BUKIT MERTAJAM: The belacan (shrimp paste) processing factory in Permatang Pauh with maggots found in some of its unprocessed belacan, has been closed for 14 days till Dec 6, pending investigations by two departments.
The state Health Department is investigating the content of the belacan, while the state Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Mi-nistry is looking at its labelling, which resembled the brand name of another registered belacan product.
