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

The Islamic Development Department (Jakim) is mulling a proposal to make halal certification mandatory for restaurants and food companies that do not serve pork or alcohol.

Presently, there are no laws requiring restaurant operators or food companies to obtain halal certification.

“To mandate that all (restaurants) have halal certification, several acts or laws will need to be amended. Many agencies will need to be involved..