M’sians upset with KKM for linking satay to cancer
It is no secret that Malaysians are really protective over their food.
Just last week, Malaysians got mad at online foodie website Tasty for cutting jackfruit the wrong way, and a random Twitter user for dipping his 3X Spicy Chicken into his Cempedak McFlurry.
Now, in the latest edition of “Malaysians getting mad at people over our local dishesâ€, the Health Ministry (KKM) is being attacked for attacking satay.
Satay punca kanser?
Satay yang dibakar akan menghasilkan reaksi kimia yg dipanggil Maillard reaction.
Maillard reaction akan menghasilkan Acrylamide dan bahan inilah yang boleh menyebabkan kanser pada manusia.
Baca selanjutnya artikel ini. https://t.co/OdiMB0ydvs
— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) August 10, 2019
On Saturday, the official Twitter account for the KKM shared an article written by a doctor that explains how the barbecued meat skewers could cause cancer.
The tweet mentions that when satay is barbecued, it undergoes a chemical reaction called the Maillard reaction.
The tweet then explains that the Maillard reaction can produce acrylamide which it turn has been known to cause cancer in humans.
Now, KKM is THE official government ministry responsible for the health of the people.
Yet, the people got mad at the ministry for ruining satay for them!
Tolonglah @KKMPutrajaya
Jika ssuatu makanan tu ada penawarnya tolg btahu sekali apa
Mcm satay kerana kesan karbon dr kena bakar, so atasinya dgn timun
Jgnlah mcm ni— jack adha (@jackadha) August 11, 2019
“Please la KKM.
If a dish also has an antidote, please share that too.
For example, satay can be carcinogenic due to its charred areas. But it can be overcome by eating satay with fresh cucumber.
Don’t be like this.”
From cancer biologist.. pic.twitter.com/hSrWB8eDHL
— sher (@khusairyz) August 11, 2019
“From a cancer biologist:
The Health Ministry and the Diagnosis today shared some wrong facts. Barbecuing meat produces heterocyclic amines (HCAs), and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), not mainly acrylamides.
Acrylamides are mainly found in french fries”
Boleh saya tahu rujukan/paper/kajian mana yang mengatakan acrylamide terhasil dari protein ayam dan gula? Mohon tuan berikan link rujukan tersebut. Tq in advance.
— High Entropy (HE) (@azzam2512) August 11, 2019
“May I please know which source states that acrylamide is produced from chicken protein and sugar? Please share the link to the source. Thank you in advance.”
Tapi satay ni lah sumber rezeki nenek saya ☹
— ally. (@allydazlkfle) August 10, 2019
“But satay is how my grandmother makes a living.”
KKM’s Twitter admin refused to take the criticism sitting down though, and clapped back at their haters.
Tidak disebut dalam artikel jangan makan satay. Yang ditekankan ialah makan secara sederhana. Mungkin encik keliru kerana terlalu byk membaca. Terima kasih.
— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) August 11, 2019
TWEET: “You’re disrupting people’s satay businesses. Satay Kajang has been around for three generations. No one has died from eating their satay. Stupid ministers result in stupid statements like these.
If you want to talk about the dangers of food, read about dangers of rice. Rice was previously harvested once a year, now it’s harvested twice a year. There are toxins in rice and no one is talking about that.”
KKM reply: “The article did not say “don’t eat satayâ€. What was emphasised was eating it in moderation. Maybe you are confused because you read too much. Thank you.”
Hari ni kan hari raya. Satay dikira hidangan popular dan dimakan semua lapisan masyarakat. Satay boleh dimakan tapi bersederhana.Ikut amalan makan secara sihat. 😁
— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) August 11, 2019
TWEET: “All proteins that brown when exposed to heat undergo the Maillard reaction. Why must satay be sacrificed? Happy Eidul Adha.”
KKM reply: “Today is Eidul Adha. Satay is among the more popular dishes served and eaten by everyone. Satay can still be eaten, but in moderation. Do practice healthy eating habits.”
Admin beranggapan saudara keliru antara ‘jangan makan’ dan nasihat ‘ambil secara sederhana’. Takpe admin husnuzon.
— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) August 11, 2019
TWEET: “Be prepared. If you serve satay at your open house later, I will scold you directly.”
KKM reply: “I’ll assume that you are confused between “don’t eat” and being given the advice to “consume in moderation”. It’s OK, I’ll think positively of you.”
Hi, we want to encourage Malaysians to read more and be more alert towards health-related issues. That is why we implement controversial elements to sell this tweet and the acticle.They will know after reading to the end. The target is to achieve awareness. Thanks.
— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) August 11, 2019
We aren’t chemists, so we’re in no position to support or refute satay eating. Though, we’ve heard that eating everything is moderation is pretty good?
