51 college students in Ayer Molek down with food poisoning

A total of 51 students from Mara Professional College Ayer Molek, Tiang Dua, were rushed to Jasin Hospital and the Ayer Molek Health Clinic for suspected food poisoning after consuming a meal at the institute’s cafes two days ago.

State Education, Higher Education and Religious Affairs Committee chairperson Rahmad Mariman said the affected students - 36 females and 15 males - experienced symptoms including stomach aches, vomiting, diarrhoea, and fever before being transported to the hospital and clinic.

Rahmad (above) said in response to the incident, the state health department has ordered the closure of seven cafes within the college compound that sell various food items for 14 days, effective from 6.30pm yesterday.

“The Melaka Tengah Health Office conducted inspections and investigations on the affected students yesterday, but no specific cause could be identified, as all the students reported eating a variety of meals from the cafes,” he explained in a statement today.

“Therefore, the Malacca Health Department has decided to suspend the operation of all cafes to facilitate cleaning and sanitation, thereby breaking the chain of the poisoning incident,” he added.

He also said the college has arranged for external food vendors to provide meals and beverages to the nearly 400 students at the institution, following the closure of the seven on-campus cafes.

- Bernama

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