PETALING JAYA: Despite India’s indefinite export ban on onions, Malaysians will have no trouble finding ample supply of this essential ingredient as onions of Chinese and Pakistani varieties will be available, says Bumiputra Retailers Association president Datuk Ameer Ali Mydin.
PETALING JAYA: The call for an exemption of the service tax hike on electricity and water charges grows louder ahead of its planned implementation this Friday (March 1), with consumer groups saying the rakyat is already burdened with a high cost of living.
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Medical Association backs the establishment of designated smoking areas, but says the initiative must be carefully planned and executed.
PETALING JAYA: With Touch ‘n Go eWallet charging a 1% fee on all credit card reloads from Feb 23, consumer advocates are urging consumers to be mindful of their ewallet use.
Consumer groups also want the government and water companies to be more transparent about how they will use the extra revenue to improve water security.