Beverage maker Yeo's has told AFP that it is not creating a new drink containing pig's blood, contrary to false claims circulating on social media in Muslim-majority Malaysia. The government agency responsible for Islamic affairs has also confirmed the company's halal certification in Malaysia remains valid. The false posts also shared a video report in a false context; the news anchor actually said "Veos", a company in Belgium not Yeo's.
PETALING JAYA: The Federal Territory Islamic Religious Council (MAIWP) has named Islamic intellectual figure and engineer Syed Kamarulzaman Syed Kabeer as its new chairman, replacing Tan Sri Daud Bakar effective Feb 15, says Senator Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 Umno deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan today said that the party will urge the relevant authorities to look into amending the Federal Constitution.
PETALING JAYA: The decision by the Federal Court to strike down 16 provisions in Kelantan syariah enactment does not affect the position of the Syariah Courts as it remains strong as guaranteed in the Federal Constitution, says the Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar.
PUTRAJAYA: Curriculum for pre-schools will be coordinated by the Education Ministry so that it can be streamlined, says Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.