MEMBAKUT: Some 55 Form Five students and three teachers of SMK Membakut II fell ill with food poisoning symptoms on Wednesday, believed after consuming packets of food provided by a caterer in a school programme.
Head of the school’s Parents Teachers Association (PIBG), Awang Hazim Awang Basir, said they complained of diarrhoea, vomiting and shortness of breath while sitting for a trial exam.
“All the 55 victims will be sitting for the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination soon. Prior to having the symptoms, they took part in a school programme organised by Yayasan Sabah on Tuesday for them to learn the techniques of answering SPM questions.
The school engaged a caterer to provide food packets for the students and teachers. Upon hearing the complaints, the victims were rushed to Membakut Health Clinic for treatment,” said Awang Hazim.
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All the students were allowed to return home around noon on Wednesday.
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