The Taipei District Prosecutors' Office has banned a legal representative, a branch manager and chef who work for the Malaysian restaurant chain involved in a suspected food poisoning case from leaving the country. Prosecutors say the travel ban was issued for their "suspected involvement" in what is believed to be a food poisoning outbreak.

Two people have now died and four others remain hospitalized in critical condition in a suspected food poisoning outbreak connected to a branch of a Malaysian restaurant chain in Taipei.

The Ministry of Economic Affairs says the island's food and beverage industry had its worst sales month in April since November of 2014, as more consumers opted to stay at home and eat due to concerns about the coronavirus.

Restaurants continue to suffer under the influence of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) has launched a new coronavirus subsidy programme for restaurants and food and beverage operators

The Ministry of Economics Affairs says participating restaurants and food courts are required to set their air-conditioning at 23 degrees during dining hours from today.

Despite facing difficulties such as language barriers, high staff turnover, problems with landlords and importing ingredients, many foreign restauranteurs enjoy great success in Taiwan

By Douglas Habecker