100 Dirty Eateries In Selangor

Selangor, one of the most developed states in Malaysia has got about 100 dirty eateries and these were ordered to be closed during a raid carried out by the Selangor Health Department. Notices were pasted on the walls and closed shutters of these premises to warn the public. This is under the Section 11 of the Food Act 1983 and eateries could be ordered to be shutdown for a maximum of 14 days which can be extended to another 14 days should the said premises be found not complying to the law. An official from the department said:

The operators must comply with all the recommendations before submitting their appeal to reopen their premises for business. They will be allowed to reopen only after checks and the department’s officers find that the necessary steps have been taken to improve the condition.

Source: Star Online Central "100 dirty eateries given closure order"