KUALA LUMPUR, MArch 23 — The Foreign Ministry has introduced the halal logos for Asean through a short video on TikTok, making it easier for Muslim consumers to identify valid logos while travelling to neighbouring countries.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 — The Islamic Development Department (Jakim) is reviewing its recognition procedures of Foreign Halal Certification Bodies (FHCBs) to ensure they remain relevant and aligned with the ever-evolving global halal requirements.

SHAH ALAM, March 2 — A total of 48 hotels and resorts in Selangor have obtained Malaysian halal certification, said the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (Jais).

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 — A popular restaurant serving chili pan mee in Balakong was raided by the Selangor Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) at 12pm today for displaying the term ‘Muslim Kitchen’, despite lacking a valid halal certification.

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 29 — Halal certification in Malaysia is voluntary, with no law mandating anyone apply for it, said Islamic Development Department (Jakim) director-general Datuk Sirajuddin Suhaimee.

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, Nov 18 — The Certificate Readiness Assessment (CRA) launched by the state administration through HIS Toyyiba Sdb Bhd is set to raise its halal certificate issuance to 500 per year. State executive councillor for Islam and innovation Dr Fahmi Ngah said the...

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 — All states have agreed to standardise and increase the working hours and days for teachers of the Quran and Fardhu Ain (Kafa) classes, aiming to further protect the welfare of these educators, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Mohd Na'im Mokhtar.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 — Living costs, human-tiger conflict, and halal certification by the Islamic Development Department (Jakim) are among issues to be discussed in today’s Dewan Rakyat session.

By Selangor Journal Team SHAH ALAM, Oct 29 — Worldwide Medivest Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of state-linked Worldwide Holdings Bhd, recently bagged The BrandLaureate World Halal BestBrands Award in the Medical Device category for its surgical sutures Vesti brand.  The award signifies the company’s...

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, Oct 22 — The increase in the number of Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) halal auditors next year is expected to encourage more entrepreneurs to apply for halal certification. Selangor Islamic Religious Department (Jais) director Datuk Mohd...

By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — Selangor is set to accelerate its halal certification process, aiming to cut the approval timeline to under 23 days via digital tools, said state executive councillor for Islam and innovation Dr Fahmi Ngah. Speaking at the Selangor International...

SHAH ALAM, Oct 5 — The Selangor government is taking seriously the complacent or unconcerned attitude towards halal certification requirements among entrepreneurs in the state.

By Aida Nyan SHAH ALAM, Sept 28 — The low level of awareness among business owners and industry players has been identified as the main reason for the lack of interest in applying for halal certification in Malaysia. Halal Academy technical director Haridyanti Ben said the concept of halal...

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 16 — The report on the proposal for mandatory halal certification is nearing completion and is set to be presented to the Cabinet this Wednesday, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Mohd Na’im Mokhtar.

SHANGHAI, Sept 12 — Any decision on the proposal to make halal certification mandatory for all restaurants and food operators is under the jurisdiction of the Conference of Rulers, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 — Police have recorded Seputeh MP Teresa Kok’s statement about her comments on halal certification.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 — Seputeh MP Teresa Kok is to give a statement to the police tomorrow regarding her remarks on the issue of halal certification.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 — The police have initiated an investigation against Seputeh MP Teresa Kok following her alleged statement over halal certification.

SEREMBAN, Sept 8 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has advised those with suggestions or concerns regarding halal certification to raise these issues in a meeting for thorough discussion and review.

By Sheeda Fathil SHAH ALAM, July 30 — Halal International Selangor (HIS) Toyyiba Sdn Bhd has identified 35,000 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the state that have the potential to be halal certified. Its general manager Muhammad Syaril Showkat Ali said though most of these...