Shah Alam: The Selangor Health Department (JKNS) today launched a Quick Response (QR) Code for its Food Safety Campaign, which aims to channel complaints regarding misconduct in the sale of food at Ramadan bazaars. Its director, Dr Ummi Kalthom Shamsudin, stated that through this QR code, complaints within the department’s jurisdiction will be forwarded directly to JKNS for further action.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, action will be taken under the Food Act 1983 and related regulations if any violations are found. Dr Ummi Kalthom shared this information with reporters during the Ihya’ Ramadan 2025: Jelajah Bazar Ramadan Selangor programme at the Shah Alam Stadium Ramadan Bazaar, officiated by State Youth, Sports and Entrepreneurship Committee chairman, Mohd Najwan Halimi.

Dr Ummi Kalthom highlighted that the QR code also provides access to various food safety tips during Ramadan. These include guidance on selecting food at bazaars, preventing food poisoning through sight, smell, and taste, proper storage of leftover food, and buying dates, all presented in engaging and easy-to-understand infographics.

She added that both traders and the public could access this information by scanning the QR code on the buntings provided. These buntings will be displayed at selected Ramadan bazaars for public convenience.

Meanwhile, Dr Ummi Kalthom stated that JKNS has stationed over 200 health officers to conduct random inspections at 236 sites involving 15,349 Ramadan bazaar traders across Selangor. This measure ensures that food preparation and sale are safe and hygienic.