Posted by DividendGuy67 > 2 months ago | Report Abuse

Teresa Kok and DAP should not have commented.
Instead, they should have advised those more competent to ask for mandatory certification to be made free.
However, if it cannot be made free, then what do you do with the poor retailers?
I am okay if it's free and mandatory.

Posted by EngineeringProfit > 2 months ago | Report Abuse

At the expense of non-halal sectors? Malaysia’s heavy focus on promoting itself as a global halal hub, while beneficial in some ways, may divert attention and resources away from other sectors that have the potential for growth. For instance, non-halal industries, such as certain areas of technology, education, and tourism, may not receive the same level of support or investment, even though they could drive economic diversification and expansion. Neighboring countries with more balanced economic strategies can capitalize on these missed opportunities, leaving Malaysia behind.

Posted by speakup > 2 months ago | Report Abuse

when u make it mandatory, u give Jakim the power to decide which food biz flourish and which food biz go under. then this will open the door to corruption as some ppl will choose pay money to get halal cert