services transparently.
Most of them see this initiative as giving them more power to make purchasing decisions based on clear price information, in line with the principle of consumer rights.
A civil servant in Kedah, 48-year-old Norsyaliza Rosli hailed the move, saying it enables consumers to make price comparisons before buying the required medicines without hesitation or feeling cheated by unscrupulous parties trying to make a profit.
"When the government enforced this action, they can no longer manipulate the prices of medicine arbitrarily because they know that stern action will be taken against them. As consumers, we have the right to choose, so this is something we should support," she told Bernama.
Sixty-seven-year-old Mohd Yasin Zamri, a government retiree from Pendang, said the move would help the less fortunate like him to make price comparisons before making purchases at the pharmacy.
"Sometimes, when buying medicines, prices differ on different days… it's as if they are manipulating the prices.
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Consumer group wants govt to stop using bottled water
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Consumer Association of Penang president Mohideen Abdul Kader says this includes the use of plastic water bottles at all government facilities, such as offices and schools.
PETALING JAYA: The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) has urged the government to ban plastic bottled water from their facilities, citing health and environmental concerns.CAP president Mohideen Abdul Kader said convenience, health considerations and a lack of trust in the quality of tap water have propelled the trend of plastic water bottle use.
“National, state governments and local authorities should ban plastic bottled water from their facilities. Schools, colleges and universities should do the same,” he said in a statement.
He added that over the past two decades, bottled water has become a part of every social function. “Gone are the days when water was served from a jug.”
Mohideen said that with the use of plastic water bottles, microplastic contamination is a major concern.
Read more: Consumer group wants govt to stop using bottled water
Perintah pemaparan harga ubatan disambut baik pengguna, bantu rancang perbelanjaan ubatan
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KUALA LUMPUR: Perintah pemaparan harga ubatan di klinik dan hospital swasta yang berkuat kuasa hari ini disambut baik oleh pengguna yang melihat langkah itu sebagai manifestasi keprihatinan kerajaan terhadap hak serta kebajikan rakyat dalam mendapatkan perkhidmatan kesihatan secara telus.Rata-rata pengguna melihat inisiatif tersebut memberi lebih kuasa kepada mereka untuk membuat keputusan pembelian berdasarkan maklumat harga yang jelas sejajar dengan prinsip hak pengguna.
Seorang penjawat awam di Kedah, Norsyaliza Rosli, 48, berkata langkah itu sangat baik kerana ia membolehkan rakyat membuat pilihan harga sebelum membeli ubat-ubatan yang diperlukan tanpa ragu-ragu atau rasa tertipu oleh pihak yang cuba mengambil kesempatan demi mengaut keuntungan.
"Apabila kerajaan menguatkuasakan tindakan ini, mereka tidak lagi boleh memanipulasi dan main harga ubat ikut suka hati kerana mereka tahu tindakan berat boleh dikenakan. Sebagai pengguna, kami ada hak untuk memilih, jadi ini memang satu perkara yang patut disokong," katanya kepada Bernama.
Pesara kerajaan dari Pendang, Mohd Yasin Zamri, 67, pula menyifatkan langkah itu dapat membantu golongan kurang berkemampuan sepertinya membuat perbandingan harga sebelum melakukan pembelian di farmasi.
"Kadang-kadang bila pergi beli ubat, hari ini harga lain, esok harga lain, macam mereka main harga pula. Itu tidak patut kerana semua orang ada hak untuk tahu harga sebenar ubat yang dibeli dan jika memang berlaku ketirisan, bolehlah kami lapor kepada pihak berkuasa untuk ambil tindakan," katanya yang menghidap penyakit diabetes dan hipertensi.
Read more: Perintah pemaparan harga ubatan disambut baik pengguna, bantu rancang perbelanjaan ubatan
Govt cuts egg subsidies by half, targets complete removal by Aug 1
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PETALING JAYA: The government has decided to end the price controls on chicken eggs and reduce the subsidies from 10 sen to 5 sen per egg, effective tomorrow.In a statement, the agriculture and food security ministry said the subsidy for chicken eggs would be fully removed from Aug 1.“This decision was made after taking into account the industry’s commitment to ensuring sufficient and stable egg production, as production costs have stabilised.
“This was evident during the recent Aidilfitri festive season, where supply remained adequate and prices were competitive,” it said.
The ministry said that to minimise the impact of the decision, it would collaborate with the domestic trade and cost of living ministry for the introduction of a special grade of egg at an affordable price.
It also said that consumers could continue to buy eggs at competitive prices through Agro Madani Sales and Rahmah Sales programmes nationwide.
Read more: Govt cuts egg subsidies by half, targets complete removal by Aug 1
The new energy label coming to smartphones sold in the EU
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From June 20, 2025, all smartphones and tablets sold in the European Union will have to carry a new energy label. This initiative aims to inform consumers about the energy efficiency, durability and repairability of the devices they buy, while encouraging manufacturers to design increasingly environmentally-friendly products.
This measure stems from a European Commission regulation dated June 16, 2023. It is part of the wider framework of the European Green Deal, which seeks to promote a more circular and sustainable economy.
As detailed by the EU, this energy label will display a host of key information, starting with the smartphone or tablet's energy efficiency rating, from A (best performance) to G (worst performance). On the same label, consumers will be able to find the estimated battery life (in hours and minutes) and the battery endurance, or its expected lifespan in number of charge cycles.
The label will also specify the device's durability, resistance to dust and water, and repairability index, ranging from A (highly repairable) to E (not very repairable). Finally, a QR code will give consumers access to an online database containing detailed information on the product and its battery composition.
The aim of this label is to inform consumers about the performance and durability of the device they wish to purchase. Ultimately, the idea is to reduce the environmental footprint of these devices by encouraging the purchase of energy-efficient, easy-to-repair models. The label will be required for all smartphones and tablets sold in the EU from June 20. – AFP Relaxnews
Public health before profits, Fomca says on vape ban
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PETALING JAYA: The Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations (Fomca) has stressed that protecting public health should take precedence over concerns from vape dealers over potential economic losses from bans.In a statement, Fomca said plans by several states to ban the sale of vape-related products marked a progressive step towards fulfilling the country’s responsibility under the World Health Organization’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC), a public health treaty ratified by 181 countries.
Malaysia acceded to the convention in 2005 and remains committed to achieving the FCTC’s target of reducing the use of smoking products to below 5% by 2040, said Fomca.
“Global experience has shown that the partial regulation of smoking products is insufficient to achieve significant reductions in the burden of smoking-related diseases. Therefore, the ban on vape sales must continue, supported by firm and consistent enforcement actions,” said Fomca.
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Fomca: Ban vape product sales as they are too popular among school children
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KUALA LUMPUR: State governments should ban the sale of vape products through local councils, as they are becoming more popular among children due to their accessibility and flashy advertising.
Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations (Fomca) secretary-general Saravanan Thambirajah said banning the sale of vape products was long overdue.
He said that there had been many complaints from parents and educators that children were exposed to nicotine and sometimes synthetic drugs through vaping at a young age.
"This poses a grave public health concern. Addiction is developing at a young age, and the long-term consequences on brain development, learning and general wellbeing are substantial.
"We are no longer in a position to just study the issue. Action is needed now," he said while calling on other state governments to follow in the footsteps of the Johor government in banning the sale of the product.
Read more: Fomca: Ban vape product sales as they are too popular among school children
Online fraud cases see big jump in early 2025
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KUALA LUMPUR: Online fraud involving e-finance crimes, love scams, e-commerce, telecommunications, loans and non-existent investments increased between 1.6% and 19.8% in the first quarter of the year, compared with the last quarter of 2024.
Acting Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department director Deputy Comm Datuk Rohaimi Md Isa said losses amounting to RM573.7mil involving 12,110 cases were recorded between January and March this year.
“E-commerce crime cases recorded the highest increase of 19.8% with 2,535 cases, followed by telecommunications crime at 17.1% involving 5,214 cases.
“The highest increase recorded in the e-commerce crime category is closely linked to the increase in online purchasing activities by consumers, especially in conjunction with the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration,” DCP Rohaimi said.
Although the overall number of online fraud cases recorded an increase, he said, total losses involving e-finance crimes, love scams, e-commerce crimes and non-existent loans decreased between 1.8% and 24.8%.
KPDN tidak kawal harga ubat, sebaliknya mahu ia dipaparkan
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PUTRAJAYA, 18 April: Kementerian Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Kos Sara Hidup (KPDN) menegaskan bahawa pelaksanaan dasar paparan harga ubat di klinik swasta bukan bertujuan untuk mengawal harga, sebaliknya bagi memastikan ketelusan kepada pengguna.
Menterinya, Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali, berkata dasar tersebut penting bagi memberikan akses kepada maklumat harga ubat, sekali gus membolehkan rakyat membuat pilihan berdasarkan kemampuan dan keperluan masing-masing.
“Apa yang kita lakukan di sini adalah untuk memaparkan harga ubat supaya rakyat ada akses kepada maklumat, dan dapat membuat pilihan. Kita tidak, melalui Akta Kawalan Harga dan Anti Pencatutan (AKHAP), menetapkan berapa harga ubat yang perlu dijual.
“Tidak. Juallah ikut harga kehendak masing-masing, tetapi yang penting ialah paparkan supaya rakyat boleh melihat dan membuat pilihan tersebut,” katanya selepas menghadiri Sambutan Hari Penguat Kuasa Ke-53 di Putrajaya, hari ini.
Pada masa sama, beliau turut menjelaskan bahawa pelaksanaan dasar tersebut telah dibincangkan dan dipersetujui bersama Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia (㽶Ƶ) serta Jabatan Peguam Negara bagi memastikan ia selari dengan peraturan sedia ada.
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Embrace transparency or risk public distrust, private healthcare sector told
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Consumer NGOs question the need for secrecy if the current medicine pricing and margins are ethical and fair.
PETALING JAYA: The private healthcare sector must embrace transparency or risk losing the public’s trust, says a coalition of consumer groups as the government moves to mandate drug price displays at private clinics and hospitals.
The coalition of 21 NGOs led by the Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations (Fomca), the Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) and the Third World Network expressed its full support for the policy set for enforcement from May 1.
They questioned the need for secrecy if the pricing and margins are ethical and fair.
“Let consumers see, compare and choose. This is what a mature, fair and competitive health sector looks like,” said the coalition in a joint statement today.
They rejected claims that the health and domestic trade and cost of living ministries lacked industry understanding, arguing that both ministries are the most qualified authorities to regulate Malaysian healthcare.
Read more: Embrace transparency or risk public distrust, private healthcare sector told
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