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- 2004.07.15
Market survey on walkie-talkies amidst hikers' concern over security - CHOICE # 333
The recent spate of robberies against hikers in remote country parks has helped to revive consumers' interest in the use of walkie-talkies. To assist consumers in their choice, the Consumer Council has conducted a market survey of 28 models of...
- 2004.06.15
Advice on air purification, installation and energy efficiency of split-type air-conditioners - CHOICE # 332
Manufacturers of air-conditioners have put forth an amazing array of claims for air purification in the wake of the public's concern over SARS. A recent Consumer Council survey on 38 models of split-type air-conditioners has found a proliferation of...
- 2004.06.15
Claims of effectiveness of breast-enhancing products under expert scrutiny - CHOICE # 332
Experts have cast doubt on the veracity of claims of potency of breast-enhancing products. In one way or another, all these products carry claims that they possess the function of promoting breast growth, uplifting and enlarging the breasts. The...
- 2004.06.15
Concern over accidents caused by power windows of cars - CHOICE #332
Is your car equipped with power windows? If so, be watchful, for they could cause accidents, and may even pose a life-threatening hazard to young children under extreme conditions. It was reported that at least 25 children died from injuries...
- 2004.06.15
Council moves to change tariff setting of public carpark charges - CHOICE # 332
The Consumer Council has taken public carpark operators to task for differential treatment against motorists using electronic payment with Octopus or credit cards at the exit gates. The disparity arises as free grace period, of usually 15 minutes, is...
- 2004.06.15
Packaged tour price to be inclusive of service charge to curb controversial tipping practice - CHOICE # 332
The Consumer Council has recommended that the price of outbound packaged holiday tours should be inclusive of any service charge that is compulsory on the consumers. The proposal is modelled on the practice of some restaurants offering what is...
- 2004.05.21
Revelation on online game crimes as awareness drive gets off infull earnest
An alarmingly high number of young online game players may be at risk of running foul of the law and face criminal sanction. Many players have apparently no or only a hazy notion of the law that stealing virtual property from an online game account...
- 2004.05.14
Awareness campaign to curb illegal online gaming abuses - CHOICE #331
The Consumer Council today (May 14) announced the launch of a publicity campaign to warn fans of online games the perils of addiction, theft and abuses liable to criminal sanction. In a new initiative, a concern group has been formed to spearhead an...