Food manufacturers urged to display salt content in food, drink product labels - Health DG
Food industry players have been advised to comply with the Food Act 1983 and the Food (Amendment) Regulation 2020 that makes the labelling of salt content in food and drink products mandatory.
Mon Mar 14 2022
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
Misleading advertisement: 151 websites, 319 social media accounts blocked
71 warning letters were issued against those who have published advertisements that did not comply with the Food Act 1983.
Thu Sep 03 2020
Health Ministry confirms AEON Mall's grocery section closed due to rat
The section of the mall was ordered close for 14 days from March 31 under Section 11 of the Food Act 1983.
Tue Apr 04 2017
Seremban 2 fast food outlet to close over roach-in-drink viral posting
The cleanliness of the restaurant was found to be at 57.5 per cent and it was ordered to close for two weeks under Section 11 of the Food Act 1983, he said.
Thu Jan 12 2017
Unwashed eggs for roti jala cause of food poisoning at Tapah school
The house of the roti jala maker which only reached 48 per cent cleanliness level was sealed for 14 days under Section 11 of Food Act 1983.
Mon Apr 11 2016
Health Ministry to clamp down on vaping
A nationwide campaign will be carried out by the Health Ministry soon to curb the use of liquid containing unlicensed nicotine in vapourisers.
Tue Nov 03 2015
New law to control use of vape soon
Existing laws, namely the Control of Tobacco Products Regulations, is not effective to control the use of vape.
Tue Sep 15 2015
85 dirty school canteens ordered to close - Dr Subramaniam
A total of 85 school canteens were ordered to close due to a lack of hygiene and for contravening Section 11 of the Food Act 1983 between January and May this year.
Wed Jul 24 2013
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024