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The Pahang State Health Department is investigating claims that visitors to a riverside recreational area near Bentong contracted acute gastroenteritis after bathing, though no confirmed cases have been linked to the incident so far.
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Pahang's health authorities are investigating reports of diarrhoea and vomiting among visitors to Janda Baik river, intensifying inspections of water quality and recreational facilities in response to growing complaints.
Penang authorities have temporarily shuttered 177 food establishments following hygiene inspections, with pest infestations accounting for the majority of closures. The enforcement drive covered 4,069 premises across restaurants, canteens, and food courts.