Halal-certified shops can't display cakes with Merry Christmas greeting, says Jakim


PETALING JAYA: There is nothing stopping shops with halal certification from decorating cakes with "Merry Christmas" greetings, says the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim).

However, these cakes cannot be put on display at shops with the halal certification.

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