![Fukushima radioactive water release: MOH to impose Level 4 inspection on high-risk food products from Japan Fukushima radioactive water release: MOH to impose Level 4 inspection on high-risk food products from Japan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/81692165841_RadziAbuHassan.jpg)
Fukushima radioactive water release: MOH to impose Level 4 inspection on high-risk food products from Japan
The move would be taken following notification that Japan will start releasing treated radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean tomorrow.
Wed Aug 23 2023
![Over 100 food products on shelves found to have expired - S'gor Health Dept Over 100 food products on shelves found to have expired - S'gor Health Dept](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/71604927323_pasaraya.jpg)
Over 100 food products on shelves found to have expired - S'gor Health Dept
Sha'ari Ngadiman said the food products worth RM6,872.68 have been ordered to be removed from the sales display shelves for confiscation.
Fri Jan 20 2023
![Malaysian companies tie up with Saudi firm to offer food products for haj, umrah sector Malaysian companies tie up with Saudi firm to offer food products for haj, umrah sector](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/51673513063_MATRADE.jpg)
Malaysian companies tie up with Saudi firm to offer food products for haj, umrah sector
Saudi Arabia-based Mrasi Almamoura Group has entered into a strategic partnership with two Malaysian companies to cater for the haj and umrah sector.
Thu Jan 12 2023
![MAHA 2022: Agrofood sector provides business opportunities for young people MAHA 2022: Agrofood sector provides business opportunities for young people](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/61659838004_MAHAMAEPS.jpg)
MAHA 2022: Agrofood sector provides business opportunities for young people
Aminuddin said since the demand for agro-food products is high, involvement of the young people in the sector is important.
Thu Aug 11 2022
![This sensor could detect pesticides in fruits and vegetables within minutes This sensor could detect pesticides in fruits and vegetables within minutes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/61654852057_APPLE.jpg)
This sensor could detect pesticides in fruits and vegetables within minutes
To better detect the presence of pesticide residue in food products, researchers have developed an inexpensive and reproducible solution!
Sat Jun 11 2022
![AP abolition right move to ensure continuity of food supplies - Nanta AP abolition right move to ensure continuity of food supplies - Nanta](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/61649328412_TBNantaLinggi.jpg)
AP abolition right move to ensure continuity of food supplies - Nanta
The abolition of APs for food products is in line with the government's desire to ensure continuity in supplies.
Sun May 22 2022
![SOPs on halal food products soon - Zulkifli SOPs on halal food products soon - Zulkifli](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/71609926038_DatukDrZulkifliMo.jpg)
SOPs on halal food products soon - Zulkifli
The SOPs will include amendments to the act related to halal certification to prevent the occurrence of 'duplication' of halal certificates.
Wed Jan 06 2021
![MOH detects 21 food products containing scheduled poison MOH detects 21 food products containing scheduled poison](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/61603539727_NOORHISHAM.jpg)
MOH detects 21 food products containing scheduled poison
The Health Ministry has identified 21 food products, comprising 16 brands, which were detected to contain scheduled poisons prohibited from being added to food.
Thu Nov 05 2020
![China's Shenzhen says chicken imported from Brazil tests positive for coronavirus China's Shenzhen says chicken imported from Brazil tests positive for coronavirus](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/61597296905_BEIJING.jpg)
China's Shenzhen says chicken imported from Brazil tests positive for coronavirus
Shenzhen's health authorities traced and tested everyone who might have come into contact with potentially contaminated food products.
Thu Aug 13 2020
![JAIS raids murukku-making premise using fake halal logo JAIS raids murukku-making premise using fake halal logo](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/41593667653_muruku.jpg)
JAIS raids murukku-making premise using fake halal logo
Checks also found that the snack food products have been widely sold at supermarkets near the premises and grocery stores around Hulu Langat, Cheras.
Thu Jul 02 2020
![Use consumer power to ensure food products safe for consumption Use consumer power to ensure food products safe for consumption](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/71445603453_KosSaraHidupBUDGET.jpg)
Use consumer power to ensure food products safe for consumption
Health Ministry Food Safety and Quality Division senior director Noraini Mohd Othman said consumers were also advised to read the label on the product before making any purchase.
Sat Jul 15 2017
![Four states have yet to explore Singapore market through Agrobazaar Malaysia Four states have yet to explore Singapore market through Agrobazaar Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-01/71484465618_Agrobazaar.jpg)
Four states have yet to explore Singapore market through Agrobazaar Malaysia
Agrobazaar Malaysia was ready to become a platform for them to promote and market their agro-based food products.
Sun Jan 15 2017
![Malaysia in need of more scientists Malaysia in need of more scientists](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-09/41443621559_Scientist.jpg)
Malaysia in need of more scientists
Malaysia should produce more scientists and take advantage of the country's abundant supply of natural resources to produce food for export.
Thu Oct 01 2015
![Taiwan aims to make Malaysia testing ground for its halal products Taiwan aims to make Malaysia testing ground for its halal products](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/41437663067_HALALTAIWAN.jpg)
Taiwan aims to make Malaysia testing ground for its halal products
Taiwanese government has encouraged more companies to get the halal certificates for their food products.
Thu Jul 23 2015
![Bumiputera entrepreneurs urged to venture into halal products Bumiputera entrepreneurs urged to venture into halal products](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2012-10/41351668386_295x200.jpg)
Bumiputera entrepreneurs urged to venture into halal products
Bumiputera entrepreneurs should produce more halal food products to meet the demands of Muslims and help fuel the country's economy too.
Sun Feb 22 2015