Although Umno and PAS rarely see eye-to-eye, leaders from both parties agree that Muslims would not be confused by the word 'hot dog'.

This is following news that the Islamic Development Department asked pretzel franchise Auntie Anne's to change the name of its 'Pretzel Dog' to 'Pretzel Sausages'.

“No, people have known about hot dogs for a long time," PAS Youth chief Nik Abduh Nik Aziz said when asked if the word 'hot dog' could confuse Muslims.

Speaking to reporters outside the parliament lobby, Nik Abduh said while confusing names should be avoided, what makes a food halal or haram is its ingredients, not its name.

Meanwhile, Umno supreme council member Nazri Abdul Aziz said even in Malay, people called the meal “hot dogs” and not "anjing panas" (literally, hot dog).

"This is ridiculous. This is done by people who are ignoramus. They are not living in the real world.

"My Muslimness is not at all affected by eating hot dogs, In fact, I think I want to eat a hot dog now," said Nazri.

Similarly, Nik Abduh also said he might go eat at Auntie Anne's.

It was reported that Auntie Anne's was denied a halal certificate due in part to the name of one of its products, the 'Pretzel Dog'.

This is in line with Jakim guidelines issued two years ago, which barred the use of names similar to non-halal products.

Among the prohibited names include ham, bacon, beer, rum, and hot dog.

Asked if he would take this matter up to the cabinet, Nazri replied in the negative.

"Not worth discussing. We're not going to do anything."