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Hanoi police have charged two executives with smuggling over US$13 million worth of frozen chicken feet imported from countries with active poultry diseases, then sold illegally within Vietnam instead of being re-exported as required.
Indonesia's free nutritious meal programme for 61 million students and pregnant women faces growing pressure to suspend operations. Human rights commission cited violations, while seven constitutional court petitions challenge the Rp 335 trillion budget allocation.
The Pahang Health Department has launched an investigation into reports that multiple visitors became ill after swimming in a river at a recreational facility near Bentong. Authorities are examining both water quality and potential food-related causes.
Penang authorities have temporarily closed 177 food premises for hygiene breaches, with pest control deficiencies accounting for nearly 70% of violations. The action follows inspections of 4,069 premises between January and April.