KUALA LUMPUR: The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry has acknowledged that the investigation into local companies linked to the activities of a meat cartel will take a long time.
Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the investigation was complex as it required the involvement of numerous agencies, such as the Veterinary Services Department and the Malaysia Islamic Development Department (Jakim).
“This issue concerns not just the ministry. Our scope of authority revolves only around the use of fake halal labels as well as consumer-related acts.
“Our investigation can only involve what falls under our scope of power. I cannot speak on behalf of other agencies and their respective investigations.