Chili pan mee restaurant raided for misleading ‘Muslim Kitchen’ signs

 

The enforcement chief of the ministry’s Kajang chapter Ruhaizad Zahari advised food premises without halal certification not to use terms or decorations that imply their food is halal.

PETALING JAYA: 

A popular chili pan mee restaurant in Balakong was raided by the Selangor branch of the domestic trade and cost of living ministry at noon today for displaying the sign “Muslim Kitchen” despite lacking valid halal certification.

The enforcement chief of the ministry’s Kajang chapter, Ruhaizad Zahari, said the raid was conducted with the aid of four officers from the Selangor Islamic religious department (Jais) following public complaints.

He said an investigation found the restaurant, which had been operating for four months, had placed the “Muslim Kitchen” signs on its door and in its dining area, potentially misleading customers into thinking it was serving halal food.

“The owner said he put up the sign at the suggestion of customers and was unaware it was an offence.

“I advise all food premises without halal certification not to use signs, such as ‘Ramadan buffet’, that imply their food is halal,” Bernama quoted him as saying in a press conference at the scene.

Ruhaizad said a week-long observation of the restaurant found the establishment was frequented by Muslim customers.

He said Jais had conducted an initial interview with the owner and the case is being investigated under the Trade Descriptions Order (Halal) Definition) 2011 for misleading indications that the food is suitable for Muslims.

Ruhaizad said such enforcement action would continue to ensure public welfare and compliance with regulations. - FMT