#NSTviral: Raw chicken carried in open baskets raises hygiene concerns

KUALA LUMPUR: A video showing baskets of raw chicken being transported uncovered in the back of a four-wheel-drive along a highway has sparked concerns over food hygiene and halal compliance.

Threads user acsoneg02, who uploaded the video, told the New Straits Times that it was recorded along the New Pantai Expressway (NPE) near Pantai Dalam today.

In his post, he said he was shocked to see the chicken being transported in uncovered baskets.

"Shocked this morning to see a chicken being carried in a basket, no plastic bag at all, exposed before being sold to people to eat.

"After the halal chicken incident, I stopped eating chicken and am now willing to eat eggs every day. Today, I came across this again," he wrote.

Another user said they had resorted to slaughtering and processing their own poultry to avoid uncertainty over how the meat was handled.

"I slaughter and process it myself now. You just have to put in the effort," user sabaqhati__ wrote.

User mohdyazeedakhiar urged the public to avoid buying chicken without proper labelling and opt for trusted halal brands, even if they cost more.

Others called for the vehicle's owner to be identified, with user mohdnoor6061 suggesting that checks be made to determine whether the registration number belonged to a company or an individual.

"Try checking whether that plate number belongs to a company or an individual. Maybe we can find out who is involved," the user wrote.

"Police, detain them. This is very daring," another user commented.