Give us until January 2026, say Malay eatery owners


PETALING JAYA: The Kelantan Malay Restaurant Operators Association (Permeka) is appealing to the state government to postpone the Malaysian Halal Certification (SPHM) requirement until January 2026.

Its chairman Nik Hassan Mohd Zain said many restaurant owners were unaware of the requirement until they tried to renew their business licences.

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