![[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
![MOH investigating deadly Gombak food poisoning cases MOH investigating deadly Gombak food poisoning cases](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81718089744_TBLukanismanAwangS.jpg)
MOH investigating deadly Gombak food poisoning cases
According to police, the food in both cases was identified as fried been hoon and eggs.
Tue Jun 11 2024
![Teen boy, toddler allegedly die after eating food from school Teen boy, toddler allegedly die after eating food from school](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718081563_NoorArrifinMohamad.jpg)
Teen boy, toddler allegedly die after eating food from school
Police said the boy and the toddler was alleged to have died of food poisoning after eating food from a religious school in Gombak.
Tue Jun 11 2024
![75 Kota Bharu secondary students treated for food poisoning - Kelantan Health director 75 Kota Bharu secondary students treated for food poisoning - Kelantan Health director](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/41705558720_TBZAINIHUSSINjp.jpg)
75 Kota Bharu secondary students treated for food poisoning - Kelantan Health director
The food poisoning is believed to be linked to a chicken dish served to them last Saturday.
Tue Apr 23 2024
![DOF confirms PD mussels contaminated with biotoxin DOF confirms PD mussels contaminated with biotoxin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51712222434_kupang.jpg)
DOF confirms PD mussels contaminated with biotoxin
Laboratory analysis found that there are harmful algae that cause mussels in Port Dickson waters to be contaminated and unsafe to eat.
Thu Apr 04 2024
![Bacterial infections the 'second leading cause of death worldwide' Bacterial infections the 'second leading cause of death worldwide'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/81669272673_Covid.jpg)
Bacterial infections the 'second leading cause of death worldwide'
S. aureus is a bacterium common in human skin and nostrils but behind a range of illnesses, while E. coli commonly causes food poisoning.
Thu Nov 24 2022
![All 114 students of Sekolah Seri Puteri in MAEPS doing well - Abdul Latiff All 114 students of Sekolah Seri Puteri in MAEPS doing well - Abdul Latiff](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/41638753819_pelajarSekolah.jpg)
All 114 students of Sekolah Seri Puteri in MAEPS doing well - Abdul Latiff
The parents are not allowed to send food to their children at MAEPS because of the possibility of food poisoning, Abdul Latiff said.
Mon Dec 06 2021
![Food poisoning incidents in Malaysia still under control - Khairy Food poisoning incidents in Malaysia still under control - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/41637745665_KhairyJamaluddin.jpg)
Food poisoning incidents in Malaysia still under control - Khairy
According to the ministry's data, Khairy said, 288 food poisoning episodes were reported in 2020 and another 123 this year until September.
Wed Nov 24 2021
![Only purchase commercial mushroom to avoid food poisoning - UM lecturer Only purchase commercial mushroom to avoid food poisoning - UM lecturer](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/61637281248_cendawan.jpg)
Only purchase commercial mushroom to avoid food poisoning - UM lecturer
The public have been reminded to only buy commercial mushrooms sold in the markets or common wild mushrooms sold in farmers' market.
Fri Nov 19 2021
![King undergoes follow-up treatment at IJN King undergoes follow-up treatment at IJN](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/71601288169_Agong.jpg)
King undergoes follow-up treatment at IJN
Yang di-Pertuan Agong who was admitted to the IJN last Monday to undergo food poisoning and intervention treatment, is currently receiving follow-up treatment at the centre.
Mon Sep 28 2020
!['Puding buih' food poisoning victim dies 'Puding buih' food poisoning victim dies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/81591172837_pudingbuih.jpg)
'Puding buih' food poisoning victim dies
The 25-year-old woman, who was admitted to the hospital on May 24, died at 10.40 am today.
Wed Jun 03 2020
![48 individuals down with food poisoning in Terengganu after eating dessert 48 individuals down with food poisoning in Terengganu after eating dessert](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/81590421127_pudingbuih.jpg)
48 individuals down with food poisoning in Terengganu after eating dessert
20 were admitted to Sultanah Nur Zahirah Hospital where one of them was warded in the intensive care unit (ICU) but the patient was reported to be stable.
Tue May 26 2020
![KL2017: 16 athletes down with food poisoning KL2017: 16 athletes down with food poisoning](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-08/51472279027_FoodPoisoning.jpg)
KL2017: 16 athletes down with food poisoning
The athlete who was hospitalised will be allowed to go home after examination.
Thu Aug 24 2017
![Hawkers at bazaars must improve cleanliness level Hawkers at bazaars must improve cleanliness level](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-06/81434945995_BazarRamadan.jpg)
Hawkers at bazaars must improve cleanliness level
Maintenance and the quality of cleanliness of food sold at the Ramadan Bazaars around the federal capital must be improved to avoid issues on pollution and food poisoning from cropping up.
Mon May 29 2017
![Cooked Food Programme contracts in residential schools terminated if food poisoning occurs Cooked Food Programme contracts in residential schools terminated if food poisoning occurs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-04/71491127811_MahdzirKhalid.jpg)
Cooked Food Programme contracts in residential schools terminated if food poisoning occurs
The ministry would include that clause in the contract for food operators and suppliers, to be effective from June 1.
Sun Apr 02 2017