Consumer association backs removal of subsidies for chicken, eggs
KUCHING: The Consumer Voice Association of Sarawak (Covas) has expressed support for the removal of subsidies for chicken and eggs by the end of the month, allowing prices to float starting from July 1. Covas vice-president Philip Ng stated that this move would lead to increased supply and foster healthy market competition. “As a consumer […]
Increase subsidies on consumer goods, says COVAS on Budget 2023
KUCHING: The Consumers Voice Association of Sarawak (COVAS) hopes the Budget 2023 will include more or higher subsidies to allow people to purchase essential items at affordable prices, despite global uncertainties. Its President Michael Tiong said this could ensure the people would not be severely affected by the increase in prices of goods in the […]
Online sales tax may shift purchasing patterns
KUCHING: A consumer organisation feels people may shift to buying local products with the imposition of sales tax on online imported products costing below RM500. The prices might not differ too much, said Consumer Voice Association of Sarawak (Covas) President Michael Tiong. Reacting to the recently approved Sales Tax (Amendment) Bill 2022, he said its […]
Tips on preventing getting scammed online
KUCHING: Consumers are safe from getting scammed online if they are abreast with the latest related information. As such they are advised to be updated with knowledge and precautionary act that can prevent them from falling into online scam, said Consumers Voice Association of Sarawak (COVAS) president Michael Tiong. He said online scam is not […]
Consumers body gives thumbs up to price cap
KUCHING: The Consumers Voice Association of Sarawak (COVAS) has welcomed the RM34.70 ceiling price for 5kg bottled pure palm cooking oil for Sabah, Sarawak and the Federal Territory of Labuan effective Aug 8, similar to Peninsular Malaysia. Its president Michael Tiong said it was a timely and wise move by the government, especially during challenging […]
Call for effective steps to curb inflation
By Nura Valentiana Lorna & Neville Timothy Sanders KUCHING: The recent global warning of higher interest and inflation rates has prompted the Consumer Voice Association of Sarawak (COVAS) to advise the government to tackle the problem with effective measures. Its president Michael Tiong said desperate situation called for desperate measures. “From history, government knows that […]
Embrace new norm to offset price hike
By Nura Valentiana Lorna & Neville Timothy Sanders KUCHING: When the price of goods go up, consumers should be prepared to adapt and move forward in order to ensure their long-term survival. Echoing this sentiment, Consumer Voice Association of Sarawak (COVAS) said the dissolution of subsidies for necessities should have been anticipated. Its president Michael […]
Govt’s support needed for home learning
KUCHING: The implementation of Home Teaching and Learning (PdPR) in Sarawak has sparked various polemics, said Datuk Shamsudin Abdul Rahman. The Consumer Voice Association of Sarawak (Covas) vice president opined that the needs of education besides health and economic also require immediate actions from the government during this Covid-19 pandemic. He said that the main […]
Association: Give every motorcyclist RM300
BY ZARINA ABDULLAH KUCHING: The Consumer Voice Association of Sarawak (Covas) is proposing that the Sarawak government allocate RM240mln next year for motorcyclists registered with the Road Transport Department (JPJ). Its deputy president Datuk Shamsudin Abdul Rahman said every licensed motorcyclist should be given RM300 a year. “The rationale for this proposal is because the […]
Covas suggests opening of all sectors
KUCHING: Consumer Voice Association of Sarawak (Covas) has urged the government to carefully consider reopening all sectors to improve the revenue of consumers in the wake of recovery from the Covid-19 crisis. Its president Michael Tiong said the implementation of the movement control order (MCO) had strengthened the financial standing of consumers as limited spending […]
