Call for setting up of special committee to monitor price
The Federation of Malaysian Consumers Association has called for the setting up of a special committee to check on traders against indiscriminate price hike.
Sun Apr 17 2016
Consumers must take precautions in buying medications, says Fomca
The Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations (Fomca) urges consumers to take precautions in buying medications, especially when buying online.
Tue Mar 15 2016
FOMCA wants SPAD to fix school bus fares
FOMCA wants the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) to set a ceiling for school bus fares to prevent operators from raising them.
Mon Jan 12 2015
Marimuthu remains as Fomca president
Datuk Dr Marimuthu Nadason has been retained as the president of the Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations (Fomca) for the 2014-2016 session.
Thu Jul 10 2014
Increase cigarette prices, Fomca tells govt
The Federation of Malaysian Consumers Association has urged the Health Ministry to increase cigarette prices and lower the levels of nicotine and tar in each stick.
Fri Nov 09 2012
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024