Winter disease surge hampers China's hog production recovery
As the world's biggest pork consumer, Beijing is under pressure to restore its hog supply and lower meat prices that remain at high levels.
Wed Feb 03 2021
MOSTI bangun standard baharu pengujian DNA Khinzir - Madius
MOSTI berjaya membangunkan standard baharu pengujian asid deoksiribonukleik (DNA) khinzir (porcine).
Sun Mar 26 2017
Porcine substance in brush: Do not heighten anxiety of Muslims, fuel anger of traders
In this respect, the relevant agencies like the Domestic Trade Co-operatives and Consumerism Ministry should regulate the practice in a transparent manner.
Thu Feb 09 2017
Fatwa states non-halal substance in diphtheria vaccination acceptable if medicinal
Because the vaccine contains a porcine-derived component, some Muslim parents are reluctant to give it to their children.
Sat Jun 25 2016
Health Ministry assures vaccines in Malaysia halal
Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah described the excuse of some parents rejecting vaccines for their children based on allegations they were haram and contained porcine DNA as baseless.
Fri Oct 30 2015
Cadbury chocolates are Halal, Jakim reiterates
The Islamic Development Department (Jakim) today reiterated that Cadbury chocolates, which are previously found tainted with porcine DNA are Halal to be eaten.
Wed Nov 19 2014
Cadbury chocolate-eating ceremony to be held tomorrow
About 100 Muslim consumers including bloggers will be eating Cadbury chocolate in an attempt to defend the product's halal status.
Sat Jun 14 2014
Jakim's test results on samples in line with international standards
The MS ISO/IEC 17025 int'l standard states DNA testing can only be done in special labs that have high competency standard such as trained personnel, calibrated equipment and proper documentation.
Fri Jun 06 2014
Public should have confidence in Jakim's halal cert
There are procedures which need to be observed before Jakim can issue the certificate, Jamil Khir Baharom says.
Thu Jun 05 2014
PPIM urges govt to be more serious in protecting Muslim interests
PPIM said said the recent findings of porcine DNA in Cadbury chocolates can sabotage the country's economy.
Thu Jun 05 2014
Cadbury chocolate samples could have been contaminated - Health Ministry
The Health Ministry said it does not rule out the possibility of contamination of the two samples of chocolate.
Wed Jun 04 2014
PPIM will continue its boycott, consumers remain doubtful
PPIM will demand an explanation from the Ministry of Health (MOH) to its earlier claim of pig DNA found in two Cadbury Dairy Milk products.
Tue Jun 03 2014
OINK! OINK! CALL A PIG A BABI
The porcine putsch is wholly derived from the religious edict that pork is not to be consumed and is deemed HARAM (illegal according to religion).
Tue Jun 03 2014
Saudi Arabia tests Cadbury chocolates for pig DNA
Following the scare in Malaysia, Saudi authorities are also conducting tests of their own on Cadbury chocolates for pig DNA.
Mon Jun 02 2014
No pig DNA detected in two Cadbury products - Jamil Khir
The halal certification status of Cadbury will be discussed and if there are no objections, it will be reinstated.
Mon Jun 02 2014