Grocers, convenience stores and canteens in Sabah hospitals allowed to open 24 hours
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah government has decided to allow grocery and convenience stores as well as canteens (for takeaways) in government or private hospitals to operate round the clock with immediate effect.
State Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun said permission for these facilities to operate 24 hours came through the state disaster management committee.
In a statement on Wednesday (June 9), he said Sabah recorded 232 new cases, a reduction from 350 cases the day before.
"The significant decrease was due to the control of massive cluster infections, preventing their spread to outside communities.
"However, we saw a reduction to one green zone only, namely Beluran district," he said.
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Tips on how to ensure the food you buy is safe
There are many factors for parents to consider when buying food and produce at the market.
Apart from nutritional value, one should also pay attention to food safety and quality.
Food safety means ensuring the food is safe from chemical, physical or biological risks, beginning from production until consumption.
This is important as it prevents health hazards linked to unsafe food.
Contaminated food may contain pathogens that can cause foodborne illnesses such as food poisoning, cholera, typhoid, hepatitis A and dysentery.
During the movement control order that began in March 2020, people started to cook at home more often, requiring them to buy more raw ingredients from the market.
Delivery services also increased greatly.
Hence, it is crucial to be mindful about food safety while shopping.
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PUTRAJAYA (Bernama): A total of 42 Controlled Fresh Markets (PSTs) under Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA) operating during the enforcement of MCO 3.0 have recorded RM18.9mil in sales from May 25 to June 4.
Agriculture and Food Industries Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ronald Kiandee said in a statement on Monday (June 7), the 42 PSTs provide platforms to 348 farmers and 6,879 entrepreneurs to market their products during MCO, and offer options to consumers to get essential items with five to 20%mof savings.
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