Kota bharu: The Kelantan State Health Department (JKNK) will take random food samples at all Ramadan bazaars in the state starting tomorrow, said its director Datuk Dr Mohd Azman Yacob. He stated that the inspections would focus on premises selling risky foods and drinks containing coconut milk. The aim is to identify any germs that are not visible but can cause food poisoning. Results from the food samples are expected within one to two weeks, after which further actions will be taken against concerned traders.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Dr Mohd Azman provided additional insights during the Kelantan State Level Ramadan Bazaar Walkabout Programme 2026 at the Sultan Muhammad IV Stadium compound. To date, 386 stalls and 625 Ramadan bazaar food operators in Kelantan have been inspected. Out of these, 305 premises were found to be at a clean level, and 620 food operators had received anti-typhoid injections. During the inspection and monitoring operations, 15 compound notices were issued under Section 32B of the Food Act 1983 for violations of the Food Hygiene Regulations 2009.

Dr Mohd Azman further mentioned that no reports or complaints related to food poisoning at the Ramadan bazaar had been received so far. Comprehensive monitoring was carried out throughout the state before Ramadan at key locations, including 48 chicken processing factories, 30 coconut milk supplier premises, and 27 ice processing factories.