Martin Carvalho

1 week ago | thestar.com.my | Martin Carvalho |Junaid Ibrahim

Desperation drives trafficking rings and forged papers, say expertsPETALING JAYA: The desire for a baby and the uncertainties of adopting an abandoned one are reasons why baby trafficking syndicates continue to prey on childless couples, say experts. Development of Human Resources for Rural Areas Malaysia’s social protection director Maalini Ramalo said a lack of awareness and understanding of the legal adoption process is a significant factor in such cases.

4 weeks ago | thestar.com.my | Martin Carvalho |Junaid Ibrahim |Farik Zolkepli

Flag error on daily’s front page a serious mistakePETALING JAYA: The mistake on the Jalur Gemilang displayed on the front page of a local Chinese newspaper is unacceptable, says His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia. His Majesty said the flag is not merely a decorative piece of cloth, but rather represents the nation’s struggles, history, the meaning of independence and the spirit of its people. “As citizens, we fly the flag with pride and patriotism across our multiracial society.

2 months ago | thestar.com.my | Allison Lai |Martin Carvalho |Venesa Devi

PETALING JAYA: Many consumers who win awards in the Consumer Tribunal run into another problem – businesses do not honour the awards handed down by the tribunal. Consumer rights groups want stern action against those who refuse to honour awards. They should be blacklisted or have their licences suspended, said Federation of Malaysian Consumers Association’s chief executive officer Saravanan Thambirajah.

2 months ago | thestar.com.my | Venesa Devi |Martin Carvalho

PETALING JAYA: After a high-end home furniture he bought became faulty, retiree M. Ramesh, 58, had problems with the seller over the warranty. The Klang resident took his case to the Consumer Claims Tribunal in November last year and was told that he could send a registered notice letter to the seller, or better yet, serve the notice himself. “To ensure it was received by the vendor, I was told to serve it personally and take a photograph of the act. “It was really uncomfortable.

2 months ago | thestar.com.my | Allison Lai |Martin Carvalho |Venesa Devi

Disputes over amount as small as 95sen have reached Consumer Claims TribunalPETALING JAYA: From a 95sen train ticket to RM26.77 clothing, no amount is too small when filing a claim with the Consumer Claims Tribunal. Aimed at empowering and protecting consumers, the tribunal has seen many changes with amendments made to consumer laws throughout the years. “All the amendments were done to improve consumer experiences,” the tribunal said in a written reply to The Star.