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Malaysian Parliament: Laws on 'Halaal' logo to be amended
By Kharleez Zubin
In view of the large scale abuse of the ‘Halaal’ logo by unscrupulous businesses and the absence of regulations to prevent such abuse, laws are being amended to punish the culprits.
Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department, Senator Datuk Dr Mashitah Ibrahim, told Parliament that presently, action cannot be taken against companies or individuals who violated the Halaal logo usage.
“Because of the growing demand for Halaal products, many companies and individuals are using Halaal logos unauthorised by Department of Islamic Development (Jakim). However, since Jakim has no enforcement power, the Trade Description Act 1972 under the Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Ministry is being amended to haul to court those who abuse the Halaal logo.
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Please be advised that KFC 122 Hullett Street Stanger & KFC The Ridge @ ShallCross has been certified Halaal by the NIHT.
Please be advised that Madibi Foods Cheese Products situated Centurion has been certified Halaal by the NIHT.
Announcement - Newly Certified Products
Please be advised that the Game Powdered Range of Products have been certified Halaal by the NIHT.
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Commentary On A Hadith Pertaining To The Consumption Of That Which Is Doubtful
Translated into English by Moulana Dr Ismail Jaffer, Senior Lecturer in Arabic and Islamic Studies at the University of South Africa
Halaal and Haraam have been clearly defined by the Holy Qur’aan as well as the Ahadith of the Holy Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam.
It is mentioned in the Holy Qur’aan:
“It is He who created for you all that is in the Earth.” (Surah 2: Verse 29)
This verse refers to the general permissibility of all natural products of the earth. These things have also been created for the benefit of man.
It is also stated:
“O you who believe! Eat from the good things, which We have provided for you and be grateful to Allah if it is (indeed) Him that you worship.” (Surah 2: Verse 172)
In another verse it is stated:
“He has only forbidden these to you, carrion, blood and the flesh of swine and the flesh of animals slaughtered by invoking a name other than Allah. But whoever is forced to eat (by necessity) neither desiring (it) nor transgressing (its limits), there is no sin upon him. Indeed Allah is the Most Forgiving, Ever Merciful.”(Surah 2: Verse 173)