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Some Malaysians are disappointed with Prime minister, Anwar Ibrahim, whom they think is treading a dangerous path by empowering the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim). On 11 June, Anwar announced … Continue Reading →
Are we finally seeing the true Anwar, or the populist Anwar who like most other politicians will say and do things to increase his vote share especially as we have … Continue Reading →
By Murray Hunter Islamic authorities still turn blind eye to Halal integrity Corrupt and irregular practices in Southeast Asia’s international halal certification process, which certifies food as killed under appropriate … Continue Reading →
By Murray Hunter How the state has destroyed Malay dignity When I was back in Setapak Garden during the Asian financial crisis, my bedroom window looked out onto a street … Continue Reading →
By Murray Hunter Several months ago, Hunter made many serious allegations about corruption in the halal meat business, but ministers and Jakim officials denied wrongdoing. In November 2020, the NST … Continue Reading →
JAKIM has really slipped up this time. In their hurry to cover their incompetence, corruption and stupidity, JAKIM forgot to ban our New Year celebrations. Every year, on the first … Continue Reading →
When JAKIM said that cakes should not be iced with the words “Merry Christmas” , I donned my apron and chef’s hat and baked my bûche de Noël to show … Continue Reading →
If one man’s rubbish is another’s treasure, then in racially charged Malaysia, one person’s comment is often an insult. Recently, JAKIM said that it would monitor social media for insults … Continue Reading →
By Murray Hunter A top official of the department that ensures food consumed by Singapore’s Muslims complies with Islamic teachings has allegedly used his position to engineer the accreditation or … Continue Reading →
Editor’s note: Murray Hunter’s probe into the halal crisis at JAKIM had two different reactions. First. Furious Malaysian government officials, including JAKIM’s Director-General, Mohamed Nordin Ibrahim, said that the allegations were … Continue Reading →