Slaughtering, Processing Of Imported Meat Comply With Malaysian, Australian Standards

Barnama

11 hours ago

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- All slaughtering and processing of meat and meat-based products, supplied or exported to Malaysia, are carried out in accordance with the standards and regulations set by both Malaysia and Australia.
Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) director-general Datuk Dr Sirajuddin Suhaimee said this was to ensure that only genuinely halal products reach the public, especially Muslims, in the country.
He also denied claims made in a viral video that JAKIM does not conduct audits on imported Australian meat.
According to Sirajuddin, the video circulating on social media under the title 'JAKIM jarang audit daging import Australia, rakyat Malaysia termakan bangkai' (JAKIM rarely audits imported Australian meat, Malaysians eat carcasses) is an old recording from 2022, which has been re-shared.
'The video contains inaccurate information and could mislead the public,' he said in a statement today.
He said that JAKIM has a holistic halal assessment and monitoring mechanism, involving comprehensive procedures at the national level, and is recognised internationally.
'This mechanism also includes the assessment and continuous monitoring of overseas halal certification bodies recognised by JAKIM, to ensure that only products which fully comply with Islamic law and Malaysian standards are allowed into the local market.
'Internationally, JAKIM operates a Halal Attache Office at the Malaysian High Commission in Canberra, Australia, which is responsible for scheduled and continuous monitoring of slaughterhouses and meat processing plants, approved and recognised by the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) Malaysia,' he said.
Australia's Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) also enforces regulations governing the entire process of preparing halal meat for export.