Decision on halal cert applications must be made within 30 working days - DPM Ahmad Zahid
Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said there were complaints suggesting that application process has taken from nine months to two years.
Wed Sep 13 2023
No need for cooperation with local authorities for halal certificate issuance
There is no need for JAKIM to cooperate with PBT to facilitate the issuance of halal certificates to small and micro-business entrepreneurs.
Sun Aug 21 2022
SOPs on halal food products soon - Zulkifli
The SOPs will include amendments to the act related to halal certification to prevent the occurrence of 'duplication' of halal certificates.
Wed Jan 06 2021
Process for obtaining halal certificate to be made easier
The government will review the process of applying for a halal certificate for the food industry so that the procedure can be simplified but still meet the prescribed halal standards.
Mon Jul 06 2020
JAKIM never issued 'halal beer' certification - Jamil Khir
Datuk Seri Jamil Khir Baharom stressed that to date, no halal certificates had been issued by the Malaysia Islamic Development Department (Jakim) for 'halal beer'.
Mon Apr 17 2017
Only 22 resort and hotel kitchens in Terengganu with halal certificate
He said 16 of the resort and hotel kitchens with the halal certificate were in Kuala Terengganu, two in Marang and one each in Dungun, Besut, Hulu Terengganu and Setiu.
Thu Apr 13 2017
'Eyeglass with candy' has halal certificate - Jakim
The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) has denied that the 'Eyeglass With Candy'sweets have haram ingredients as spread on the social media.
Mon Mar 20 2017
KTMB, world's first train service provider to obtain halal certificate
Hilmi Hasan said the halal certificate issued by the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) was a meaningful recognition for KTMB, which was currently undergoing a transformation.
Fri Jul 29 2016
Steakhouse issues apology to Jakim over bribery allegation
Meat Point TTDI clarifies that the difficulty to obtain its halal certification is actually caused by a halal consultant company.
Tue Jun 28 2016
"Halal egg" issue has gone overboard - Jakim
The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) said the "halal egg" issue which went viral on social media recently, has gone overboard.
Sun May 22 2016
Taiwan aims to make Malaysia testing ground for its halal products
Taiwanese government has encouraged more companies to get the halal certificates for their food products.
Thu Jul 23 2015
Secret Recipe violated food safety requirements, Dewan Rakyat told
Secret Recipe Manufacturing Sdn Bhd had violated food safety requirements which resulted in the revocation of its 'halal' certificate on May 7, the Dewan Rakyat was told Wednesday.
Wed May 27 2015
Tinjauan: Adakah pengguna faham konsep kebersihan GMP?
Semua jenis pengusaha premis makanan boleh memohon untuk mendapatkan sijil Amalan Pengilangan Yang Baik atau GMP.
Wed May 27 2015
Loss of halal certificate due to upgrading of central kitchen - Secret Recipe
Secret Recipe informed that they are renovating and upgrading the central kitchen for preparation of their expansion plan.
Tue May 26 2015
Secret Recipe halal certificate revoked
Jakim today withdrew halal certification from Secret Recipe due to violations involving hygiene offenses and serious
Tue May 26 2015