Tse’s cookies taken off the shelves

Sugar exceeded amount stated on label

IT was a bitter moment for Hong Kong actor Nicholas Tse ( pic) after his cookies were taken off the shelves for containing five times more sugar than the amount stated in the label, reported Sin Chew Daily. Hong Kong Centre for Food Safety said the cookies, sold under the brand Fong Mei, contained 17.6g of sugar for every 100g.

However, the packaging stated that it contained only 3g of sugar for every 100g.

The product, known as the “Sweet, Sour, Bitter and Spicy Cookie”, was sold for HK$200 (RM103) for a box of 24 pieces.

Production of the cookies came about following the success of Tse’s food travelogue show, Chef Nic.

> China Press reported that a video of a man in a skimpy dress scolding the police in China went viral.

The man, who was seen wearing a bareback mini dress and toting a football handbag, was arguing with a group of five policemen who had criticised his outfit.

“Why do you care what I wear? Even my parents did not criticise my outfit. You should focus on catching the bad guys,” he shouted.

People watching the video urged others to respect the man’s wardrobe preference.

> The daily also reported that Singapore police went on a blitz against illegal betting during the World Cup, seizing a total of S$1.25mil (RM3.71mil) and arresting 31 people.

Authorities raided 28 locations on the island state. It is believed that bookies had collected some S$4mil (RM11.87mil) in bets.