my lil'Chomel

A long long time ago, whenever there are any health related issues or crisis, our dear Health Ministers would "jump out of their chairs" (hehehe...just imagine ya) and quickly take necessary actions to confine/ resolve the issue ASAP. Our health le, no joke ok. So, I lurve and hold our ex-Health Ministers with high regards. Kinda fatherly actions on protecting his children from being hurt - health wise.

But today's news kinda shocked me. First it was this (The Star):

China toxic milk powder kills 3, thousands sick
By Chris Buckley
BEIJING
(Reuters) - China said on Wednesday a third infant had died after drinking contaminated milk, while the number of sick rocketed and an official said the health threat had been hidden for at least a month.
The number of children ill after drinking milk carrying the compound melamine had risen nearly
five-fold to 6,244, and those with "acute kidney failure" reached 158, Health Minister Chen Zhu told a news conference

I have this huge huge reservation over products of China since a long long time ago. Hubby accused me of not being fair and one-track mind. Well, my gut feelings tell me that they don't have proper QA in place for their products. Seriously, so many incidents. It can't be coincidence, right?

Then today (The Star):

Milk is safe, says Fonterra
PETALING JAYA: Fonterra Brands Malaysia has assured all customers that its milk products in Malaysia are 100% safe.
In a statement, the company’s general manager, John McKay, said consumers could buy
their brands, Anmum, Ferleaf, Anlene, Chesdale and Anchor with absolute confidence.
“The issue relating to the safety of China milk powder products is confined only to products made from China-sourced raw milk sold by San Lu in mainland China.”

I am either blind, stupid or totally ignorant for not realising that the troubled company has presence in Malaysia. No one mention about it! I read reports saying that its only in China. I know, the milk is only distributed in China, BUT.... I would expect that our Health Ministry would reassure us about it or request the company to make announcements like that weeks ago. Don't wait till something happens. The company should be an accountable! Don't chicken out on social responsibilities! (OK, I am over reacting here) There are a lot of examples of companies that did total recall of products or quickly make explainations to the public if there is any doubt in using their products.
I want our ex-Health Ministers back!!! <--- this is being emotional