KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 28): The Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Ministry has directed the Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Department (MAQIS) to conduct strict checks on imported food products from China at all entry points nationwide.

Minister Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub said although Malaysia did not import any food products from Wuhan, China, which is associated with the outbreak of the 2019 novel coronavirus, and there was no evidence indicating the spread of the epidemic through food, however, security controls and inspections should be carried out as a precautionary measure.