Malaysia moves to pull porcine-tainted Indonesian food products from market
Jakim, trade ministry coordinate rapid response following Indonesian halal alert
PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia (MNTV) – Malaysian authorities have launched urgent efforts to remove Indonesian food products containing porcine DNA from the domestic market, following revelations by Indonesia’s halal regulator.
The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry is working in close coordination with the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) and state religious agencies to ensure swift removal of the affected items, according to NST News.
“As soon as we received information on the matter, we held discussions with Jakim to ensure the products are removed from our market without delay,” said Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali at a press conference on Tuesday during the ministry’s Hari Raya celebration.
The move follows an announcement by Indonesia’s Halal Product Assurance Organising Agency (BPJPH), which revealed that porcine DNA had been detected in several processed food products sold in Indonesia.
The agency’s findings were made in coordination with Indonesia’s Food and Drug Monitoring Agency (BPOM).
Out of 11 affected product batches, Indonesian authorities said seven were certified halal, while two had no halal certification.
Jakim responded by calling for the immediate withdrawal of the implicated products from shelves across Malaysia, reinforcing the country’s commitment to maintaining strict halal standards.
“After the announcement by the Indonesian halal authority, we will take swift action,” said Armizan.
The contaminated products, though identified in Indonesia, may have entered Malaysia through import channels, prompting heightened vigilance by Malaysian authorities.
Jakim and the ministry are currently tracing distribution chains to identify and remove any items that may have reached local consumers.
Jakim has also urged consumers and retailers to remain cautious and to report any questionable halal-certified imports for further investigation.
Malaysia, which enforces stringent halal regulations under the purview of Jakim, views the breach as a serious matter. Officials have assured the public that regulatory action will be taken, and any future imports of implicated brands or products may be suspended pending further review.
“We will not compromise on halal integrity,” said Armizan, reaffirming the government’s commitment to protecting Muslim consumers and upholding religious sensitivities.
As part of the ongoing response, the ministry and Jakim are expected to release updates on product recalls and import restrictions in the coming days.
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