The Story of Cosmetics

Annie Leonard, of the Story of Stuff project, will be releasing of The Story of Cosmetics, which claims to expose the USD50 billion cosmetics industry’s use of toxic chemicals in everything from lipstick to baby shampoo-even chemicals linked to cancer and birth defects. Read more

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Workers In Limbo

Kenmark Industries has been reported to have caused more than 400 of its to be stranded when the company’s owner went missing recently. The publicly quoted company in Port Klang also has recently saw its executives resign and its factory sealed. Read more

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BHP Speaks Up On Fiery Death

A BHP spokesperson, who preferred anonymity, told Malaysiakini that the death of Florina Joseph’s fiery death recently was “a clear case of misunderstanding”. Read more

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Singapore Compacts Recent Initiatives – Project E.A.R.T.H & Seminar on Respecting Human Rights in Business Operations

Project E.A.R.T.H.

The Singapore Compact for CSR encourages members and corporates to take part in Project E.A.R.T.H., an initiative by the National Environment Agency (NEA) Central Regional Office and Central Singapore CDC.  As supporting partner of the project, Singapore Compact invites everyone to be part of Project E.A.R.T.H. – Mayor’s 10,000 Tonnes Recycling Challenge. Read more

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Latest Developments with Malaysia’s Power Giant TNB

Perak residents are miffed that they may be shortchanged by Malaysian energy giant, Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB). The power company is said to be billing residents on alternate months, which allows for the imposition of a higher tariff, according to state assemblyperson, Chang Lih Kang. Read more

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The CSR Digest Supports World Day Against Cyber Censorship

The CSR Digest is in full support of World Day Against Cyber Censorship, an initiative begun by Reporters Without Borders last year. The event is in support of a single Internet that is unrestricted and accessible to all. It is also meant to draw attention to the fact that, by creating new spaces for exchanging ideas and information, the Internet is a force for freedom. However, more and more governments have realised this and are reacting by trying to control the Internet . Read more

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Proton Malaysia Assembly Line Workers Among Lowest Paid

Proton Malaysia’s assembly-line workers are among the lowest paid in the nation, according to the Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC). Read more

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