00:00UMNO Youth Chief Dr. Akmal Salli has disagreed with a purported ban on Christmas decorations at halal-certified eateries and hotels,
00:09saying it has no bearing whatsoever on the halal status of the food sold.
00:14The Merlimau Assemblyman also called on the Melaka Islamic Religious Affairs Department to review the said circular.
00:21He said as long as the food and drinks do not come from haram sources, the food remains halal.
00:27Akmal said he had also discussed the matter with several muftis who agreed with him that the halal status of food and drinks is dependent only on their origins and preparation.
00:38His comments come in the wake of Ayakuro Assemblyman Kirk Chee Yee asking the Melaka government to confirm the veracity of the circular allegedly issued by Jaim.
00:48The DAP man said if it is true, the directive would be a backward move for Melaka and must be corrected by the state government.
00:57Narutha Raja, FMT.
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