Malaysian official states halal certification is voluntary, but some areas require it for business licenses.

The Director-General of Malaysia's Department of Islamic Development (JAKIM) clarified that halal certification for businesses is voluntary and not mandated by law. Despite this, some local authorities require the certification for business license renewals, causing confusion. The Kelantan Malay Restaurant Operators Association is asking for a delay until 2026 for implementing this requirement.

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