Jakim bans three Halal products certified by three foreign bodies from entering Malaysia

KUALA KANGSAR: Products certified halal by three foreign halal certification bodies whose recognition was revoked by the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) are prohibited from entering Malaysia from the date of the revocation. Jakim director-general Datuk Dr Sirajuddin Suhaimee said the ban would remain in effect until the three bodies rectified their shortcomings and implemented improvements as required...

Non-halal certified outlets in Sarawak barred from using ‘Ramadan’ in buffet promo

KUCHING: The Sarawak Islamic Religious Department (Jais) will intensify enforcement efforts to ensure that only food outlets and hotels with halal certification are allowed to promote buffet offers using the word ‘Ramadan’ during the fasting month. Deputy Utility and Telecommunications Minister Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said that premises still in the process of obtaining halal certification...

Workshops must now display mechanics’ qualifications and more

PETALING JAYA: The one-year grace period for auto repair workshops to display the names and certification of their mechanics is up and the authorities will now take action against errant operators. Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry director-general (enforcement) Datuk Azman Adam said the ministry had given sufficient time for workshop operators to comply with...