SM Sains Tuanku Aishah Rohani in Seremban, Negri Sembilan, has closed its canteen after 152 students suffered food poisoning and displayed symptoms, including diarrhoea and vomiting after eating the food there yesterday.

State health executive councillor S. Veerapan said the affected students were sent to hospital for treatment and all are reportedly stable.

The closure is made under section 18(1)(f) of the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases 1988 to avoid any additional new case originating from the same premises, he added.

“The premises have been inspected, and clinical, environmental and food samples taken and sent to the lab for analysis.

“The situation will be monitored until it is deemed stable.

“Further investigation will also be conducted to identify the real cause behind the food poisoning.”

He said food operators and students at the dormitory kitchen have been briefed about health practices, adding that the situation is under control. – Bernama, November 23, 2021.