Chung Ching visits the Golden Chick
By James Kon

Students getting some firsthand experience.

Two buses full of people from Chung Ching Middle School in Seria yesterday morning visited the Golden Chick.

Five teachers and sixty-six students in total had a closer look at chicken processing in the abattoir.

Upon arrival, they were greeted by Production Executive Ak Hj Mohd Zukarnean and Religious Officer Hj Tahir.

The group was taken on a tour of the premises after a brief presentation on its history and the operational side.

The pupils were led by Madam Rebecca Nuneza and Madam Lew.

They were given an opportunity to witness firsthand the slaughter of chicken in progress as well as how it is packed and transported out of the plant.

The students also learned about quality assurance and safety aspects, namely the implementation of Hazard Critical Control Point Programme.

The management staff explained that it is critical today for hygiene control as well as Good Manufacturing Practices or GMP.

"HACCP is the international standard for food processing plants, especially in the poultry industry.

Bacteria count and temperature are kept at the set limit.

"Strict monitoring and constant supervision are required to meet the HACCP standards," said Ak Hj Mohd Zukarnean.

Meanwhile, Hj Tahir said that strict monitoring of methods for Halal meat and processing are ensured by Quality Assurance Team, which ensures certain religious doctrine is followed to the letter.

Madam Rebecca Nuneza said that the main objective of the trip was to provide a chance for students to venture into different businesses in the future.

The visit also served to enrich their knowledge of the industry.

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin