An academic says the zeal with which the authorities enforce halal certification is due to the bureaucratisation of Islam.

All it takes is for any frail minded Malaysian to make a police report against someone.

At the same time, Umno Youth and others angry at KK Mart don't mind that pork stew is our heritage food.

It says this is to ensure that Muslim customers can shop and dine without apprehension.

Former minister says there's nothing wrong with Muslims eating food prepared by non-Muslims, while a state mufti says it is allowed when there's no other option.

The same company and executives were previously charged with possessing and distributing unauthorised frozen products and using false halal logos.

Controversy over whether vaccines conform to Islamic rules has hindered public health responses in Indonesia before.

They are suspected of involvement in the smuggling of frozen non-halal raw meat from banned source countries.

The directors, husband and wife Rahman Sheikh Abdullah and Raihanah Kasim, claimed trial to the charges.

Syed Ali Tawfik Al-Attas says the rule contradicts a fatwa issued by the current religious minister that Muslims should extend Christmas greetings.

Minister Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri assures that immediate action will be taken within Jakim's jurisdiction.

But the problem did not start with the present government, nor did it end under the leadership of those who preached reforms.