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Jakim mulls mandating halal cert for eateries not serving pork, alcohol

Jakim mulls mandating halal cert for eateries not serving pork, alcohol

Restaurants are not legally obligated to be halal-certified at present.
Our suppliers have halal certification - Johnny's, Black Canyon

Our suppliers have halal certification - Johnny's, Black Canyon

The restaurants also assure no alcohol is used at their outlets.
Interfaith group to meet ministers on Friday over Jakim officers' placement

Interfaith group to meet ministers on Friday over Jakim officers' placement

MCCBCHST says to 'wait for outcome of meeting'.
Fahmi: Misunderstanding, no new Jakim placements

Fahmi: Misunderstanding, no new Jakim placements

UPDATED 5.12PM | Unity minister and religious minister will meet with MCCBCHST to clear the air.
Jakim officers have limited role in govt departments, explains minister

Jakim officers have limited role in govt departments, explains minister

UPDATED 3.01PM | Na'im says the officers only organise Islamic religious programmes.
PAS slams group's 'Islamophobic' objection to Jakim officers in govt depts

PAS slams group's 'Islamophobic' objection to Jakim officers in govt depts

Its sec-gen pans MCCBCHST for creating 'unharmonious situations and animosity'.
'Seditious': Muslim lawyers group chides council over Jakim officials issue

'Seditious': Muslim lawyers group chides council over Jakim officials issue

UPDATED 9.14PM | It reeks of Islamophobia, rooted in hatred towards Muslims – Hisham.
Interfaith council objects to 'Jakim officers in govt depts'

Interfaith council objects to 'Jakim officers in govt depts'

UPDATED 9.10PM | MCCBCHST responds to LDP vice-president's concern about alleged placement.

Proposed harmony charter to be presented to cabinet soon: Na'im

Proposed harmony charter to be presented to cabinet soon: Na'im

Charter contains 6 principles, 12 harmony values, 32 guidelines, and 9 directions.
Mosques under Jakim, Jawi to hold funeral prayers for Ismail Haniyeh

Mosques under Jakim, Jawi to hold funeral prayers for Ismail Haniyeh

Religious minister has issued an order.
Minister: Govt to step up efforts against deviant teachings

Minister: Govt to step up efforts against deviant teachings

This is in line with Agong’s decree today, Na’im says.
PM's Dept to refer to Jakim over video of women stepping over grave

PM's Dept to refer to Jakim over video of women stepping over grave

Deputy minister reminds public to uphold religious harmony.
Jakim launches 24-hour hotline to report insults against Islam

Jakim launches 24-hour hotline to report insults against Islam

It is a joint effort between state religious depts, police and MCMC - Na'im.
Jakim meets Vern's founder over logo resembling 'Allah' calligraphy

Jakim meets Vern's founder over logo resembling 'Allah' calligraphy

Islamic authority does not reveal if design resembles Arabic writing.
Jakim gives KK Mart stern warning, calls for all to cease 3R provocations

Jakim gives KK Mart stern warning, calls for all to cease 3R provocations

KK Mart would update their SOP to prevent such occurrences, Hakimah says.
'Use vending machines to prevent Muslim workers from handling alcohol'

'Use vending machines to prevent Muslim workers from handling alcohol'

PARLIAMENT | Deputy minister welcomes MP's suggestion to help Muslim convenience store workers.
Fact-check: Fake Starbucks, Coffee Bean 'haram' claim goes viral again

Fact-check: Fake Starbucks, Coffee Bean 'haram' claim goes viral again

Jakim confirms it’s fake, message has been circulating since at least 2014.
Syariah laws: Umno will ask Jakim on constitutional amendment

Syariah laws: Umno will ask Jakim on constitutional amendment

UPDATED 1.06PM | Party will also approach religious minister and other stakeholders on the matter.
COMMENT | Charge on filmmakers a warning to moderates

COMMENT | Charge on filmmakers a warning to moderates

Woe awaits those who question state-sanctioned right-wing narratives.
Fact-check: Kopi Alicafe, Kluang Rail Coffee halal, unrelated to DAP

Fact-check: Kopi Alicafe, Kluang Rail Coffee halal, unrelated to DAP

UPDATED 3.50PM | Jakim debunks claims after 2011 case against Kluang Rail Coffee resurfaces.

Minister tasks Jakim to refer unilateral conversion issue to syariah committee

Minister tasks Jakim to refer unilateral conversion issue to syariah committee

UPDATED 8.47PM | There are currently discrepancies in state laws on the matter, Na'im says.
Group to meet Jakim over fatwa on uterus transplant

Group to meet Jakim over fatwa on uterus transplant

Ex-religious minister backs group, more awareness of medical condition now.
Jakim voids ban on displayed products with festive greetings

Jakim voids ban on displayed products with festive greetings

Its 2020 directive no longer in effect.
COMMENT | Beef roti and the cross

COMMENT | Beef roti and the cross

Much contention about religious stipulations for serving food.