Kok’s views on proposed halal rule her own, not PH, says PM

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Anwar Ibrahim, who is also PH chairman, says Teresa Kok’s remarks over the matter are unnecessary and only complicates the issue.   Read More:  https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2024/09/08/koks-views-on-proposed-halal-rule-her-own-not-ph-says-pm/   Laporan Lanjut:  https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2024/09/08/kritikan-kok-keruhkan-keadaan-kata-pm/   Free Malaysia Today is an independent, bi-lingual news portal with a focus on Malaysian current affairs.    Subscribe to our channel - http://bit.ly/2Qo08ry   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Check us out at https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com Follow FMT on Facebook: https://bit.ly/49JJoo5 Follow FMT on Dailymotion: https://bit.ly/2WGITHM Follow FMT on X: https://bit.ly/48zARSW  Follow FMT on Instagram: https://bit.ly/48Cq76h Follow FMT on TikTok : https://bit.ly/3uKuQFp Follow FMT Berita on TikTok: https://bit.ly/48vpnQG  Follow FMT Telegram - https://bit.ly/42VyzMX Follow FMT LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/42YytEb Follow FMT Lifestyle on Instagram: https://bit.ly/42WrsUj Follow FMT on WhatsApp: https://bit.ly/49GMbxW  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Download FMT News App: Google Play – http://bit.ly/2YSuV46 App Store – https://apple.co/2HNH7gZ Huawei AppGallery - https://bit.ly/2D2OpNP  #FMTNews #AnwarIbrahim #TeresaKok #Halal

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00:00Seputu MP Theresa Cox's views in opposing a proposal to require all food establishments

00:08that do not serve pork and alcohol to obtain halal certificates are her own and do not

00:13represent Pakatan Harapan's stance, says Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

00:18Anwar, who is PH Chairman, said Cox's remarks over the matter were unnecessary and only

00:25complicated the issue.

00:27He acknowledged that some rules are needed to ensure Muslims feel confident about the

00:32food they consume.

00:34Anwar said if Cox felt the proposed rule was unnecessary, it would be better to discuss

00:39it through the proper channels.

00:42On Thursday, Religious Affairs Minister Naeem Mokhtar said JAKIM is considering the proposal

00:47as obtaining halal certification is currently voluntary for restaurant operators or food

00:52business owners.

00:54In response, Cox said that the move could impose significant burdens on small businesses,

01:00restrict consumer freedom, and clash with Malaysia's cultural diversity.

01:05The DAP Vice-Chairman added that making it compulsory may provoke negative reactions

01:10domestically and embarrass Malaysia on the international stage.

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