Risda’s halal move illegal, says Jakim


PETALING JAYA: Risda’s move to issue its own halal logo for Muslim-made products contravenes the law, says the Malaysian Islamic Deve­lopment Department (Jakim).

Jakim director-general Tan Sri Oth­man Mustapha said despite the good intentions, Risda (Rubber Industry Smallholders Develop­ment Authority) should have sought the necessary permission from the relevant agencies.

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