6 UTC Selangor Food Businesses Gain BESS Certification
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6 UTC Selangor Food Businesses Gain BESS Certification

UTC Selangor Participants Lead the Way in Safe and Healthy Food Practices with Bersih, Selamat dan Sihat (BeSS) Certification Six food premises operators from UTC Selangor have recently obtained the Bersih, Selamat dan Sihat (BeSS) certification, highlighting their commitment to providing safe and healthy food for their customers. The BeSS certification program is aimed at…

HQC & DPIM TO ORGANIZE MALAYSIA HALAL EXPO 2023
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HQC & DPIM TO ORGANIZE MALAYSIA HALAL EXPO 2023

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – The first-ever Malaysia Halal Expo 2023 will be held in September 2023, and it will be co-hosted by HQC Commerce Sdn Bhd (HQC) and the Dewan Perdagangan Islam Malaysia (DPIM). The exhibition, which is planned to take place at MINES International Exhibition & Convention Centre (MIECC), will bring together industry participants…

THE HALAL HARAM ACT SHOULD BE INTRODUCED – CAP
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THE HALAL HARAM ACT SHOULD BE INTRODUCED – CAP

The Halal Haram Act should be introduced, says the Consumers Association of Penang (CAP). This rule will ensure that producers designate food items as “halal” more responsibly. Currently, consumers are required to provide evidence that a product is halal. CAP has demanded the Halal Haram Act for more than 30 years. CAP participated in several…

“NO PORK” AND “PORK FREE” IS CONFUSING FOR MUSLIM
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“NO PORK” AND “PORK FREE” IS CONFUSING FOR MUSLIM

The term “no pork” or “pork free” has regularly been used in the non-Muslim or non-halal premise. This issue also happens in every country worldwide, including Malaysia, where most of the population is Muslim. This issue had been raised among Muslims in the country when it became a trend among some of the restaurants that…

IS STONE CRAB HALAL TO EAT?
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IS STONE CRAB HALAL TO EAT?

وَيُحِلُّ لَهُمُ الطَّيِّبَاتِ وَيُحَرِّمُ عَلَيْهِمُ الْخَبَائِثَ Meaning: “And he made all pleasant things lawful for them, and forbidden all wicked things.” (Surah al-A`raf: 157) Many people are still wary of stone crabs. Is it safe to eat this stone crab? Why is it banned to consume because of its dual nature? Let’s talk about it…

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SAMAK AND SERTU AND THE METHOD OF PURIFICATION
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THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SAMAK AND SERTU AND THE METHOD OF PURIFICATION

Islam is a religion that emphasizes cleanliness and purity in both physical and spiritual elements. Personal hygiene, settings, clothes, and equipment are all examples of physical hygiene aspects. This is necessary to verify that all acts of worship undertaken by Muslims are in accordance with Shariah. SERTU Purifies any body part that is contaminated with…

Principles, Guidance and Meaning of Halal-Haram
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Principles, Guidance and Meaning of Halal-Haram

The Arabic term, term halal comes from the word ḥalla, yaḥillu, and ḥillān, which mean something illegal that is prohibited or forbidden. Halal also means permissible or lawful in Islam, and as the reference to the food, halal is referred to the Islamic dietary standard which has prescribed the Islamic Law. Haram was derived from…