The recent closure of 35 canteens in Kelantan due to poor hygiene has brought school canteens into public glare again, with parents questioning not only their cleanliness but the quality of food served there. In a two-part series, S. INDRAMALAR and TAN SHIOW CHIN check out our school canteens.
Last week, 35 school canteens in Kelantan were ordered closed by the Health Ministry for failing to comply with basic hygiene and health standards. Part of their Ops Bersepadu Sekolah Sihat campaign, the spot checks were made at 75 primary and secondary schools after more than 100 pupils and a canteen cook in one Semporna district was admitted to hospital with symptoms of cholera.
