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- 2008.05.14
Don't believe everything advertising claims about instant glues -CHOICE # 379
Are instant glues as dramatic in bonding power and versatile on all surfaces as their advertisers claim? The Consumer Council has put 10 models of instant glue to a laboratory test to assess their gluing performance, durability and appearance of the...
- 2008.05.07
Council rolls out first bi-weekly price survey to counter inflation
The Consumer Council today (May 7) unveiled the results of its first bi-weekly price surveillance on staple foods and daily necessities, in a move to help relieve consumers against inflationary prices. The primary goal is to enhance price...
- 2008.04.15
Annual survey: staple food tops price surge in supermarket chains -CHOICE # 378
Edible oil and rice prices surged by an aggregate average of 16.3% and 12.7% respectively last year. A non-food item also in the rank of double-digital price increase was toothpaste, up an aggregate average of 15.6%. They were among a basket of 200...
- 2008.04.15
Aquarists beware of defective luminaires posing fire and electricshock risks - CHOICE # 378
Fish keeping is popular here - not only as a hobby but as a Fung Shui aid (to ward off bad luck). But plugging in all sorts of electrical gadgets to a water-filled aquarium at home can pose a real safety concern. For the combination of water and...
- 2008.04.15
Beating inflation: shop around and compare prices at differentretail outlets; the savings could be substantial - CHOICE # 378
Are inflationary prices on your grocery purchase a major concern to you? Are you serious about beating inflation? In response to consumers' suggestions, the Consumer Council has undertaken a quick scan of prices, for comparison, at both supermarket...
- 2008.04.15
Car crash test: one car awarded best ever adult occupant protectionbut many still disappointing in pedestrian protection - CHOICE #378
Pedestrian protection continued to be a major weakness of carmakers. 21 out of 34 cars included in a crash test were rated rather poorly in this respect with only 2 stars out of a maximum of 4 stars. 5 cars received only 1 star. Inadequate pedestrian...
- 2008.04.15
CHOICE # 378
Aquarists beware of defective luminaires posing fire and electric shock risks Annual survey: staple food tops price surge in supermarket chains Beating inflation: shop around and compare prices at different retail outlets; the savings could be...
- 2008.04.15
Choice between DIY and agent service in air-conditioner cleaningahead of summer - CHOICE # 378
It's time to get your air-conditioners in shape for the summer ahead. This means giving the machine an overhaul cleaning service to remove dirt and germs hidden deep inside the unit. It is not just a matter of cleanliness but more importantly, it...