PETALING JAYA: Risda’s move to issue its own halal logo for Muslim-made products contravenes the law, says the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim).
Jakim director-general Tan Sri Othman Mustapha said despite the good intentions, Risda (Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority) should have sought the necessary permission from the relevant agencies.
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