Perak state KPDN director, Datuk Kamalludin Ismail. -filepic
IPOH: A “kaya” (a spread made with coconut and egg) factory in Taman Glenview, Kamunting, was raided last night on suspicion of using an uncertified fake halal logo.
Perak Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) director Datuk Kamalludin Ismail said that during the inspection, the factory owner failed to produce the valid Malaysian Halal Certification issued by the Islamic Development Department (Jakim).
"As such, action was taken against the factory owner under the Trade Description (Certification and Marking of Halal) Order 2011,” he said in a statement on Tuesday (Sept 10).
During the raid, 65 units of the product and 2,000 plastic containers bearing the uncertified halal logo were seized.
Kamalludin said an initial investigation found that the factory had been operating since 1994 with a valid halal logo and certification, but the logo and certificate had expired.
He also called on consumers with information on such cases to contact KPDN for further action through WhatsApp at 019-848 8000, portal https://eaduan.kpdn.gov.my, call centre 1 800 886 800, and EZ ADU KPDN mobile app. – Bernama
