He said further discussions were also being held with Jakim’s halal management division to resolve the matter.

“I also understand that the licence to sell the meat also involves other ministries. Therefore, we will work more closely with the ministries involved.

“I will look into this issue and review any form of problems related to Jakim’s halal certification. If there are any weaknesses, we will improve them,” he told reporters at the Dewan Negara today.

Earlier, the media reported that a local meat cartel had been smuggling frozen meat from abroad before repackaging it using the halal logo and selling it throughout Malaysia.

Meanwhile, Zulkifli said his department would continue to collaborate with all relevant parties to ensure the community gets imported meat products that are 100% halal.

Meanwhile, he also praised processed food producer Ramly Food Processing Sdn Bhd’s swift action in assuring the community that they did not engage any middlemen in the import of meat and raw materials.

“Kudos to Ramly Burger, because such a statement will remove the doubts and worries of the people who buy the company’s products.

“Any butcher is also encouraged to publish similar statements to ensure that every citizen, especially Muslims, get halal and clean food supplies,” he said.