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 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.

BANGI, Sept 7 — The police are monitoring a company suspected of having links with a religious movement in the country following reports of child exploitation, said Deputy Inspector General of Police Datuk Seri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay.

PATTANI, Aug 23 — The Pattani Islamic Religious Council (MAIWP) has issued a warning to Malaysians wishing to marry in Southern Thailand to be wary of syndicates that use forged documents.

By Siti Rohaizah Zainal SABAK BERNAM, July 23 — Bumiputera companies have been urged to apply for halal certification to enhance their product image and better compete in international markets. State executive councillor for Islam and innovation Dr Fahmi Ngah said data showed only 30 per cent...

IPOH, July 13 — The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) will file a report with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) regarding a TikTok video calling the public to pray for misfortune to befall leaders, including the Prime Minister.

KOTA BHARU, May 26 — The Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) will refer to the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) over the action of two women who were captured in a video stepping over a grave at a Muslim cemetery yesterday.

By Amar Shah Mohsen PUTRAJAYA — Selangor will host the Global Ulama Conference on May 7 and May 8, said Unity Government spokesman Fahmi Fadzil.   He said the Cabinet approved a memorandum from the Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Mohd Na'im Mokhtar today,...

PUTRAJAYA, April 8 — The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) stressed that legal action would be taken if there were any deliberate elements concerning the logo of a shoe produced by Vern’s Holding Sdn Bhd, which allegedly resembled the word ‘Allah’ and imprinted on the shoe’s sole.

PUTRAJAYA, April 8 — Vern's Holding Sdn Bhd has given its statement to the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) regarding the logo resembling the word Allah on the soles of its shoes.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 — Police have seized 1,145 pairs of Vern's shoes with a logo on the sole that allegedly resembles the word ‘Allah’.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 — The Interfaith Harmony Committee will convene an emergency meeting this Friday to address the ongoing racial and religious controversies of recent weeks.

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 30 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the success of a civilisation does not only depend on economic, social, educational and technological frameworks, but is a result of a leadership with clear conscience.

PUTRAJAYA, June 2 — The halal certification by the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) is focused on food for human consumption and does not cover animal feed, said the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS).

PUTRAJAYA, May 10 — The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) said it is investigating alleged violations of slaughtering procedure by a company in Australia which has been certified halal by Malaysia.

SHAH ALAM, April 9 — The Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj said today that the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) cannot issue any statement on decisions made by the Muzakarah Committee of the National Council for Islamic Religious Affairs (MKI).

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 — The Halal Development Corporation (HDC) is not taking over the role of the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) in the issuance of ‘Halal’ certificates.