KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 -- Five eateries in Puchong have been ordered to close temporarily after failing hygiene inspections that uncovered rat droppings, improper food storage and poor food handling practices, according to a report by national daily The Star.

The Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ) said the outlets were among 15 eateries inspected during a joint enforcement operation in Taman Perindustrian Puchong Utama earlier this week.

The five premises received a "Grade D" cleanliness rating and were ordered to cease operations for 14 days to carry out thorough cleaning and rectification works.

According to MBSJ, inspectors found a range of hygiene-related offences, including the presence of rat droppings, unsatisfactory food storage pra...