SOP on sale, use of dangerous poisons refined

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad confirmed that the standard operating procedure on the sale and use of dangerous poisons are being refined.

“This is an issue I need to follow up on because we know that this poison is indeed fatal or dangerous due to its high toxicity levels,” NST quoted him as saying.

“Furthermore, incidents like this, though occasional, remind us (the ministry) and enforcement officers of the importance of regulations and SOPs related to poison handling.

“When such incidents occur, it is a wake-up call reminding us to review and ensure strict enforcement of SOPs and regulations on the use and sale of dangerous poisons.

“We need to enforce these regulations more effectively, particularly through collaboration with not just the ministry but also other agencies involved in the use of these poisons,” he told reporters after the Clean, Smoke-Free Premises (BeBAs) Walkabout Programme at Komalaut Complex 2, Kuala Perlis.

Dzulkefly said this in relation to the case of two toddlers who died after accidentally ingesting snacks that was laced with rat poison in Penang.

The rat poison laced snacks was intended for wild monkeys.

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