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| Gov't must be stringent in issuing halal certification Posted: 16 Jun 2011 05:13 AM PDT The Consumers' Association of Penang (CAP) is shocked and concerned over the recent revelation regarding content of pig DNA in food products that is widely consumed by Muslims. The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia/Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia (JAKIM) had just recently revealed the results of analysis conducted by the Chemistry Department of Malaysia on HP Sauce and Tabasco Pepper Sauce which confirmed the presence of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) of pig. Today's media report stated that all holders and new applicants of Halal certification (Sijil Halal Malaysia) that use HP Sauce and Tabasco Pepper Sauce have been directed to use alternative products that is certified Halal, following the finding of pig DNA in the said product. Any issue pertaining to Halal Haram has to be taken into serious consideration as it is of crucial importance to Muslims. CAP also urges the authorities to conduct rigorous inspection and test sauce-related products besides the said brand as there are many sauces produced in the country and overseas. This is a serious matter as sauces are widely used in cooking, whether at home, food stalls or restaurants, and especially in Western food. Food processing has become more complex in the advent of food technology and consumers also have wider choice of processed food and this creates a situation where consumers are exposed to a variety of food that may contain Haram ingredients. In view of this, CAP urges the Ministry of Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism to revoke the sale of HP Sauce and Tabasco Pepper Sauce in Malaysia. CAP urges Malaysians to be cautious and immediately stop using sauces until its contents is certified Halal by Jakim. Consumers should also avoid consuming chicken burger patties and chicken Taiwan sausage because their Halal certificates have been revoked. Subsequently, the Ministry of Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism should immediately recall these products from the market as it is of grave concern not only to Muslims but to vegetarians as well and this needs urgent attention. SM Mohamed Idris is president of the Consumers' Association of Penang |
| Guan Eng barking up the wrong tree Posted: 16 Jun 2011 05:03 AM PDT I am always surprised by Pakatan Rakyat politicians firing broadsides at the mainstream media in the country. The latest PR leader to do just that was Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng who was enraged by an editorial in the Sunday Star that criticised his government's performance. He complained the newspaper highlighted "not very good" facts while omitting "good" facts. Obviously The Star stands guilty of committing this journalistic sin. Also, obviously, Guan Eng is wasting his emotion and time pointing out the sin to the paper's editors. He should know The Star is owned by the MCA which is hardly friendly towards him or his party, DAP .Either you read it, grit your teeth, crush it in your two hands and then throw it forcefully in the nearest litter basket; or you read it, roll your eyes and move on; or you refrain from reading it entirely and enjoy your morning. Don't rail against The Star. You should expect negative reports about you in the MCA-owned propaganda vehicle just as the MCA expects the same in the Rocket. I don't hear the MCA bombing your propaganda paper. Console yourself that readers of The Star who did read the editorial would understand where the paper comes from. Plenty of them now do. It is also most unfortunate that this kind of reports nowadays never fail to attract commentators in droves who bitterly bash the editors of the newspaper concerned. If they know The Star is owned and directed by the MCA, why vent your anger at the editors for writing the stuff in the editorial, if indeed they did write it and it was not "contributed" by someone from the party? Editors of a newspaper that is driven by a political agenda have two options when ordered to publish something that is clearly unfair or unethical: they advise the powers-that-be and then do what they are ordered to do or they step aside. It is a black or white decision. Of course, there are editors who find the power, perks and privileges that go with their lofty positions very seductive, and they become willing tools. There are many of those. But then again, such people always run with the pack; they never lead. So, please, Guan Eng and all the commentators, listen to the old advice about barking dogs. People are more likely to fear the silent ones because those bite. Full Feed Generated by Get Full RSS, sponsored by USA Best Price. |
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