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SINGAPORE: Singapore authorities are investigating allegations raised by the public here that alleged irregularities in the importation and packaging of halal meat in Malaysia may have also been occurring in the republic.
On its official Facebook page, the Singapore Islamic Religious Council (Muis) said the council and the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) will determine whether the alleged irregularities affect the Singapore market.
According to Muis, he is also writing to the competent authority in Malaysia to request more information.
Aside from this, there have been messages on social media expressing concern that this frozen meat from Malaysia could also have been imported to Singapore, Muis said.
“You may be aware of recent Malaysian media reports of an alleged Malaysian-based meat cartel union smuggling, repackaging and re-labeling non-halal frozen meat products as ‘halal certified’ for sale in Malaysia.
“Muis notes that the Malaysian authorities have issued statements that they are investigating the matter and urging the public not to speculate on the outcome of the investigation or to spread rumors,” he wrote.
