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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s Islamic Development Department (Jakim) will issue a list of authorized meat importers in the country to reduce public concern about its halal status, says Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Zulkifli Mohamad Al Bakri.
He said further talks were also taking place with Jakim’s Halal Management Division to resolve the matter.
“I also understand that the license to sell the meat also involves other ministries, so we will work more closely with the ministries involved.
“I will look into this issue and review any kind of problem related to Jakim halal certification (certification), if there is any weakness, we will improve it,” he told reporters in the Dewan Negara today.
Earlier, media reported that a local meat cartel had been smuggling frozen meat from abroad before repackaging it with the halal logo and selling it throughout Malaysia.
Meanwhile, Zulkifli said his department would continue to collaborate with all relevant parties to ensure that the community sources imported meat products that are 100% halal.
Meanwhile, he also praised the swift action of processed food producer Ramly Food Prosessing Sdn Bhd to assure the community that they did not involve any middlemen in importing meat and raw materials.
“Congratulations to Ramly Burger, because such a statement will eliminate the doubts and concerns of the people who buy the products of the company.
“Any butcher is also encouraged to publish similar statements to ensure that all citizens, especially Muslims, get clean and halal food,” he said. – Called
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