Worms found in fish curry, 'Asam Pedas' restaurant ordered to close


MELAKA: Worms emerging from a fish curry dish at a popular “Asam Pedas” restaurant in Kota Laksamana here has led to a 14-day shut down order issued by the Melaka Health Department.

State Health and Anti-Drug committee chairman Low Chee Leong said the notice was issued by Melaka Tengah health inspectors on Sunday (July 1) after a complaint was lodged on the unhygienic serving.

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