Halal or not? Jakim debunks viral myths

The Islamic Development Department (Jakim) has published a collection of messages clarifying the halal status of food items, in a bid to debunk messages which continue to circulate among Malaysian Muslims.

This includes claims that pork was sold as halal meat at a popular wholesale supermarket chain and that popular food products like canned sardines or even toothbrushes are made using pig products.

"In an effort to make it easier for consumers, we have compiled into this Facebook album, our replies to viral messages on halal items which have been circulating on social media in the past years...