An effective product recall mechanism badly needed
Many millions of cars, food and dangerous consumer products are recalled overseas every year. But we hardly see recalls in Malaysia. Why?
Don't mull over tougher measures on fireworks - jail the culprits!
The Consumers’ Association of Penang congratulates the Customs and Excise Department and the Police for the intensive nationwide crackdown on the smuggling and sale of fireworks and firecrackers.This clearly shows that if enforcement is beefed up, smuggling of such contraband can be curbed.
Batteries can leak, overheat and rupture - causing chemical burns to your kids
Your household batteries, those cylindrical little storehouses of power which come in various sizes, look harmless and in fact safe enough what with their gleaming metal casing and all, right?These batteries can leak, over-heat and rupture. When this happens, corrosive liquid can cause chemical burns to children.
