Kuala Lumpur: Ramadan bazaar traders in Kelantan have been reminded to always maintain food hygiene and avoid selling spoiled food to prevent health risks to customers. Kelantan Deputy Menteri Besar Datuk Dr Mohamed Fadzli Hassan emphasized the importance of ensuring that all food sold is safe to eat, as failing to do so could harm the health of buyers and raise ethical concerns about the income derived from such sales.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Mohamed Fadzli highlighted that selling spoiled dishes could not only lead to health issues but also question the blessings of the income earned. He noted, "If spoiled dishes are still sold, we fear that the income we receive may not be blessed and could even be considered haram. The earnings from sales during Ramadan should be clean, halal and good," during an interaction with reporters at the Nur Ramadan Wanita programme at Masjid Muhammadi.

Furthermore, Mohamed Fadzli pointed out that the uniqueness of Kelantanese food serves as a key attraction for tourists visiting the state. Therefore, maintaining hygiene, authenticity of recipes, and fair pricing is crucial. He also urged traders not to exploit the Ramadan period by charging unreasonable prices, reinforcing that Kelantan is known for its delicious food, reasonable prices, and friendly people. He encouraged traders to act as ambassadors of Kelantan, as they play a vital role in shaping the state's image to visitors.

The reminder comes in the wake of an incident where a couple discovered maggots in an ikan cencaru berlada dish they had purchased from a stall in Wakaf Zin, Bachok. The couple, who reheated the dish for sahur, noted that they had bought it the previous afternoon and only discovered the maggots upon reheating.