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.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.
Read more: Public health before profits, Fomca says on vape ban
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.
Read more: KPDN tidak kawal harga ubat, sebaliknya mahu ia dipaparkan
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
Hati-hati ‘janji manis’ insurans warga emas, kata NCCC
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Pusat Khidmat Aduan Pengguna Nasional dakwa skim insurans itu tidak nyata maklumat penting, hanya ‘keistimewaan’ seperti pampasan 400%
PETALING JAYA: Pusat Khidmat Aduan Pengguna Nasional (NCCC) menasihatkan warga emas berhati-hati dengan tawaran insurans menjanjikan pelbagai ‘keistimewaan’ termasuk pampasan sehingga 400%.
Pengurus Kanannya Saral James Maniam mendakwa, iklan insurans itu yang kini giat dipromosikan juga menawarkan bayaran bulanan rendah serta manfaat kematian dan matang 100%.
Katanya, syarikat terbabit cuba meyakinkan orang ramai dengan meletakkan ayat seperti 100% diterima tanpa syarat dan tiada pemeriksaan kesihatan selain melindungi penyakit kritikal seperti diabetes, kanser dan jantung.
Namun, katanya di sebalik janji manis itu tersembunyi pelbagai risiko berikut menjerat pengguna terutama sasaran warga emas berusia 50 hingga 70 tahun yang mungkin tidak menyedari perjanjian ditandatangani mereka.
Saral berkata, kesangsian timbul kerana tidak dinyatakan maklumat tempoh menunggu, pengecualian perlindungan atau situasi di mana tuntutan mungkin ditolak.
Read more: Hati-hati ‘janji manis’ insurans warga emas, kata NCCC
Online 'steals' and deals that rob you blind: Fomca urges Malaysians to wise up
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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians have been warned to stay alert amid the rising tide of online scams disguised as "investment" opportunities" or shopping deals that seem too good to be true.
Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations (Fomca) vice-president Datuk Indrani Thuraisingham said scammers typically baited victims with schemes or deals promising quick gains or huge savings with no risks.
These scams are often made to appear believable by linking them to clone websites.
Indrani said there were ads that promised RM10,000 in returns within 24 hours for a RM200 investment and "instant loan approvals".
"These scammers often ask victims to transfer money into personal accounts, using urgency like 'limited time only' to pressure quick action," she said, adding that many such schemes exploited the anonymity of online platforms and weak user awareness.
Read more: Online 'steals' and deals that rob you blind: Fomca urges Malaysians to wise up
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