Consider This: Halal Certification - Getting The Green Light
With a rise in eateries claiming to be 'Muslim-friendly' but without official Halal certification, discussions have emerged about the challenges of the process. What it takes to get Halal certified and how they can be better supported. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dhaliff Anuar, Senior Manager of the Chairman's Office at Halal Development Corporation and the Head of the Halal Consultancy & Advisory Unit at HDC.
Thu Sep 19 2024
South Korea's canine farmers protest proposed ban on dog meat
The farmers who breed the dogs, and the owners of eateries that serve the meat, have held protests in front of parliament to demand that the government scrap its plans to ban eating dog meat.
Fri Nov 24 2023
Japanese eateries in China fear ruin as Fukushima water discharge looms
The inability to import food ingredients is truly a life or death situation for us, said Kazuyuki Tanioka.
Fri Aug 04 2023
Smoking ban in eateries: Seven individuals fail to obtain leave to appeal
The questions of law proposed by the seven individuals did not meet the threshold requirement, said Justice Zabariah Mohd Yusof.
Tue Jun 20 2023
Menu Rahmah: Ministry mulls giving incentives to participating traders - Fuziah
KPDN is in discussions regarding providing incentives to operators of eateries who provide Menu Rahmah to customers.
Fri Feb 10 2023
GE15 candidates woo voters at markets, eateries
The campaign in the GE15 gained momentum on its second day, with the candidates engaged in meeting voters personally in markets and eateries.
Sun Nov 06 2022
Many still flouting smoking ban at eateries
Though smoking and vaping at eateries were strictly prohibited nationwide beginning Jan 1 2020, many are still seen flouting the rule.
Sat Oct 15 2022
Appellate Court's verdict on smoking ban appeal fixed for Nov 23
The Court of Appeal has fixed Nov 23 to give its verdict on the appeal by seven individuals who are seeking to quash the Health Ministry's decision to ban smoking in all eateries.
Thu Sep 08 2022
At US eateries, love for Ukraine - and wrath for Russia
Restaurants have become something of a culinary frontline for Americans to channel support for Kiev, while hoping to inflict a bit of pain on Moscow, if only by proxy.
Sat Mar 12 2022
Govt does not intend to revoke liquor licence policy for eateries - Tengku Zafrul
The existing policy stipulated that the retail sale of alcoholic beverages on premises must be licensed under the Excise Act 1976.
Thu Dec 09 2021
Ops Menu to check for price manipulation, rigged scales at eateries
The checks will mostly be on the price tags and weighing scales used by restaurants and eateries, Azman Adam said.
Fri Nov 05 2021
Over 3,000 smoking violation notices issued from Jan-Oct - Khairy
A total of 3,419 notices were issued nationwide for smoking in eateries from January until Oct 24 this year, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said.
Tue Oct 26 2021
Step up enforcement against smoking at eateries, urges Khairy
Khairy calls for stricter enforcement against smoking at food premises.
Thu Oct 21 2021
Customers excited to return to eateries in Perlis
The permission to dine in was seen as a cure for their longing to eat outside which was their daily routine before the MCO was enforced.
Wed Aug 04 2021
Eateries allowed to operate until 6 am during Ramadan - Ismail Sabri
All restaurants, stalls, eateries, including coffee houses in hotels, as well as fast-food shops and food delivery services are allowed to operate until 6 am during Ramadan.
Mon Apr 12 2021
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024