Shark's fin soup ban in Penang state functions


GEORGE TOWN: The Penang state government has banned shark’s fin soup at official functions with immediate effect.

The state exco has passed a resolution on ‘No shark’s fin soup for all official functions’ and notices will be sent to all state government agencies not to include the delicacy in the menu at any state hosted events.

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