Former MP confesses to dumping contaminated food items in a viral scandal!
A recent scandal has rocked Kuala Krau as the Agriculture and Food Security Ministry discovered dumped food unfit for human consumption in a dumpsite. Ex-Kuala Krau MP, Ismail Mohamed Said, publicly apologized for discarding large quantities of contaminated rice, flour, and sardines due to rancidity. The Malaysian consumer association CAP has demanded action against the former MP for his irresponsible disposal of food stocks in Temerloh, Pahang. Photos of the discarded sacks of rice and cans of sardines went viral on social media, sparking outrage among the public.
Ismail Mohamed Said admitted to throwing tonnes of food items, clarifying that no government funds were involved in the purchase of the kitchen goods. The dumped food, which was determined to be spoilt and unsafe for consumption by the Agriculture Ministry, has raised concerns about food safety and wastage in the region. The scandal highlights the importance of accountability and proper food management practices among public figures.
In light of the incident, the Agriculture Ministry emphasized the importance of ensuring food safety and preventing the disposal of unsafe consumables. The issue serves as a reminder for authorities to monitor and regulate food distribution to prevent similar incidents in the future, promoting transparency and accountability in the food supply chain.
PETALING JAYA: Checks by the Agriculture and Food Security Ministry on the rice and other food at a dump site in Kuala Krau in Temerloh, Pahang, ...
UPDATED 3.40PM | Stockpiles are contaminated, no longer suitable for use โ Ismail.
GEORGE TOWN: Former deputy home minister Ismail Mohamed Said's action in disposing of rice and other food items at a site in Temerloh, Pahang, ...
Ismail Mohamed Said says rice, flour, sardines were discarded because they had gone rancid.
Photos of sacks of rice, cans of sardines, and flour dumped at a garbage disposal site have been going viral on social media.
PUTRAJAYA: Rice allegedly thrown away at a dumpsite in Temerloh, Pahang was determined to be spoilt and unsafe for consumption by the Agriculture and ...
Datuk Seri Dr Ismail Mohamed Said stated that no government funds were used to purchase the kitchen goods.