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KUALA LUMPUR: The government would meet with industry players involved in meat importation and animal slaughter to ensure they understand the established guidelines, said Prime Minister’s Department Minister (Religious Affairs) Datuk Seri Dr. Zulkifli Mohamad Al -Bakry. (pix)
He said this was also to ensure a high level of compliance with the guidelines and the integrity of industry players.
“In addition to that, we will identify weaknesses in the SOP (standard operating procedure) that will be strengthened and simplified, God willing, in January,” he said after handing out food donations from the Islamic Religious Council of Federal Territories (MAIWP) in Al-Imam Al-Tirmizi Mosque, Seri Sentosa, here, today.
Zulkifli said Malaysia’s Islamic Development Department (Jakim) will issue a statement today on the issue of imported meat and slaughter of animals in the country.
The meat cartel scandal has become a hot topic after media reported on the smuggling of frozen meat from China, Ukraine, Brazil and Argentina before repackaging the meat with the halal logo at a warehouse in Senai , Johor.
Earlier, Zulkifli said that MAIWP had funneled a total of RM623.66 million in tithes to those in need in the federal territories from January to November this year. -Called
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