I DISAGREE with Kontan ("A publicity stunt, it appears" -- NST, Sept 25) that Teresa Kok is seeking cheap publicity by complaining the food served while in detention was "slightly better than dog food".

I think it is important she highlighted this issue because it is the welfare of prisoners and those under Internal Security Act detention that is of great concern.

This is certainly not about Kok seeking cheap publicity or expecting five-star treatment.

The food served should at least be clean and nutritious.

It is hoped the authorities will take this seriously and not close one eye and say the food served is of international standard.