KUALA LUMPUR: Bread products made by Global Ikhwan Utara do not have halal certification, the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) said today.
Jakim said this was confirmed by checking the Malaysian Halal Portal.
"We view seriously the questions we have received about this product that is getting a lot of attention.
"This is a violation of the Trade Descriptions Act 2011 under paragraph 4(1) of the Trade Descriptions (Certification and Marking of Halal) Order 2011.
"Food and goods cannot be described as halal or in any way that suggests they are suitable for Muslim consumption unless certified as halal by a competent authority and marked with the logo as specified in the order."
The department said it had asked the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry and state Islamic religious departments to take action.
"The company may face action under the act if it is proven that there is misuse of the halal logo or certificate on its products."
The Research Centre for Deviant Teachings (Pukas) had called into question the authenticity of the Jakim halal logo on the products.