Non-Halal chicken meat seized

Tawau: Six tonnes of chicken meat from the United States were confiscated from two supermarkets here, Wednesday, for not having the Halal logo – the largest such bust here in an integrated operation led by the Sabah Islamic Religious Affairs Department.Its administration officer here, Abdul Imam Basirun, said the Department of Veterinary and Animal Industry (Dovsai) seized the chicken meat valued at RM34,000 for further action.

"The non-Halal chicken meat was believed imported illegally as it did not go through Dovsai and Customs Department. They were mixed with other goods to avoid detection from the enforcement authorities.

"However, local chicken meat being sold in the market so far has no halal issue as inspections carried out in the chicken slaughter houses revealed no problems," he said.

In Sibu, Sarawak, last month, several tonnes of chicken meat were also confiscated and buried after it was found that they were imported illegally.

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On Tuesday, Jheains removed three advertisement banners displaying breaking of fast and pre-dawn dishes such as buffet Ramadan in eateries, including at a hotel here.

He said action was taken against the eateries and hotel as they do not possess Halal certification when reflecting an impression that the food is halal such as using the word "Buffet Ramdan" or other Islamic words or objects.

Meanwhile, Abdul Imam said two men in 50s and 60s were arrested for not fasting in Chinese restaurants in Kg Jawa and Pasar Tanjung.

The integrated operation was joined by 20 enforcement personnel including 10 Jheains officers and the rest from Dovasai, Tawau Health office, Domestic Trade, Co-operatives and Consumerism Ministry Tawau branch and Tawau Municipal Council (MPT).

He said the operation would last until this Friday (June 9) to monitor on halal aspects by focusing on slaughter houses, logistics premises, premises of selling chickens and beef, and restaurants, including hotels that offer Buffet Ramadan.

Abdul Imam said the operation in Sabah was headed by the Sabah Jheains Principal Assistant Director (Enforcement Division) Abidin Ali Hassan.

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He advised traders to always be honest in conducting businesses and never sell essential items like non-halal chicken meat because misleading the consumers can cause legal action to be taken against them and their goods seized by the enforcement authorities.

He also reminded the Muslim consumers to be extra careful when buying essential goods and advised them to refer to Jheains if they ever have any concerns that need to be addressed. - Lagatah Toyos

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