Govt to introduce National Halal CouncilAct in 2019

KUALA LUMPUR: The government will introducea national halal council act by early next year at the latest, according toDeputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) FuziahSalleh.

At present, she said the matter was beingscrutinised with the involvement of all the relevant agencies under thedepartment.

“We have 342 halal-related agencies,including in the field of research, marketing and technology, and all thesehave to be coordinated under one roof.

“This act is important to ensure that eachinstruction and function of the agencies involved are clear, hence strengthenthe implementation of halal certification in the country, which has been deemedamong the best in the world,” she told reporters after launching the “Cuisineon the Silk Road” documentary programme here today.

Also present were China’s Ambassador toMalaysia Bai Tian, Metrowealth CEO, Major (H) David Teoh and vice-president ofMalay Language Business for Astro, Datuk Khairul Anwar Salleh.

The five-episode documentary programme willair at 11pm from tomorrow on Astro Naura channel.

In another development, Fuziah said thegovernment would collaborate with other countries to improve knowledge andskills in the management of haj and waqf.

“Many countries are interested to learn howMalaysia manages its haj pilgrims during the haj operations and we are open toshare the experience with them.

“At the same time, we will also learn fromother countries about waqf management, especially from Singapore which has avery good waqf management system as it uses waqf funds instead of governmentfunds to build mosques,” she added.?BERNAMA

Link-> https://www.nst.com.my/news/government-public-policy/2018/10/424023/govt-introduce-national-halal-council-act-2019