Penang orders closure of 177 food premises over hygiene violations (opens original article in a new tab)

Penang Health Department ordered 177 food premises to close temporarily due to hygiene violations, with 122 having pest control issues, 49 with cleanliness problems, and 6 linked to food poisoning incidents. 1,771 notices were issued under the Food Act 1983, and 241 complaints were received about food premises this year.

• Penang Health Department ordered 177 food premises to close over hygiene violations
• 122 premises had pest control issues, 49 had cleanliness problems, 6 linked to food poisoning
• 1,771 notices issued under Food Act 1983 for hygiene and food handling offences
• 241 complaints received about food premises this year
• JKNPP denied allegations of biased enforcement against specific ethnic groups