The claim that Malaysia will immediately recognise halal certifications issued by the United States' halal certification bodies is baseless and does not reflect the actual terms agreed upon during recent trade discussions.<br /><br />Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said while both countries have agreed to facilitate the import of meat and poultry products from the United States, such imports must still comply with halal standards set by the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim).<br /><br />Read more at https://tinyurl.com/mpdnh7c6 <br /><br />WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news<br />SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar<br />LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline
