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Issue 40
2 September 2004
:CASE signs 2nd VCA with Electrical Company
::Fall in Egg Supplies – CASE Urges Consumers and Businesses to Exercise Restraint
:::Temasek Polytechnic Appointed by CASE to Conduct CaseTrust Assessment
:::::Life Insurance - Your Questions Answered...Rights & Responsibilities (English Seminar)
:CASE signs 2nd VCA with Electrical Company
CASE signed its 2nd Voluntary Compliance Agreement (VCA) with Trends Home Electrical that sells energy saving devices on 27 August 2004.
Under the Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act, CASE, as a specified body appointed under the Act, is empowered to sign VCA with companies who have breached one or more provisions under the Act.
The company concerned has engaged in unfair trade practices as defined under the Act. One of the unsubstantiated claims made is that the energy saving device can save consumers as much as 30% of their electricity bills. The company had since agreed not to continue with those unfair practices in the future. Members who have purchased the above product or similar product may wish to approach CASE at 64631811 or email us at complaints@case.org.sg for assistance.
::Fall in Egg Supplies – CASE Urges Consumers and Businesses to Exercise Restraint
Egg prices have been on the rise in recent weeks following a fall in the supply of eggs from Malaysia. CASE strongly urges consumers to refrain from panic buying of eggs. Consumers should buy only for their immediate needs and not hoard eggs.
CASE is monitoring egg prices and supplies, and is in contact with a number of CaseTrusted supermarkets. We are glad to note that local supermarkets are playing their part by diversifying their sources of import from other countries for eggs. We are also heartened to note that some supermarkets are putting in place measures to ensure that the ordinary households are able to get their daily supply of eggs.
For the full press release, please click here.
:::Temasek Polytechnic Appointed by CASE to Conduct CaseTrust Assessment
On 1 September 2004, Temasek Polytechnic and CASE has officially signed a Memorandum-of-Understanding (MOU) to commemorate the appointment of the Polytechnic as the third assessing body for CaseTrust Accreditation. As CaseTrust Accreditation grows into more industries, we will continue to build our pool of Assessors who are qualified to ensure only companies with good business practices deserve the CaseTrust mark.
CASE will be organizing its Golf Tournament 2004 on 8 October 2004 at Orchid Country Club. Mr Lim Boon Heng, Minister, Prime Minister's Office and Secretary-General of the National Trades Union Congress, has kindly consented to grace the occasion. Acting Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports, and Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister of State (Prime Minister’s Office) Mr Othman Haron Eusofe and Mayor Dr Teo Ho Pin are amongst the VIPs who have kindly consented to support the Tournament as well.
We will be most privileged to have your continuing support. This will greatly help us in our endeavour to create an environment for a sustainable fair trading regime; for businesses to thrive; and for consumers to stretch their hard earned dollars.
We invite your organization/company to participate in this fund raising event by taking a flight at $2000, $3500 or any amount above $3500 per flight. Alternatively, any outright donations either in kind or cash will be greatly appreciated.
We are pleased to note that Exklusiv Auto Services Pte Ltd has kindly consented to sponsor a Renault New Megane Sedan 1.6(A) as Hole-in-one prize.
Please note that the CASE’S Endowment Fund IPC status entitles you to double tax deduction for outright cash donations made to the Fund.
For more information please contact Jeh Yaw at 6461 1842 or email jehyaw@case.org.sg.
We look forward to your generous and kind support.
:::::Life Insurance - Your Questions Answered...Rights & Responsibilities (English Seminar)
A public seminar organised by the Life Insurance Association, Singapore (LIA), with participation from the Consumers Association of Singapore (CASE), under the MoneySENSE national financial education programme.
Topics:
• What is the role of life insurance in personal financial planning?
• What should I expect from my Financial Adviser Representative?
• What are my responsibilities as a consumer?
• When things go wrong, what should I do?
Date: Wed, 22 September 2004
OR Wed, 29 September 2004 (repeat)
Time 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Venue: Ngee Ann Auditorium,
Asian Civilisations Museum
(Empress Place Building),
1 Empress Place, Singapore 179555
Pre-registration is required. To register, please contact:
For general public, call Rose at 6438 8900
or email lia@lia.org.sg
For CASE members Call Lynn at 64611839
or email lynn@case.org.sg
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