Potential hazard: Traders who repack munchies into small plastic bags often use staples to secure the packaging. — ART CHEN / The Star
STAPLEs are widely employed to bind banana-leaf wrapping for traditional Malay kuih.
These hawkers also use staples to seal small, single-use plastic bags and clam shell packaging.
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Tan wants those in the food business to use adhesive tape or heat to seal plastic food packs.
Dr Param Jeeth says authorities will act upon public complaints.
Rosli urges street hawkers who prepare traditional Malay kuih to use dried coconut leaf spines.
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