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New Straits Times
06-05-2025
- Health
- New Straits Times
Tomyam fried rice blamed for food poisoning of 43 students
TELUK INTAN: Tomyam fried rice is suspected to be the cause of a food poisoning incident involving 43 students from Sekolah Menengah San Min on Jalan Sungai Nibong here last month. Perak Human Resources, Health, Indian Community Affairs and National Integration Committee chairman A. Sivanesan said the infection source was believed to be food prepared by the school canteen on April 21. He said the food poisoning case was first detected when two students showed symptoms on April 22, followed by an official notification to the Hilir Perak District Health Office (PKD) two days later. "All affected students, aged between 13 and 18, experienced symptoms such as stomach pain, diarrhoea, vomiting and fever. They received outpatient treatment and are in stable condition. "Two clinical samples tested positive for norovirus and sapovirus infections. The PKD is conducting further investigations to determine the exact source of the infections and any contributing factors," he told a press conference after visiting the school today. Sivanesan said the PKD's hygiene inspection of the school's canteen found the cleanliness level unsatisfactory. He said a four-day closure order was issued under Section 18(1)(f) of the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 [Act 342], effective immediately. "The canteen operator has taken corrective actions as instructed, and after a re-evaluation, the premises were allowed to resume operations," he said. Sivanesan said the Perak Health Department would continue to monitor the situation and work with all relevant parties to ensure that students' health and food safety were consistently safeguarded. –Bernama
The Sun
06-05-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Tomyam fried rice cause of 43 students food poisoning
TELUK INTAN: Tomyam fried rice is suspected to be the cause of a food poisoning incident involving 43 students from Sekolah Menengah San Min on Jalan Sungai Nibong here last month. Perak Human Resources, Health, Indian Community Affairs and National Integration Committee chairman, A. Sivanesan, said the infection source is believed to be food prepared by the school canteen on April 21. He said the food poisoning case was first detected when two students showed symptoms on April 22, followed by an official notification to the Hilir Perak District Health Office (PKD) two days later. 'All affected students, aged between 13 and 18, experienced symptoms such as stomach pain, diarrhoea, vomiting and fever. They received outpatient treatment and are in stable condition. 'Two clinical samples tested positive for norovirus and sapovirus infections. The PKD is conducting further investigations to determine the exact source of the infections and any contributing factors,' he told a press conference after visiting the school today. Sivanesan said the PKD's hygiene inspection of the school's canteen found the cleanliness level unsatisfactory. He said a four-day closure order was issued under Section 18(1)(f) of the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 [Act 342], effective immediately. 'The canteen operator has taken corrective actions as instructed, and after a re-evaluation, the premises were allowed to resume operations,' he said. Sivanesan said the Perak Health Department will continue to monitor the situation and work with all relevant parties to ensure that students' health and food safety are consistently safeguarded.
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Yahoo
‘No compromise': Perak to impose three-day ban on booze from Feb 10 along Thaipusam chariot route
IPOH, Feb 6 — The Perak government will enforce a strict three-day ban on the sale and consumption of alcohol during the Ipoh Thaipusam celebration, with violators facing potential legal action in court. Perak Human Resources, Health, and National Integration Committee chairman A. Sivanesan said the ban will be imposed from February 10 to 12 along the Thaipusam chariot procession routes, temporary traders' tents and area surrounding the Kallumalai Arulmigu Subramaniar Temple in Gunung Cheroh here. While this is the first time the state has imposed such a ban for Thaipusam, Sivanesan said the authorities will no longer tolerate the act of selling and drinking booze during the auspicious festival in Ipoh. 'The sales and consumption of booze during the festival is not new. It's an open secret that has been happening. 'We have received many complaints from people on public nuisance due to alcohol consumption during the festival, especially at night. 'So this time the police will not compromise, violators will be caught and be brought to court,' he said. Sivanesan announced the ban at a press conference after attending the Ipoh Thaipusam Celebration Coordination Meeting at the Perak Daruk Ridzuan Building here. While noting that there are no special provisions that state consuming alcohol is an offence, Sivanesan said that offenders could still be charged under the Penal Code for causing public nuisance due to the alcohol consumption. 'Police will mobilise personnel from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to monitor this ban,' he added. Sivanesan said the state is expecting over 350,000 devotees and foreign tourists for this year's Thaipusam celebration in Ipoh. 'We also advise that those who are unwell to refrain from attending the celebrations and rest at home to prevent the spread of illness, especially with the recent rise in influenza cases,' he added. Separately, when asked about the proposed guidelines for ceremonies involving Muslims at non-Muslim houses of worship, Sivanesan acknowledged the sensitivity of the matter, noting that there is still room for discussion as it remains a guideline rather than a law. 'Even some Members of Parliament disagree with this. They attend such ceremonies for work, not to participate in religious rituals, so I don't see it as an offence. 'I personally believe this should first be discussed with the Ministry of National Unity before announcing any guidelines to assess their potential impact on national unity and harmony. 'However, I can't comment on the specifics of the guidelines,' he said.
