Involve Jakim, PAS man says on church visit programme
Pasir Mas MP Ahmad Fadhli Shaari says the programme is good in principle but will cause concern.
Jakim cannot issue statements on muzakarah council decisions, says Selangor sultan
Sultan Sharafuddin says the issuance of any statements on such matters comes under the jurisdiction of the Muzakarah Committee chairman, MKI and the Conference of Rulers.
‘Reforms’ were made, says ex-minister in charge of Jakim
Mujahid Yusof Rawa cites achievements by the PH government in matters of judiciary, Islamic propagation and media and halal certification, among others.
McDonald’s says its beef sourced directly from halal abattoirs
It says the abattoirs are also compliant with animal welfare and food safety programmes.
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Ex-DG of govt’s Islamic think tank says ‘unreformed’ Jakim has strayed from halal objective
Syed Ali Tawfik Al-Attas says the rule contradicts a fatwa issued by the current religious minister that Muslims should extend Christmas greetings.
Govt mulling RCI on meat cartel
Minister Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri assures that immediate action will be taken within Jakim's jurisdiction.
‘Merry Christmas’, just the icing on Jakim’s cake
But the problem did not start with the present government, nor did it end under the leadership of those who preached reforms.
Christmas wishes allowed but not for display on halal-certified premises, products, says Jakim
The government's halal authority says there is no specific prohibition on the use of greetings for non-Muslim celebrations.
Halal poser over ‘Merry Christmas’ greeting on cake
The bakery which had applied for halal certification apologised for being unable to write the Christmas greeting on a cake, which was instead sent with the message 'Happy Holidays'.
