PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia does not have enough veterinarians to cope with demand, says Veterinary Services Department (DVS) director-general Dr Akma Ngah Hamid. Based on Veterinary Council of Malaysia registrations, there are 2,553 active veterinarians in the country, she added. “Rapid development in the livestock industry, the increase of veterinary clinics for pets, and research (among other factors) have...
MELAKA: Melaka health authorities have ordered 50 food outlets to close due to ‘extremely’ unsatisfactory hygiene last year. The state health department director Dr Ruzita Mustaffa said the premises were among 6,047 food-related sectors inspected by her team from last Jan to Dec. Of the figure, she noted that the closure notices were issued to 42 restaurants...
Imagine finding out your local grocery store has gone viral online for storing their fresh produce... in the restroom. Unfortunately, that’s what happened to a group of people who live in Malacca. A TikTok posted by KPDN Melaka, the state's branch for Ministry of Domestic Trade and Costs of Living, sees officers conducting a spot check on a...
