Cleaner, safer Ramadan bazaars in Sandakan

Putting food safety first: Enforcement officers from the Sandakan Health Office inspecting a drinks stall at the Bandar Sandakan Ramadan bazaar to ensure compliance with food safety regulations.

KOTA KINABALU: Food safety standards at Ramadan bazaars in Sandakan have improved this year, with authorities reporting fewer hygiene violations during enforcement checks.

Only seven compound notices were issued from March 3 to 24 under Ops Bazaar Ramadan 2025 – down from 14 during the same period last year.