PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has not received any complaints on the online sale and advertisements of products by the controversial Global Ikhwan Service and Business Holdings (GISB).
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the it falls down on the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry to look at issues regarding consumerism.
"In this issue, the ministry responsible is the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry. Usually if they see that there is a need to take down the postings or if there are copyright issues or consumer-related issues, they can do so under Section 263 of the Communications and Multimedia Act.
"They can also ask Internet service providers to take it down (the posting). This is what we are working for all this while.
"So far, there has been no complaints to MCMC on this issue (GISB products)," he told reporters after the Communications Ministry monthly assembly, here, today.
GISB has been embroiled in scandal following allegations of various types of exploitation at its welfare homes.
With 25 subsidiaries and associated companies, GISB has a presence across 20 countries in Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
The company operates a slew of businesses such as retail marts, catering, poultry, event management, consultancy services and tours, among others.
They also have restaurants in London, Paris, Istanbul, Dubai and Makkah.
On Saturday, it was revealed that bread products made by Global Ikhwan Utara do not have halal certification despite having a halal logo.
Jakim said this was confirmed by checking the Malaysian Halal Portal.
It said 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.