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Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s proposal for companies holding Jakim halal certification to appoint full-time halal executives has drawn predictable resistance, particularly from micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) already grappling with rising wages, higher utility costs, and squeezed margins. Photo by Bernama

IN the early days of opening their restaurant here, the married couple who owned the eatery found it difficult to attract Muslim customers as many mistakenly assumed the food was non-halal because the husband’s appearance resembled that of a Vietnamese, while his wife was a Malaysian Chinese. Photo: Bernama

For Gisnervern, the halal certification represents more than a business milestone. - Bernama photo

Tan Sri Datuk Seri Fumihiko Konishi with Sushi King mascot and Nisho-chan.

Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain - BERNAMA FILE PIX

Dr Akmal - File photo

Photo for illustration purpose only. - File photo by Sinar

According to an expert, Malaysian halal certificate is highly respected by companies and restaurants, whether Bumiputera or non-Bumiputera-owned. (Small images from left: Nurul Farahin, Nurul Aina Haswani, Nur Syafiqah, Muhammad Nukman)

Jakim provided a timely response to the individual who made the inquiry, sending feedback via email at 11.36pm on Sept 2, the very same day the question was raised. - File photo by Sinar