prices, says the Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations( Fomca). Fomca president Datuk Dr

( Fomca) deputy president Mohd Yusof Abdul Rahman, the implementation is in line with the government's

supply. The Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations( Fomca) said it was a good decision and

prices of goods, says the Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations( Fomca). Its president Datuk

PETALING JAYA: Despite being irked by the higher prices of food these days, consumers are still throwing out good food. Over 170 complaints on pricey food items have been lodged with the National Consumer Complaints Centre( NCCC) since April. These grouses include cooked food at eateries, fresh groceries at wet markets and food sold at Ramadan bazaars. ALSO READ: M’sians continue to waste food “ We received complaints on items such as fish, chicken, cooking oil, vegetables and even labour charge

PETALING JAYA: Consumers associations welcome the financial aid for the B40 and M40 groups under the National People’s Well-Being and Economic Recovery Package( Pemulih). Consumers Association of Penang( CAP) education officer, NV Subbarow said the sum given should be enough to sustain them during the hard times and it should be spent wisely on food.“ One should prioritise basic necessities such as food and should cut down on non-essential purchases, ” he said, adding that non-governmental organ

PETALING JAYA: The new ruling requiring motorists to only sit for one theory test to obtain a driving and riding licence, will save time and money as well as benefit youths and people in the lower income bracket, say groups. The policy taking effect on Sept 15, whereby a person need not sit for a theory test to get a driving licence if they sat for the test earlier to obtain a riding licence and vice versa, will mean cost savings for the people, especially the B40, said Malaysian Road and Transp

PETALING JAYA: The new ruling requiring motorists to only sit for one theory test to obtain a driving and riding licence, will save time and money as well as benefit youths and people in the lower income bracket, say groups. The policy taking effect on Sept 15, whereby a person need not sit for a theory test to get a driving licence if they sat for the test earlier to obtain a riding licence and vice versa, will mean cost savings for the people, especially the B40, said Malaysian Road and Transp

PETALING JAYA: The Orang Asli community has suggested that the RM10mil allocation for food baskets under Pemulih be given in the form of either food vouchers or cash instead. Peninsular Malaysia Orang Asli Villages Network representative Rizuan Tempek said in the past, such food baskets contained more or less the same items such as rice, sugar, tea, coffee and cans or sardine. Previously, many had complained that the products that they received had expired or of low quality, he said.“ By giving

KUALA LUMPUR: The government’s move to abolish approved permits( APs) for food imports is viewed as a short-term solution as it allows markets to operate freely to strengthen the country’s food security and halt price hikes, says an economist. Malaysia University of Science and Technology( MUST) economics professor Dr Geoffrey Williams said the government was doing the right thing in stages-from price caps to market liberalisation-to ensure sufficient food supply in the country. ALSO READ: Make