The government’s decisions will ensure the sentiments of both Muslims and non-Muslims are respected, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
In response on Sunday (Sept 8) to a report that the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) is considering making halal certification mandatory for restaurants and food outlets that do not serve pork or alcohol, Anwar acknowledged that certain regulations might be necessary to ensure Muslims feel confident when visiting specific establishments.
When asked about Seputeh MP Teresa Kok's opposition to the proposal, Anwar said it was her personal opinion, and that any differing views should be open to discussion if there are alternative suggestions or concerns.
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In response on Sunday (Sept 8) to a report that the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) is considering making halal certification mandatory for restaurants and food outlets that do not serve pork or alcohol, Anwar acknowledged that certain regulations might be necessary to ensure Muslims feel confident when visiting specific establishments.
When asked about Seputeh MP Teresa Kok's opposition to the proposal, Anwar said it was her personal opinion, and that any differing views should be open to discussion if there are alternative suggestions or concerns.
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00:00It's a community, it's an individual view. If there's a suggestion, a concern, bring it to the discussion.
00:08Then we'll agree.
00:09It doesn't have to be like this.
00:11It causes a controversy that is not relevant to our society.
00:16There's a problem. The rules are necessary so that the Islamic law doesn't feel empty.
00:22But if they feel that the rules don't need our consent,
00:27then just discuss it.
00:29Is it necessary to issue a statement by the people who are not Muslims?
00:33If they want to represent some people, it's okay.
00:36But it's not necessary because it doesn't help to clarify the situation.
00:41We have to take care of the sentiments of Muslims.
00:45We have to take care of the sentiments of people who are not Muslims.
00:47The way to do it is to cut it nicely.
00:50Not to show off our own greatness.
00:53Our country is in a good situation now.
00:55Everything is stable.
00:57The value of the world is good.
00:59The economy is growing.
01:01So why do we have to ruin it?