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Mulling setting of quarantine, inspection services agency

BY MA CHEE SENG, LEE SHAW WEI & NATASHA JEE TO improve biosecurity measures in Sarawak, the Ministry of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development is considering establishing a Sarawak Quarantine and Inspection Services (SAQIS) agency. Its minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom, stated that the proposed SAQIS will be an agency similar to […]

Ministry considers setting up one-stop quarantine centre

SHAH ALAM: The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industries (Mafi) is studying proposals to set up a One-Stop Quarantine Centre (OSQC) to further empower and enhance the biosecurity and safety aspects of the country’s food supply. Its minister, Datuk Seri Dr Ronald Kiandee said the proposed setting up of the OSQC was in view of […]

Public can request for halal verification

KUCHING : It had been made clear to the public that the halal logo must be accredited and certified by the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim), said  Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs and DBKU) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi. He also stated that the public can request for proof of […]