More ways than one to cut energy consumption, say experts
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A transport consultant and consumerism activist say changes in communting habits and lifestyle can help to ease the impact of the energy crunch.
Instead, transport consultant Wan Agyl Wan Hassan and consumerism activist Marimuthu Nadason argue, a wider shift in how Malaysians consume power has to happen to make a real difference.
About 200,000 civil servants began to work from home on April 15 under a new initiative by the government to conserve energy.
More ways than one to cut energy consumption, say experts
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Practice Practical Energy-Saving Measures To Face Global Uncertainty - FOMCA
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- The public is advised to adopt simple and practical energy-saving measures in light of the global energy uncertainty due to the ongoing West Asia crisis.
Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations (FOMCA) president Prof Datuk Dr Marimuthu Nadason said that using energy more wisely can help manage costs, enhance household resilience, and contribute to the country's energy security.
"The uncertainty of fuel and electricity prices affects consumers in many countries, and Malaysia is not exempt from this external impact. FOMCA emphasises the importance of preparedness at the household level through practical and sustainable energy use," he said in a statement today.
Malaysia microplastics crisis driven by domestic waste and poor recycling habits
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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's growing microplastics crisis is largely self-inflicted, driven by domestic waste, weak recycling practices and everyday plastic use, said experts.
Universiti Sains Malaysia marine scientist Professor Datuk Dr Aileen Tan said the issue was no longer a future risk, but an ongoing environmental crisis affecting marine ecosystems and seafood.
"The key point is that we are not anticipating future impacts, we are already observing them.
"Microplastics are affecting coral health, altering marine food chains and entering the human diet."
She said most microplastics in Malaysian waters originated from the country, including mismanaged waste, river run-off, wastewater discharge and the breakdown of everyday plastic products.
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i-Saraan dan Literasi Kewangan
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Persatuan Pendidikan dan Penyelidikan untuk Pengguna Malaysia (ERA Consumer) mengalu- alukan kenyataan Kumpulan Wang Simpanan Pekerja (KWSP) mengisytiharkan dividen sebanyak 6.15% untuk kedua-dua simpanan Konvensional dan Shariah bagi tahun 2025. Walaupun kadar dividen susut 0.15% berbanding dengan tahun sebelumnya, namun pulangan ini adalah antara yang terbaik dalam tempuh 5 tahun terakhir. Walaupun dalam keadaan suasana ekonomi yang tidak begitu stabil KWSP telah memberi pulangan yang baik.
Sejajar dengan dasar KWSP mewujudkan dana persaraan jangka panjang, adalah penting untuk para pencarum memastikan dana mereka mencukupi di hari tua nanti.
Pengalaman pahit semasa seluruh dunia terkesan akibat pandemik Covid 19 telah memberi pengajaran kepada ramai pencarum tentang kepentingan menabung. Ramai yang terpaksa diberhentikan kerja atau tidak dapat bekerja seperti biasa kerana Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan (PKP) yang dikuatkuasakan oleh kerajaan untuk mengawal penularan penyakit berjangkit ini.
Jangan sensasi, eksploitasi isu krisis tenaga bagi tujuan politik sempit - Sultan Nazrin
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IPOH: Sultan Perak, Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah menitahkan semua pihak tidak mensensasikan atau mengeksploitasi isu krisis tenaga global susulan perang di Asia Barat bagi tujuan politik sempit.
Sebaliknya titah baginda titik pertemuan perlu dicari, selain menunjukkan kesepaduan memandangkan negara berkemungkinan menghadapi risiko darurat tenaga dan bekalan makanan susulan krisis itu.
Baginda bertitah, dalam situasi ini rakyat perlu difahamkan mengenai punca dan magnitud krisis sedang berlaku serta kesan dan implikasi terhadap kehidupan harian.
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Krisis Asia Barat: Rakyat pilih tak panik dan berjimat, elak belanja berlebihan
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KUALA LUMPUR: Ketika banyak pihak bimbang dengan impak konflik di Asia Barat yang belum reda, ramai dalam kalangan rakyat masih kekal tenang dan tidak panik membeli barangan keperluan.
Sebelum ini di media sosial, ada yang mula bersiap sedia menyimpan barangan keperluan untuk menghadapi segala kemungkinan terutama risiko kekurangan stok atau kemungkinan peningkatan harga.
Sumber: https://www.bharian.com.my/berita/nasional/2026/04/1533601/krisis-asia-barat-rakyat-pilih-tak-panik-dan-berjimat-elak-belanja#google_vignette
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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.
M’sian Tenant Successfully Claims Back RM1.4K After Learning Agent Fee Isn’t Their Responsibility | WeirdKaya / https://newswav.com/A2604_bCrSJ5?s=A_9Kcb0LD&language=en
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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