Aduan KPDN percepat kurangkan birokrasi SKPS – FOMCA
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Kira-kira 2,000 pengusaha bas sekolah berdaftar (van) dijangka terpaksa menaikkan kadar tambang mulai bulan depan susulan tekanan kos bahan api.
Sumber :https://www.sinarharian.com.my/article/775623/berita/nasional/aduan-kpdn-percepat-kurangkan-birokrasi-skps-ndash-fomca
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M’sian Tenant Successfully Claims Back RM1.4K After Learning Agent Fee Isn’t Their Responsibility | WeirdKaya
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What started as a frustrating experience for one Malaysian tenant has now turned into a small win, not just for themselves, but for many others renting in Malaysia.
Recently, a Threads post went viral after a user shared how they managed to successfully claim back RM1,478 in agent fees, something they later learned they were not supposed to pay in the first place.
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Consumer groups: Enforce rules, but allow flexibility
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PETALING JAYA: Tighter rules barring the use of another person’s MyKad to buy subsidised fuel could help prevent leakages, but experts caution that such a policy must account for situations like elderly users relying on family members to refuel their vehicles.
Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations (Fomca) chief executive officer Dr Saravanan Thambirajah said that the move is a step in the right direction to reduce leakages in the targeted subsidy system.
“In the current scenario, where there is a strong need to ensure subsidies reach the right groups, this is a good move to prevent misuse.
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Shift use of high-energy appliances during off-peak hours
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PETALING JAYA: From doing the laundry at night to timing showers wisely, small changes in daily routines can go a long way in cutting energy use at home.
Water and Energy Consumers Association of Malaysia president Dr Saravanan Thambirajah said households should shift the use of high-energy appliances, such as washing machines and water heaters, to off-peak hours whenever possible.
This not only eases pressure on the electricity grid but can also potentially lower energy bills under certain tariff structures.
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When paying once isn’t enough: The switch to subscription models irks consumers
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In 2022, a certain car brand caught heavy flak for requiring a subscription to activate heated seats in vehicles purchased by customers. Many wondered, “What’s with the need for a subscription when the heated seats are already installed in the car?”.
A year later, the car company discontinued the subscription requirement for heated seats following the backlash, but that did not spell the end for extra recurring payments to unlock other features.
While these practices have since spread to other players in the automotive industry, they’ve long been a major bugbear for consumers in the broader tech space.
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Do your part, spend wisely, consumers urged amid Iran war
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PETALING JAYA: While the government has rolled out various measures to protect Malaysians from the economic impact of the Iran war, the Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations (Fomca) says consumers themselves must do their part and spend responsibly.
Fomca president N Marimuthu said panic buying and poor financial habits could “mess the entire system” as consumer behaviour plays a key role in price and supply stability.
Source: https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/04/04/do-your-part-spend-wisely-consumers-urged-amid-iran-war
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Shift use of high-energy appliances during off-peak hours
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PETALING JAYA: From doing the laundry at night to timing showers wisely, small changes in daily routines can go a long way in cutting energy use at home.
Water and Energy Consumers Association of Malaysia president Dr Saravanan Thambirajah said households should shift the use of high-energy appliances, such as washing machines and water heaters, to off-peak hours whenever possible.
This not only eases pressure on the electricity grid but can also potentially lower energy bills under certain tariff structures.
Source: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/04/06/shift-use-of-high-energy-appliances-during-off-peak-hours
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Fomca urges Malaysians to spend prudently in face of rising costs
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PETALING JAYA: Malaysians should brace for a "more difficult" period of rising costs driven by global energy turmoil and to tighten their belts by prioritising essential spending, says the Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations (Fomca).
Its president Datuk Dr Marimuthu Nadason said global conflicts, particularly in the Middle East, were pushing up transportation and production costs, which would inevitably filter down to consumers.
"Malaysians must accept that we are facing a new wave of cost pressures influenced by external factors beyond our control," he said.
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FOMCA calls for national unity, resilience as Malaysia faces global energy upheaval
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Consumer federation backs the Prime Minister’s appeal for patience amid rising fuel and living costs, urging coordinated action from households, businesses, and authorities
THE Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations (FOMCA) has urged Malaysians to remain united, resilient, and patient in the face of mounting pressures from a turbulent global energy environment.
The federation has expressed its support for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s call for public preparedness as geopolitical tensions, disruptions in global supply chains, and volatile energy markets drive up costs worldwide.
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