Boy hospitalised after signboard collapse at Singapore foodcourt
A boy was hospitalised after a signboard collapsed at a Food Junction outlet in Rivervale Mall, Singapore on Saturday. The child was treated and later discharged to rest at home.
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Chinese infant hospitalised after parents feed vegetable juice formula, raising fresh concerns over unconventional infant feeding practices
A three-month-old in southern China was hospitalised with nitrite poisoning after parents prepared infant formula using vegetable juice instead of water, believing it more nutritious. The case highlights recurring dangers of unconventional feeding practices among families.
Two Vietnamese businesswomen charged in US$13 million chicken feet smuggling scheme
Hanoi police have charged two businesswomen with smuggling frozen chicken feet worth US$13 million that were imported under false pretences and sold across Vietnam rather than re-exported as required.
Indonesia's Free Meals Programme Faces Growing Pressure to Pause and Reassess
Indonesia's free nutritious meal programme, serving 61 million students and pregnant women, faces mounting pressure to suspend operations. The National Commission on Human Rights has flagged implementation failures, food poisoning incidents, and alleged rights violations, while constitutional petitions challenge its Rp 335 trillion budget allocation.
Pahang health authorities launch investigation into food poisoning claims at Janda Baik recreational site
Pahang's health authorities have opened an investigation into allegations that multiple visitors contracted food poisoning following recreational activities at a popular river site near Bentong. The probe centres on potential contamination or unsafe food handling at the Janda Baik location.
177 Food Premises in Penang Shut Down Over Hygiene Breaches
Penang authorities have temporarily closed 177 food premises for failing hygiene standards. The shutdowns followed inspections of 4,069 establishments by the Penang Health Department from January to April, with pest control issues cited as the primary violation.
Indonesia Arrests Former School Meals Programme Chief Over Food Poisonings and Corruption
Indonesia has detained the ex-director of its free school meals initiative following his dismissal. The arrest comes as authorities probe widespread food poisoning incidents and corruption allegations connected to the scheme.
Indonesia's President Removes Head of Troubled Free Meal Programme
Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto has dismissed the chief of the National Nutrition Agency overseeing his flagship free meal scheme, which has faced mass food poisoning incidents and graft allegations since launching last year.
China cracks down on 'ghost' takeout restaurants with new platform rules
China's regulators have introduced stricter guidelines for food delivery platforms, mandating that merchants have physical shopfronts and proper licensing to eliminate unlicensed 'ghost' kitchens operating without oversight.
Over 27,000 Cattle Imported Ahead of Aidiladha Celebrations
Malaysia has imported more than 27,000 cattle to meet demand for the upcoming Aidiladha celebrations. The livestock undergo rigorous quarantine and health screening by MAQIS to prevent disease transmission and ensure consumer safety.
Cockles From Sungai Kuala Juru Safe to Eat, Says Penang Fisheries Department
Laboratory testing has cleared cockles from Sungai Kuala Juru in Bukit Mertajam as safe for consumption, meeting national food safety standards. The findings come amid longstanding pollution complaints from local fishermen.