![[OPINION] The urgent need for food safety education in schools [OPINION] The urgent need for food safety education in schools](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81718771980_KantinSekolah.jpg)
[OPINION] The urgent need for food safety education in schools
Failure to adhere to food safety regulations has led to an increase in reported food poisoning cases in Malaysia.
Wed Jun 19 2024
![Complain to MOE if schools fail to resolve canteen food price issue - Fadhlina Complain to MOE if schools fail to resolve canteen food price issue - Fadhlina](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/41635497902_KantinsekolahSOP.jpg)
Complain to MOE if schools fail to resolve canteen food price issue - Fadhlina
Fadhlina Sidek said schools should try to resolve the issue first as the matter is between them and the canteen operator.
Thu Jan 04 2024
![Abuse of power: MACC detains assistant district education officer Abuse of power: MACC detains assistant district education officer](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/51648474385_DatukSKarunanithy.jpg)
Abuse of power: MACC detains assistant district education officer
An assistant district education officer was arrested by the MACC for allegedly appointing his nephew's company for a school canteen tender.
Mon Aug 29 2022
![Exemption of rent for school canteen operators, tenants extended to December - Radzi Exemption of rent for school canteen operators, tenants extended to December - Radzi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/51655780848_RadziJidinKPM.jpg)
Exemption of rent for school canteen operators, tenants extended to December - Radzi
The rent exemption for canteen operators and those renting premises in schools under the Ministry of Education (MOE) has been extended for another six months from July 1 to Dec 31 this year.
Tue Jun 21 2022
![KPM extends canteen rent exemption until June - Radzi KPM extends canteen rent exemption until June - Radzi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/41640607089_DrRadziJidin.jpg)
KPM extends canteen rent exemption until June - Radzi
Radzi said the rent exemption extension was also extended to rented premises, book shops, cooperatives, laundry shops and vending machines.
Sun Jan 09 2022
![Facial recognition is on the menu in UK schools Facial recognition is on the menu in UK schools](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/41634780420_BRITAIN.jpg)
Facial recognition is on the menu in UK schools
Some British schools are announcing that they will use facial recognition technology for the payment of pupils' canteen meals.
Thu Oct 21 2021
![Debit card system for schoolchildren to be expanded Debit card system for schoolchildren to be expanded](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-10/81507818751_MahdzirKhalid.jpg)
Debit card system for schoolchildren to be expanded
Currently, several schools were using the debit card system for students to buy food in the canteen, as well as other items at the school cooperatives.
Fri Oct 13 2017
![School canteen worker falls to death from building in Sandakan School canteen worker falls to death from building in Sandakan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-12/81449914991_CrimeSceneChalk.jpg)
School canteen worker falls to death from building in Sandakan
A worker at a school canteen here died after falling from the fifth floor of Menara MPS today, police said.
Fri Jul 14 2017
![H5N1: No instruction to close schools yet - Education sec-gen H5N1: No instruction to close schools yet - Education sec-gen](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-07/41469625836_RebanAyam.jpg)
H5N1: No instruction to close schools yet - Education sec-gen
The Education Ministry has yet to receive instruction to close schools or change the menu at school canteens in Kelantan following the spread of the bird flu (H5N1) in the state.
Sat Mar 18 2017
![Audit safety and health of schools that are older than 20 years - NIOSH Audit safety and health of schools that are older than 20 years - NIOSH](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-03/51458488837_LEELAMTHYE.jpg)
Audit safety and health of schools that are older than 20 years - NIOSH
An audit should involve the structure of the building and other infrastructure like laboratory, canteen, field and other facilities to avoid any mishaps in the school compound.
Mon Feb 27 2017
![Headmaster gets jail for receiving RM4,400 from school canteen operator Headmaster gets jail for receiving RM4,400 from school canteen operator](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-02/81486365607_MSubramaniam.jpg)
Headmaster gets jail for receiving RM4,400 from school canteen operator
A primary school head was sentenced to a total of eight months' jail by the Sessions Court here today after finding him guilty of accepting RM4,400 from a canteen operator.
Mon Feb 06 2017
![School cooperatives should appoint, manage school canteen operators - Angkasa School cooperatives should appoint, manage school canteen operators - Angkasa](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-01/51485519404_KantinSekolah.jpg)
School cooperatives should appoint, manage school canteen operators - Angkasa
Angkatan Koperasi Kebangsaan Malaysia Berhad (Angkasa) has proposed that school cooperatives be given the authority to appoint and manage operators running the school canteens.
Fri Jan 27 2017
![Food poisoning strike 72 students in Bukit Mertajam Food poisoning strike 72 students in Bukit Mertajam](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-10/71476850385_keracunanmakanan.jpg)
Food poisoning strike 72 students in Bukit Mertajam
The students complained of stomach aches and started vomiting after consuming food from the school hostel's canteen.
Wed Oct 19 2016
!['School canteen operators should treat students like their own children' 'School canteen operators should treat students like their own children'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-10/41476794119_DSSSubramaniam.jpg)
'School canteen operators should treat students like their own children'
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam says school canteen operators should not solely focus on making profit.
Tue Oct 18 2016
![Four hostel kitchens ordered closed due to rat, cockroach faeces Four hostel kitchens ordered closed due to rat, cockroach faeces](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/41473177271_TikusGeneric.jpg)
Four hostel kitchens ordered closed due to rat, cockroach faeces
Four school hostel kitchens in Perak were ordered closed because they posed the risk of causing food poisoning, said Perak Health Department director Datuk Dr Juita Ghazalie.
Thu Oct 13 2016