Rosmaliza Muhammad

Practices Food Safety amongst Mobile Food Handlers in Shah Alam, Selangor

This study seeks to examine the awareness of food handler personal hygiene on food hygiene practices. Using quantitative approach, self-administered questionnaire was distributed to 400 mobile handlers in Shah Alam Selangor,Malaysia and only 320 questionnaires were collated. Although food handlers may be aware of the need for personal hygiene, they do not understand critical aspects of personal hygiene such cleaning work surface and control food temperature value while cooking. In order to prevent food borne illnesses, mobile food owners need to access and improve operator’s knowledge, personal hygiene and the hygiene practices on food safety to consumer. 2398-4279

Malay Women in Postpartum Period: Food Beliefs and Practices

Postpartum or confinement period generally perceived by most countries in the globe as an illness or disease requires special attention and treatment for women who experience it. However, due to technological and social advancement, the belief and practices are changing which therefore lead to different ways by which old and young generation mothers perceive this confinement period. Using qualitative approach employing semi-structured interview, young mother has more logical reasoning before accepting the food and practices in postpartum period as compared to old generation mother. The cultural belief and knowledge that is passed from generation to generation is now strengthened and supported by scientific proof as young generation mother is explained scientifically the relevancy of their ancestor in postpartum food practices and belief. Thus, the word “traditional practices” evolve with time and technology.