Turkey shortage ruffles feathers


PETALING JAYA: The shortage of halal turkeys is once again ruffling feathers as hoteliers and restaurateurs try to get the roast fowl on their menus for the year-end festive season.

Due to the lack of local supply, eateries must import the birds. But stringent halal checks mean that the Islamic Development Department (Jakim) only recognises 49 foreign halal certification bodies.

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