KUALA LUMPUR: The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) will issue a list of licensed meat importers in the country to reduce public concern over their halal status, says Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Seri Dr Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri.
He said further discussions were also being held with Jakim’s Halal Management Division to resolve the matter.
“I understand that the licence to sell the meat also involves other ministries. Therefore, we will work more closely with the ministries involved.
“I will look into this issue and review any problems related to Jakim’s halal (certification).
Jakim to issue list of licensed meat importers in M’sia 28 Dec 2020 / 17:24 H. Pix for illustration purposes.
KUALA LUMPUR: The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) will issue a list of licensed meat importers in the country to reduce public concern over their halal status, says Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Seri Dr Zulkifli Mohamad Al Bakri.
He said further discussions were also being held with Jakim’s Halal Management Division to resolve the matter.
“I also understand that the licence to sell the meat also involves other ministries, therefore we will work more closely with the ministries involved.
Monday, 28 Dec 2020 05:25 PM MYT
A worker arranging imported frozen meat at a meat shop in Ipoh December 28, 2020. News of imported meat that was improperly sourced and passed off as halal recently made headlines. Picture by Farhan Najib
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 28 The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) will issue a list of licensed meat importers in the country to reduce public concern over their halal status, says Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Seri Zulkifli Mohamad Al Bakri.
He said further discussions were also being held with Jakim’s Halal Management Division to resolve the matter.