Certification
Food Manufacturers Will Be Compelled To Apply For Halal Certificates
Food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical manufacturers will be compelled to apply for Halal certificates once the Trade Descriptions Act 1972 is amended by parliament in October.
Pakistan authorised to issue Halal certificates
Pakistan has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Malaysia according to which Pakistan can now issue certificates for products of the Halal category, said Vice Chairman of the Sindh Board of Investments (SBI), Zubair Motiwala.
Sugarbun Outlets in East Malaysia Have Halal Certification, Says Marketing Manager
All fast-food restaurants belonging to Sugarbun franchisees in Sarawak and Sabah have "Halal" certificates issued by the Malaysian Islamic Development department (Jakim), said Sugarbun Sarawak Marketing Manager Clara Chan.
Jakim Welcomes Acceptance of Halal Products by Non-Muslims
The Islamic Development Department (Jakim) welcomes non-Muslim communities for accepting Halal products as practiced by other communities in developed countries such as Australia and New Zealand.
Jaim Issues Reminder to Hotels
Hotels which have yet to be certified Halal (permissible in Islam) must not use the "Ramadan Buffet" tagline as it would mislead patrons.
Foreign Missions Notified On Halal Certified Hotels
The Islamic Development Department (Jakim) has notified 34 foreign missions here on a list of 22 hotels in the capital which have been certified Halal.
Halal certification among Muslim owners pathetic — Daud
Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs) Datuk Daud Abdul Rahman has described the level of Halal certification among Muslim eatery owners as ‘pathetic’. He said currently 75 per cent of the eateries certified as Halal in the state are owned by non-Muslims.
Don't Break Fast At Dubious Eateries sans Halal Certification
"Don't taint the obligatory fasting by breaking the fast at dubious restaurants with no Halal certification and label during the upcoming month of Ramadhan. Muslims should uphold the perfection of their fasting." The call was made by Head of Halal Food Control of Syariah Affairs Department, Dato Seri Setia Awg Hj Abdul Rahman bin Pehin Khatib Abdullah, in a briefing and roadshow to restaurant managers and proprietors in the Brunei-Muara District.
Ops against eateries without Halal certifications
The state government will carry out operations against eateries that operate without proper Halal certification throughout the fasting month of Ramadhan. State Religious Affairs Committee chairman Abdul Malik Kassim said the state Islamic Religious Department (JAIPP) along with the local councils' Halal Management and Enforcement Units will carry out surprise checks on business premises, including hotels and restaurants through the fasting month.