KUALA LUMPUR: Starting Jan 1, the use of halal logos, symbols and words such as 'ditanggung halal' (halal assured), 'Muslim food' and "Ramadan buffet' which can confuse Muslim consumers will be banned.
Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) director-general Datuk Othman Mustapha said starting on that date, legal action will be taken against individuals and companies using halal logos other than those issued by Jakim or state religious councils.
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