Consult Jakim before insisting on halal certs for F&B licensing, Nga tells local councils


IPOH: The matter of halal certification is under the jurisdiction of the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) and all local governments are advised to respect this, says Nga Kor Ming.

The Housing and Local Government Minister was responding to a new regulation by the Kota Baru Municipal Council that food and beverage premises must obtain halal certification before renewing business licences with local authorities in Kelantan.

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