Getting sucked in by rotten food
Sadly, consumerism in this country is taken very lightly. Only a handful of us are willing to speak up against retailers who see no harm in selling substandard foodstuff. The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry can aid by conducting regular inspections and ensure retailers — from sundry shops to hypermarkets — sell quality items. But it is us, as consumers, who have the ultimate say. We need to take charge of what we put in our stomach and in our households. The quality of food sold should not be taken for granted. Nevertheless, many tend to treat such matters lightly. After all, it is not as sensational as cows and condominiums or a fishy multi-million ringgit tuna project that failed. It is the unscrupulous sellers who will have the last laugh for we are the suckers who will continue to fork out money for low quality food. Read more in Haresh Says today. HD says : Stand up against those who sell substandard food items.